Question
I have a query. On the inside cover of the book, Mashaaikh -e-Chisht the classes of Auliya are described, such as Ghauth, Aqtaab, Abdal, Nuqaba, Nujaba etc. 1) Are these Auliya in existence today? 2) The areas (Egypt / Shaam / Maghrib), Names (Ali / Hasan / Husain), Quantity (300 / 70 / 40 / 4 etc.) have also been stated. Is this Accurate? 3) Can these Auliya be recognized? Are there any signs? Is it possible to search for them to take benefit from them? 4) What is meant by 'Spiritual Kingdom'? And tasks which Allah Ta'ala imposes on them regarding the running of the universe? 5) Based on the descriptions and locations, does it mean that it is not possible to have an Abdaal in South Africa? Or any other class for that matter
Answer
1) The classes of Auliya referred to will remain until Qiyaamah. Their identities are concealed.
2) Yes, the information is correct.
3) No, they cannot be recognized. Only a select few among their own classes recognize them. In fact, the members of one class may not recognize even the members of other classes.
4) Allah Ta'ala imposes on them such tasks which may be in conflict with the Shariah as we know. For example, they cause wars, ship-wrecks, plane crashes, killings, influence governments, courts, and numerous acts which we do not understand. These are among the mysteries of Allah Ta'ala. They act under direct command of Allah Ta'ala. In Surah Kahaf some of their activities are mentioned.
5) The countries mentioned are their headquarters. They wander around the world. They have the power of traversing continents in minutes.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 27 No 07
- PDF page
- 4
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