Tariqa is a Path

What is holding you back?

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 Tariqa is not a station nor an
achievement. Neither is it a
position or an accolade. Tariqa is
a journey, which is why it is
called "Tariqa" (meaning - path).
Many of us have come upon this
path, but we are not moving. We
are just dormant and today we
will talk about the greatest
reasons why.
 1. Not having a Shaykh
Know and may Allah bless you
that this journey is not one you
can thread alone. No one can
attain gnosis without the help of
a gnostic. You need to seek out a
Shaykh who is knowledgeable,
experienced, complete in
overt/covert knowledge and
righteous.
2. Not Submitting to Your Shaykh
Some of us have a Shaykh, but
we tend to look down upon them
by either belittling their orders,
arguing with them or even
doubting them. This will
eventually become a stumbling
block in your journey. As far as
the Shaykh meets the criteria,
you are required to submit to
him.
3. Looking Down on Other Saints
This is very rampant and it
opposes the former. As many
people tend to increasingly trust
their Shaykh, they become
prejudicing to other saints. You
are mandated to respect
everyone. Muslims and non
Muslims alike, how much another
person's Shaykh?
 4. Having a Fake Shaykh
Some of us have mistaken magic
for miracles and eloquence for
knowledge. Just because he
makes a needle come out of his
nose doesn't make him a Saint.
Just because he talks fast and
confidently doesn't necessarily
mean he is knowledgeable. The
most knowledgeable ones are
often the most quiet/reserved
ones. Beware.
 5. Spoiling our own Deeds

Many of us do great works but

we tend to spoil it by engaging in
actions such as boasting and
pride. Many of us spoil our works
by intending for it other than
should be intended. Many of us
spoil our works by not doing it
correctly. Take time to watch
yourself.