Author
al-Ḫādimî, Abū Sa‘īd Muḥammad ibn aš-Šayḫ al-Muṣṭafā
Type
Book
Language
Arabic
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Phaidra - Univerzitet u Beogradu
Record ID
o-1587
Date
2012-03-30T12:16:05.025Z
Sample Text
The Naqshbandi order is over 1,300 years old, and is active today. It is the only Sufi order that claims to trace its direct spiritual lineage/chain (silsilah) to the Islamic prophet Muhammad, through Abu Bakr, the first caliphand Muhammad's companion. This lineage also indirectly connects to Ali,Muhammad's cousin, son-in-law and the Fourth Caliph, via Jafar as-Sadiq. In contrast, most other Sufi orders (turuq) trace their lineage through Ali. It is considered that the transmission of spiritual lineage or silsilah, isdirectly from one Sheikh to another, at or after the time of death or burial. It is not tied to a country, family or political appointment, but is adirect heart to heart transmission. It is also considered that the appointed Sheikh will be in some communication with past Sheikhs. At any one time, there will of course be many other Sheikhs, who will all naturally owe their bay'ah "spiritual allegiance" to the current master of the silsilah.
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