Caskets of Pearls Vol. 1 - Casket of Pearls 34
Casket of Pearls 34
Tags: Journey, Light of believing men and women, Jinn
Q331 It is mentioned in verse (66:8): "O our Lord! Perfect for us our light." At which stage is this prayer made to God? What makes the light of recognition perfect? Is this light individual or collective?
A331
- Mu'mins (men and women) make this prayer in the sacred Sanctuary.
- The perfection of light is through [attaining] the secrets of recognition.
- This light is both collective and individual, because the personal world is both one and many, and all the events of resurrection take place within the personal world.
Q332 When a salik becomes an `arif and attains the sacred didar of God, may He be exalted, does his journey of knowledge and recognition come to an end, because the ultimate destination is God?
A332
- The journey that is towards God comes to an end, but the journey that is in God and in which the real life of the `arif lies, never comes to an end.
- God is certainly the ultimate destination, but how can this be limited? Here, in fact, countless universes are created every moment.
Q333 Countless bounties and favours of God are mentioned in the entire surah of Rahman. The same surah tells us that He has simultaneously blessed both jinn and humankind with His countless, great and sublime favours. Thus, the question arises, is there any link or unity between jinn and humankind?
A333
- According to the purport of verse (57:13), there is a wall between the zahir (outward) and the batin (inward) and there is a door in it. When we enter the batin through this door, there is an abundance of mercy, knowledge, light and delight, but when we come out to the zahir, there is intellectual torment due to countless confusions.
- There is not only a link but also a unity between men and jinns. That is, you are a human being and you have heard about a subtle creature (jinn = pari). Be certain that the subtle creature or jinn is related to you and it should not surprise you if, one day, you yourself transform into a subtle creature.
By the infinite grace of the Holy Lord, the first part of "Caskets of Pearls", consisting of 333 questions is complete today. The army of knowledge of the holy Mawla and the entire blessed jama`at are requested to pray for the progress of every kind of knowledge. Simultaneously, it is the most imperative advice for every dear student to equip himself or herself with the arms of knowledge and wisdom.
I always remember all my `azizan with heart and soul. For me, this is among the favours of Almighty God, because religious love and friendship is a sweet fruit of paradise. To have mutual respect and love is an attribute of humanity and the special property of the children of Adam (May peace be through him). Al-hamdu li'llah! All of us recognise God, due to which we have extraordinary hopes related to this world and the hereafter. God willing, the luminous prayer of Mawla will miraculously work for the jama`at everywhere.
How can I forget the extremely great miracles of the light of Imamat! According to the law of spirituality and resurrection, I was alone while I was not alone, all were with me, particularly all my `azizan, who today are diligently serving the cause of knowledge with me. It is not surprising if the services of our companions for knowledge may prove to be useful for the entire world of Islam and the world of humanity, because the secrets of the Qur'an show that all people have to be taken to paradise willingly or unwillingly. This is the meaning of the true Guide being Imamu'n-nas or the Imam of all human beings.
N.N. (Hubb-i `Ali) Hunzai,
Karachi,
Wednesday, 2 Shawwal, 1419/20th January, 1999.
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