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Murāqabah (Arabic: مراقبة, lit.: "to observe") is an Islamic methodology of achieving a transcendent union with God. [1] It is a tradition commonly found in ṭarīqa s ( Sufi orders). It is said to have been the practice of Muhammad during his stay in the Cave of Hira before he met Jibreel .
Historians have given different descriptions about the incident of killing Marhab. According to Sahih Muslim, Ali went to meet Marhab in a single combat.Marhab advanced brandishing his sword and chanting: "Khaybar knows certainly that I am Marhab, a fully armed and well-tried valorous warrior (hero) when war comes spreading its flames".
Riaz Ahmed Gohar Shahi (Urdu: ریاض احمد گوھر شاہی) (born 25 November 1941) was a spiritual leader and founder of the spiritual groups RAGS International (now known as Messiah Foundation International) [1] [2] [3] and Anjuman Serfaroshan-e-Islam.
The title is often translated into English as "saint". In Sufism, a Pir's role is to guide and instruct his disciples on the Sufi path. This is often done by general lessons (called Suhbas) and individual guidance. Other words that refer to a Pir include Murshid (Arabic: مرشد, lit. 'guide, mentor') and Sarkar (Persian: سرکار, lit.
According to the founder of the Qadiriyya Sufi order, Abdul Qadir Gilani irfan is the acknowledgement of God's unity. This acceptance is achieved by studying under Islamic scholars who give insight on the internal meanings of Islamic rituals, such as the salah.
Silsila (Arabic: سِلْسِلَة) is an Arabic word meaning chain, link, connection often used in various senses of lineage. In particular, it may be translated as "spiritual genealogy" where one Sufi Master transfers his khilafat to his khalîfa, or spiritual descendant. [citation needed] In Urdu, silsila means saga. [1]
The Islamic legality of majzoob's position is stated in the Quran in several verses: . Verse 58 of Surah Maryam shows that seeking refuge (Arabic: اجْتِبَاءٌ) and guidance is one of the favors (ni'ma [Wikidata]) of God Almighty over some of His chosen and selected servants, and among them are those who are attracted (majazeeb): [22]
Urdu Daira Maarif Islamiya or Urdu Encyclopaedia of Islam (Urdu: اردو دائرہ معارف اسلامیہ) is the largest Islamic encyclopedia published in Urdu by University of the Punjab. Originally it is a translated, expanded and revised version of Encyclopedia of Islam. Its composition began in the 1950s at University of the Punjab.