Energy Points of Lataif e A'lme Amr (Metaphysical World) Part-II

A Story by Masnavi Shareef: 

In Masnavi Sharif, Maulana Rumi recounts the story of Hazrat Noah and his nation, who had a strong bond with Allah and believed in Noah's message. When God informed Noah of the impending storm that would destroy all of creation except those on his boat, he gathered pairs of animals and prepared for the journey. Noah also invited an old mother to join them on the boat and promised to send for her when the time came.

As the storm raged on for days, weeks, and months, the old mother was left wondering if she had been forgotten. When Noah returned to his village after the storm subsided, he found it destroyed and entered a partially intact house and found the old mother unharmed and peacefully chanting Allah.

Noah was amazed at how the old mother had survived without food or water for so long. When he asked her about it, she explained that she had no recollection of the storm or the passage of time as she had fallen asleep during her prayers and only awakened when he arrived.

Maulana Rumi uses this story to illustrate the power of forgetfulness and self-absorption. Despite the destructive storm that wiped out most of creation, the old mother remained focused on her prayers and was untouched by the chaos around her. It serves as a reminder that sometimes we can become so consumed with ourselves that we forget everything else, including God's presence and protection. 

Ab tou aankhon main samaati nahi soorat koi

Ghoar say main nay tujhe kaash na dekha hota

(We need no one else You” O! My Lord,”Because I’ve been engrossed in your memories.) 

Teri pehli nazar ka war tauba

Di lab tak duaen day rha hai

(Your first glance can never be deleted; My heart is still obsessed by your first-sight)  

 

Effect of ZIkr on Heart: 

Zikr, or the remembrance of Allah, has a profound effect on the heart. It is the antidote to heedlessness and desire that plagues our inner selves. Our tendency to neglect our spiritual duties, work, and sleep is a reflection of our inner state. Even when we do sleep, it is often shallow and unsatisfying. 

 

Kitni taskeen wabasta hai saqi tere naam ky sath

Nind kanton pe bhe ajati aram k sath

(O my Lord! I feel solaced and tranquil with your remembrance:I feel pleasure even on the bed of thorns.) 

True sleep is a state where nothing can disturb our rest. However, our preoccupation with worldly affairs often keeps us from experiencing deep, restful sleep. This is a sign of spiritual illness, and excessive sleep can be a symptom of this condition. If our goal is to seek a fulfilling life, we must prioritize our spiritual health over our physical desires.

 

Raati uth uth zari kr dy ty nind akhiyan di dhondy

Fajri ogan haar kahandy ty sb thin niven honday

(The true friends of Allah Almighty are habituated of moaning over their sins before their Lord during night-hours. They purify their hearts with water of tears but during day-light they are quiet, and humble .)

 

Shab e gham ki sakhtiyan koi is sy ja ky pochy

Teri raah takty takty jisy subah ho gie

(Night hours are very crucial for seers because they lead the whole night in prostration knowing before Allah only to win the pleasure of their Lord). 

Shab e gham ko ham jany ya Khuda jany

Bilakashon peh jo guzri teri bala jaany

(The lamentation in dark night’s seclusion can only be realised by Allah Almighty, time-servers can never perenne it) 

A parent with a sick child does not prioritize sleep, as the pain of their child's illness consumes their attention. Similarly, the pain of our spiritual neglect should awaken us to the need for remembrance of Allah.

Lagi waliyan nu neend na aave

Tay teri kinven akh lag gie

(The sincere seekers of their  beloved Lord never spend their nights aloof). 

 

Ask Allama Iqbal:

Mataa be baha hai dard o soz e arzo mandi

Maqam e bandgi day kar na lon shan e khudawandi

(It's really a great treasure if any-fellow is granted this condition of real prostration and supplication before Allah Almighty.) 

 

Mirza Ghalib said:

Dil main dard ho tu dawa kijyo

Jab dil hi dard ho tu kiya kijyo

(If there is painful heart in our body, it need ailment and recovery; But if one is over head and ears from(from to toe) in restlessness condition, no single remedy can be sufficient, of course) 

 

Zikr has a transformative effect on the heart, allowing us to detach from our worldly desires and focus on our spiritual well-being. By engaging in regular zikr, we can cultivate a state of consciousness that enables us to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Dardan di mai saij bichai ty dardan har bnaye

Yaar faridan dard salamat jinan dardan yaar milaye

(I have been settled willingly on the bed of thorns; But this was, no doubt, I have succeeded in achieving the pleasure of my “Sweet-Heart.”) 

Word Mercy and Pain:

What is the meaning of the word mercy? The word "mercy" has a profound meaning, as it is closely related to the concept of pain. One who carries the pain of the entire universe in his  heart is known as "Rahmat lal al-Alamin," or the mercy to all worlds and mankind. Similarly, those who feel the pain of serving their religion are honored and accepted by Allah.

 

Apny liye to sab hi jeete hain is jahan mein

Hai zindagi ka maqsad ouron ke kam aana

(Every fellow-being leads his personal life for his own self; But the real purpose of life is to serve humanity for Allah's sake.)

Treatment of Illicit Desire: 

The treatment of illicit desire is an unallowable act. The second spiritual disease of the heart is desire. There is not enough discussion on this topic. It is a basic human need, but it can also lead to destruction and ruin. If we go beyond the limits prescribed by religious law (Sharia), we will face negative consequences. 

Hazrat Muhammad PBUH said, 

"Whoever guarantees me the (correct use) of that which is between his two jaws (i.e. tongue) and that which is between his legs (i.e. private parts), I guarantee him Paradise." 

The only solution for this is to:

1. Fast frequently, as mentioned in the Holy Hadith, "The speciality of my Ummah is fasting."

2. Recite abundant blessings (salutations) upon the Prophet (peace be upon him).

3. Get married.

4. Stay away from things that produce desire. 

The remedy for this is not for a person to jump into fire and say that he will save himself from desire by burning himself, this does not happen. This illegitimate desire is such a curse that it destroys a person. This is a very delicate issue and its clarification is very important. This does not mean that a person cannot do good deeds through marriage. It is not possible for desire to never come, and for a person's life to end; therefore, it is necessary to engage in it. This is the position of Allah's devotee. My honorable teacher said that nothing prepares me for something more than the effect of remembrance (zikr). In short, the signs of annihilation of the heart are the end of negligence, and the end of permissible desire. This is the annihilation of the heart that the Sufis adopted and demonstrated by acting upon it. A thousand cruel nafs (self) have died, but they could not kill the poor ones. O disbeliever, you cannot steal what is within. 

 

So hazar chaly katay zaalim nafs naiyon mardaa

Baajh faqiran kisy nai mariya, aye kafir chor andar da

(Countless practices were exercised to check the urge of evil-desires by myself; But this lust for sinful deeds has only been harnessed by saints and seers.)

 

Getting Directions:

Allah says in the Quran:

“I lead many astray through this Qur'an and guide many through this Qur'an.” 

Advice is of no use to the person whose heart is not right. But for the one whose heart is right, advice can be very beneficial. 

When it rains, it brings freshness, coolness, happiness, and opens up fruits and flowers. Vegetables grow green and pollution disappears. Everything becomes lively in the fields and gardens, and people and animals become joyous. However, when the rain falls on a rocky mountain, it becomes more bare and visible. There is no greenery or fruit in the rocky soil, only stones. It is not the fault of the rain, but rather the rocky soil is not capable of producing anything. 

 

The Impact of Rain on Dirt:

Have you ever wondered what happens when rain falls upon a mound of dirt and debris? The hidden impurities within that mound become exposed and visible, giving rise to an array of insects and a multitude of foul odors. If one were to blame the rain for causing harm and ruining the food, it would be a foolish and ignorant notion. Instead, we should strive for a healthy heart and an active mind to avoid such misconceptions.

 

Allama Iqbal also describes the glory of a believer and says:

Narm dam e guftagu, garm dam e justjo

Rizm ho ya bazm ho, paak dil o paakbaz

(A true friend of Allah is always active and alert in performing his tasks but he is quiet, cool and calm while making statements.) 

 

Har lehza e momin ki nai shaan,  nai aan

Guftaar main, kirdar mai, Allah ki burhan

(A true believer is at every moment in status and better condition; As he is quite purified and dignified out of Allah’s Blessings & Mercy.)

 

Qahari   o   Gafari   o   Qudosi   o   Jabroot

Yeh chaar anaasir hon tu bnta hai musilman

(Very vigilant in counters-action, forgiving-natured,sanctified and stern; These are four traits of a real muslim.)

Yeh raaz kisi ko nahi maloom keh momin

Qari nazar aata hai, haqiqat main hai Quran

(This secret is never known to anyone as a faithful; Looks reciter but actually he is embodiment and incarnation of Quranic-demands).

 

Chahte sb hain keh hon ouj e suriya pe muqim

Pelay waisa koi paida tu kare qalb e Saleem

(Everyone craves to be loftified upto highest peaks and summit of success; But it primarily demands a complete sanctified purged heart.)

Rather, Allama Iqbal advised;

Dil bedaar paida kr keh dil khwabdeeda hai jab tak

Na teri zarab hai kaari na meri zarab hai kaari

(You need to possess a real watchful heart because a drowsified heart; Can never be properly modified by any exercise of rosary.) 

Heart and Quran:

The Quran mentions the heart and also tells us that the advice in the Quran has an effect on those with pure hearts. However, those whose hearts are not clean and whose hearts are barren do not have any effect. 

 

"Then your hearts became hard after that, so they are like stones, but harder than them." Al-Baqarah:74 

 

While for the believers, Allah said:

 

"And remember (Allah), verily, the remembrance (of Allah) benefits the believers."