Wednesday 6 July 2011

Meditations of 7 Points and Major Centers

Our Knowledge of Divine Wisdoms are transmitted from Khawaja Moinudeen Chistyi [Rahmatullahi Alaihi] who is also the Chief Representative of the Sultanul Awliya - Shaykh Muhyuddin Abdul Qadir Al jailani [ QSA]. The Imam of all the Wali from the beginning of the time to the end of the time.

Shaykh Sultan ul-Hind Khwaja Ghareeb Nawaz Khwaja Moin ud-Deen Chisti (rahmatullahi alaihi) who is also our Shaykh in teh chain of all our syhukuhs in Chistyiha linage said that in the human body there are ten latifas (subtle spiritual places) which are mentioned below:
  1. Qalb  - The Non Physical Heart
  2. Ruh   - The Soul
  3. Sirr    - The Secret Self
  4. Khafi -  The Hidden Self
  5. Akhfa - The Higher Hidden Self
  6. Nafs  -  The Inner Self
  7. Abb   -  The Element of Water in Man
  8. Atash - The Element of Fire in  Man
  9. Khakh - The Element of Earth in Man
  10. Badh   - The  Element of Air in Man
The details of the latifas are given below:
  1. Qalb (heart) – The Meditation [muraqaba] of tawba (meditation of repentance). This is located one inch below the left breast. The light of its colour is yellow. One may meet father of humanity Hazrat Adam, peace be upon him, in this muraqba (meditation).
  2. Ruh (spirit) – The Meditation  [Muraqaba] of inabat (meditation of returning towards Allah). It is located an inch below the right breast. The colour of its light is red. One may meet Hazrat Ibrahim and Hazrat Nuh, peace be upon them, during this meditation.
  3. Sirr - The Meditation [Muraqaba] of maqam Zuhd (meditation of ascetism, worldlessness). This is located in the centre of the chest. The colour of its light is white. During this meditation one may encounter Hazrat Musa, peace be upon him.
  4. Khafi – muraqaba of Maqam warr’a (meditation of piety). This is located on the forehead. The colour of its light is black. One may meet Hazrat Essa (Jesus) peace be upon him during this meditation.
  5. Akhfa – muraqaba of maqam-e-shukur (meditation of gratefulness). This is located on top of the head (skull). The colour of its light is green. One may encounter the noble Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, during this meditation.
  6. Nafs – muraqaba of tawwakul (meditation of reliance on Allah). This is located on the bellybutton. The colour of its light is similar to a glowing star.  One may meet father of humanity Hazrat Adam, peace be upon him, in this muraqaba (meditation).
  7. Abb (water) – muraqaba of muqam qana’at (meditation of contentment). This is situated on the same place as latifa sirr. One may met Hazrat Musa, peace be upon him, and Hazrat Omar, may Allah be pleased with him, during this meditation. 
  8. Atesh (fire) – muraqaba of maqam taslim (meditation of surrender to Allah). This is located on the same place as the latifa khafi.  One may met Hazrat Omar, may Allah be pleased with him, and Hazat Ibrahim, peace be upon him, during this meditation. 
  9. Khakh (earth) – muraqaba of rida (meditation of satisfaction, pleasure of Allah). This is located on the same place as latifa akhfa. One may met Hazrat Idrees, peace be upon him, during this meditation. 
  10. Badh (air) – muraqaba of maqam sabr (meditiaion of patience). This is located on he same place as the latifa ruh. One may met Hazrat Ayyub, peace be upon him, during this meditation. 
It is important the course of meditation is learnt through a practical teacher to get yoruself a connection to the Heart and soul through practical classes and sessions.
Meditation Sessions are on Saturday after Asar Prayer .
Testimonies are available from the participants of the meditation sessions who have had visions of the Prophets at different levels mentioned above. You have to try for yourself and let your own experience speak for yourself.

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