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Following is a detailed explanation of the Sufi concepts based
solely upon quotation from the books of the Deobandis.
Exaggeration and Innovation of the Sufis in Worship
(1) Taking the Dhikr from other than Allah’s
Messenger
It has been mentioned in Irshaadul-Mulook: “Among the
conditions for Dhikr is to acquire the Dhikr from a Shaikh of Dhikr
just as the Sahabah took their Dhikr from Rasoolullah.” 367
This condition in Irshaadul-Mulook gives the Sufis their allowance
to prescribe innovative forms of Dhikr to their Mureeds (disciples).
Comparing the Sufi Shaikhs to the Messenger of Allah is a clear
error, because the Sahabah refered to the Messenger of Allah
for guidance since he was the sole recipient of revelation from
Allah. But the Sufi Shaikhs do not receive any revelation from
Allah that their disciples must take Dhikr from them. This
comparison is therefore false because comparison is only done in
similar matters.
Allah says: “O you who believe! Obey Allah and obey the
Messenger and make not vain your deeds.” 368 Hence, any matter
of the religion that does not have its origin from the Sunnah can
never be beneficial or a source of guidance. This is why the Sufi
Dhikr is a source of hardship, torture, anxiety and insanity – as we
shall see with ample proofs in this chapter, Insha’Allah.
(2) The Manner of the Sufi Dhikr
From Irshaadul-Mulook, “The Dhakir (one involved in Dhikr)
should maintain his body, clothes, and place clean. He should
acquire perfect purity by wudhu and ghusl and then sit in the
Tashahhud position facing Kiblah, keeping both his hands on his
367 Irshaadul-Mulook (Eng. Trans.) p.93.
368 Soorah Muhammad (47): 33.
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