Saifia Teachings

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Ba Faizan-e-nazar
Mahboob-e-Subhan, Mujaddid-e-Duran, Qayum-e-Zaman
Imam-e-Khurasan
Hazrat Akhondzadah Peer Saif-ur-Rahman
(Peer-e-Archi Mubarak Sahib)
Astana-e-Alia Naqshbandia, Chishtia, Qadria, Soharwardia,
Saifia,
Faqeerabad Sharif,
Lahore
Intisab
Hazrat Peer-e-Tariqat, Rehbar-e-Shariat
Sahibzada Muhammad Saeed Haidri Sahib Mubarak
Sajjada Nasheen Astana Alia Faqeerabad Sharif, Lahore
Hazrat Peer Shaykh ul Hadith wa Tafseer
Sahibzada Muhammad Hameed Jan Sahib Mubarak
Zaib-e-Astana Alia Faqeerabad Sharif, Lahore
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Preface
All praise be to Allah , the Lord of the worlds. Salutation and
Peace on the best of creation, the sublime in character, our
Master Muhammad , the seal of the Messengers and Prophets,
and upon his pure and chaste family, and his Companions, the
stars of guidance and emulation.
The reality of Islam is the complete submission to the command
of Allah . The commandments of Islam apply to both the
outward and inward state of the Muslim. One of the central and
most important aspects of Islam is the Sufi teaching also known
as Tasawwuf. As Islamic jurisprudence, known as Fiqh, teaches
the Muslim how the outward worship, such as Salah and Sawm
should be performed, in like manner, Tasawwuf also teaches the
Muslim how to internalise the worship through states of the self
or Nafs. In short, the main purpose of Tasawwuf is the
purification of ones intentions and the humility in ones conduct
with The Creator and His creation. It is important to create a
balance between Fiqh and Tasawwuf in ones life, as one cannot
exist without the other.
Imam Malik ibn Anas
(93 AH 179 AH) famously said of
Tasawwuf:
"Whoever studies tasawwuf without fiqh will be corrupted and
whoever studies fiqh without tasawwuf will transgress and
whoever studies fiqh and tasawwuf will reach reality (the Truth)."
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There is no Tasawwuf without Fiqh, as there is no other way to

understand the commandments of Allah relating to worship.
Fiqh is deficient without Tasawwuf, as worship without
sincerity has no meaning.
As we are commanded to pray our five daily prayers and fast
the blessed month of Ramadan, so we should also strive to
become sincere in our worship, strive to suppress and control
the desires of the body and realise that our salvation rests with
the true understanding of Islam.
Imam Malik
said about himself that he knew many hadith
and had a great deal of knowledge that he never spoke about,

nor did he mention it. This was the inner knowledge, or inner
reality, that is termed ilm ul-baatin (the knowledge of the
heart).
This is beautifully elucidated in the following hadith:
Harith ibn Malik al-Ansari passed by the Prophet who asked
him, How are you this morning, O Harith? and he replied,
This morning I am a true believer in Allah. The Prophet said:
Take care of what you say, for everything has a proof to it, so
what is the proof of your belief? He said: I have turned myself
away from this world by keeping awake at night and staying
thirsty by day; and I can almost see the Throne of my Lord in full
view before me, and I can see the people of the Garden visiting
each other, and the people of the Fire wailing to each other. The
Prophet said, O Harith! You have realized (the truth),
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therefore cling to it. Some versions add, (This is) a believer

whose heart Allah has illumined.
This book outlines the teachings of the Naqshbandi Mujaddidi

Saifi Silsila (spiritual path), and serves as a guide for students of
this discipline. Within it are the daily practices of all four
spiritual paths (Naqshbandi, Chishti, Qadri and Soharwardi), as
transmitted and taught by the eminent teacher and scholar,
Hazrat Imam-e-Khurasani Akhondzadah Saif-ur-Rahman Peere-Archi Mubarak Sahib
. In particular the teaching of the
Naqshbandi Mujaddidi Saifi path, that is dependant on the

focus (Tawajju) of a Murshid-e Kamil (accomplished master).
Only Allah is the Granter of success. Any mistakes and
shortcomings in compiling this work are mine, and the praise
for its merits belongs to Allah alone. May Allah shower
His mercy on all who read this book, and increase in us the love
for Him and His Beloved, Hazrat Sarwar-e-Konain Syeduna
Muhammad . Ameen.
Faisal Dean Raza Saifi

Dhul Hijjah 1434 A.H.
Tabarani in his Mujam al-Kabir (3:266 #3367), Qudai
(Musnad Shihab, 2:127 #1028), Abu Nuaym (Hilya, 1:242),

Bazzar (Zawaid, 1:26 #32), Ibn Abi Shayba in his Musannaf
(7:226-27) and his Kitab al- Iman (#114-115)
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Acknowledgement
We have been taught by the Beloved of Allah , Hazrat
Sarwar-e-Konain Syeduna Muhammad that One who does
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not thank people does not give thanks to Allah, either .

Therefore, I would like to thank Allah by extending sincere
gratitude to all who have played a pivotal role in the
compilation of this work. Most importantly, my beloved
Murshid-e-Kamil,
the
honourable
Professor
Peer
Syed
Muhammad Ali Raza Bukhari Al-Saifi Sahib, who has dedicated

his life to teaching and transmitting sacred knowledge and
thereby fulfilling an immense trust. It is with mercy and great
favour from Allah that I have been able to sit at their feet to
learn this branch of Islam and illuminate my heart in their
sohbat (company).
Professor Peer Syed Muhammad Ali Raza Bukhari Al-Saifi
Sahib was born into a very pious and noble family in Basahan
Sharif, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Peer sahib is from the
Ahlulbayt (the descendants of our Beloved Prophet Muhammad
). His honourable father Hazrat Peer Syed Abul Hassan
Muhammad Saeed Shah Bukhari Sahib is a Kamil Wali whose
lineage descends through Hazrat Imam Hussain . His
honourable late mother was also a Kamal Waliya, whose lineage
goes back to Hazrat Imam Hassan , through Hazrat Ghausee-Azam Shaykh Syed Abdul Qadir Gilani
. This gives Peer
Muhammad Ali Raza Bukhari Sahib the Honour of being a

Hassani and Hussaini Syed.
Tirmidhi, Birr 35, 1955; Abu Dawud, Adab 12 4811
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Peer Sahib has reached great heights in Tasawwuf under the

guidance and teaching of Hazrat Baba Naseemullah Al-Saifi
Sahib, and His eminence, the late Hazrat Imam-e-Khurasani
Akhondzadah Peer Saif-ur-Rahman (Peer-e-Archi Mubarak
Sahib). Peer-e-Archi Mubarak Sahib was the Mujaddid (reviver
of the Sunnah) of his time, and from whom the silsila takes its
name today. Peer Sahibs teachers were unanimous in giving
him great respect, love and consideration despite his youth. As
an expression of extreme affection and high regard, Peer-eArchi Mubarak Sahib attributed many titles to Peer Sahib.
Amongst some of those endearments are Shah-e-Shahan (King
of Kings), Ashiq ast Mashooq ast (You are my Lover and
Beloved) and Jazbatun Min Jazbatirrahman (A Spark from
Divine Spark). Peer-e-Archi Mubarak Sahib was certain that
Peer Sahib would reach great spiritual heights and through
whom Allah would transmit Faiz (Divine Emanation) all
over the world. Today Peer Sahib can be considered as a shining
example of excellent character and conduct, which is reflected
in his mission to promote the teachings of the Holy Quran and
Sunnah.
I am indebted to Shaykh ul Quran, Mufti Peer Abid Hussain
Saifi Sahib, whose work Mamulaat-e-Saifia has been used as a
reference for certain sections of this book.
I dedicate this work to my parents and my teachers, through
whom I came to know what was right from wrong. May Allah
bless them, and shower His mercy on them all, and all those
souls that have passed from this world in the state of Iman.
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Introduction
A child comes into this world with inherent qualities and a
natural disposition which is inclined towards right action and
with the understanding that Allah is The Creator, and the
only one worthy of worship. This is referred to in the Arabic
language as the state of Fitra. As the child grows up, if this
natural disposition is encouraged to express itself, the child will
naturally submits to the will of Allah and accept Islam, both
as a belief structure and as an outward way of life. However, the
inverse is equally likely if the child is subjected to the dictates of
corrupt thought and practice. It is reported by Abu Huraira
that Allah's Messenger said:
No baby is born but upon Fitra (as a Muslim). It is his parents
who make him a Jew or a Christian or a Polytheist.
So by definition, one who submits willingly to the Deen of Allah

and therefore accepts the Shariah transmitted by Allah's
Sahih Muslim Book 033, Hadith 6426.
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What is the purpose of Tasawwuf according to the passage?

What is the purpose of Tasawwuf according to the passage?

What are the two central aspects of Islam mentioned in the passage?

What are the two central aspects of Islam mentioned in the passage?

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Distributed in Pakistan by:

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Tel: +44 (0) 7879538800

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(93 AH 179 AH) famously said of

There is no Tasawwuf without Fiqh, as there is no other way to

said about himself that he knew many hadith

and had a great deal of knowledge that he never spoke about,

therefore cling to it. Some versions add, (This is) a believer

This book outlines the teachings of the Naqshbandi Mujaddidi

. In particular the teaching of the

Naqshbandi Mujaddidi Saifi path, that is dependant on the

Tabarani in his Mujam al-Kabir (3:266 #3367), Qudai

(Musnad Shihab, 2:127 #1028), Abu Nuaym (Hilya, 1:242),

not thank people does not give thanks to Allah, either .

Muhammad Ali Raza Bukhari Al-Saifi Sahib, who has dedicated

. This gives Peer

Muhammad Ali Raza Bukhari Sahib the Honour of being a

Tirmidhi, Birr 35, 1955; Abu Dawud, Adab 12 4811

Peer Sahib has reached great heights in Tasawwuf under the

So by definition, one who submits willingly to the Deen of Allah

Sahih Muslim Book 033, Hadith 6426.

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