Stations of Yaqeen and the Journey of the Self in Tasawwuf

Based on the book Fahm al-Tasawwuf by Hazrat Shaykh Syed Shabbir Ahmad Kakakhel (db).

Fahm-ut-Tasawwuf (English Translation)
Hazrat Zain-ul-abideen حفظه الله
Khanqah Rehmkaria Imdadia - H# CB 1991/1 Near Masjid Ameer Hamza RA, Street 4, Allah Abad, Westridge 3, Rawalpindi

🔑 Key Lessons in This Session:

Levels of Yaqeen (Certainty):

Ilm al-Yaqeen: Knowledge-based certainty

Ayn al-Yaqeen: Vision-based certainty

Haq al-Yaqeen: Experiential certainty

(Inspired by the steadfast Iman mentioned in the opening verses of Surah al-Baqarah.)

Nafs-e-Bahimi vs. Nafs-e-Insani:

Animalistic instinct vs. conscious intellect-driven human self.

Spiritual Terminologies Introduced:

Mabda-e-Faiz: Origin of spiritual blessings

Tanazzul: The descent of spiritual realities into accessible forms

Ilham vs. Wasawis: Distinction between divine inspiration and satanic whisperings

Spiritual States & Stations:

Haal vs. Maqam: Temporary spiritual emotion vs. permanent spiritual status

Sidq: Absolute truthfulness in speech, action, and internal state

Wajd: Involuntary spiritual ecstasy — clearly distinguished from intentional acts like “dance”

Clarification on Himmah (Spiritual Focus):

The debated concept of a Shaykh's spiritual attention in elevating a disciple — with historical context and warnings against over-reliance.