Core Principles of the Naqshbandi Path – Part 1: Raabta, Breath, Gaze, and Inner Journey
Based on the book Fahm al-Tasawwuf by Hazrat Shaykh Syed Shabbir Ahmad Kakakhel (db).
🔑 Key Concepts in This Session:
🌀 Raabta-e-Sheikh (Spiritual Connection with the Guide)
Understanding the purpose and method of imagining one’s Shaykh in the heart.
Clarification of this inner link as a spiritual exercise, not a belief of physical presence.
Its role in receiving Faiz (spiritual benefit) and staying guided on the path.
🌬 Hosh Dar Dam (Awareness in Every Breath)
A Naqshbandi practice rooted in Pas Anfas — doing Zikr with every breath.
Living with the consciousness that each breath should align with the will of Allah.
Practical relevance of the hadith: “Do not waste a single breath.”
👣 Nazar Bar Qadam (Gaze on the Next Step)
Lowering the gaze as a means of purifying the heart and avoiding spiritual harm.
Spiritually, it means always aiming for the next step in closeness to Allah — never becoming content with what has been achieved.
🏡 Safar Dar Watan (Journey Within One’s Homeland)
The journey from human traits to angelic qualities.
Cleansing of the Nafs from traits like envy, malice, and pride.
A critical distinction between temporary attraction (jadhb) and complete spiritual transformation.
🕊 Khalwat Dar Anjuman (Solitude in a Crowd)
Maintaining an inward state of Zikr and Divine connection even during worldly activities.
Achieving a state where worship continues internally, regardless of external environment.
✨ Why You Should Attend:
This lecture begins the explanation of the 11 Spiritual Principles of the Naqshbandi Order, starting with the foundational practices essential for any serious seeker (Salik). Whether you’re new to Tasawwuf or deep in your journey, these principles will ground your path and elevate your focus.