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The Majzoob
Sometimes the insanity caused by the Sufi’s physical and mental
abuse is permanent. People in this state can be seen throughout
the Indian Subcontinent, especially near the tombs of the Sufis.
They are referred to as, “Majzoobs”. The Sufis glorify the insanity
of the Majzoobs claiming that their state is not something that is
acquired but something bestowed.
“Majzoobs are such persons whose hearts are illuminated with
anwar even before they engage in Dhikr. They do not first engage
in Dhikr and Shagl. From the very inception, Allah illumines their
hearts and guides them. After being illumined, they engage in
Dhikr. Dhikr is not an onerous task for them. It is their state just as
breathing is.” 392
In the words of Ikhmaalush-Shiyaam, “Allah has appointed a group
among His servants for His obedience. He chose another group
for His love… One group has been appointed by Allah for His
worship. They engage in outward (Dhahiri) acts of Ibaadah such as
Nafl, Wazeefah, Sadaqah, Hajj and service to mankind. They are
occupied night and day in these acts of worship. Their purpose
for executing acts of Ibaadah is admission to Jannah and salvation
from Jahannum. The second group has been selected by Allah for
His love and proximity. While their external acts of Ibaadah are
less than the Ibaadah of the first group, their actual deeds are with
their hearts. At all times, they are concerned with Allah. His
remembrance permeates their hearts. There is nothing else
besides Allah in their hearts. They are not concerned with Jannah
(Paradise) and Jahannum (Hell-Fire)” 393
The Sharee’ah does not apply to Majzoobs:
The Deobandi translator of Ikhmaalush Shiyaam comments: “In the
state of Jazb, the intellect is overwhelmed by Divine love, hence
the Majzoob is not liable for the execution of the Sharee’ah
392 Ikhmaalush-Shiyaam (Eng. Trans.) p.187.
393 Ikhmaalush-Shiyaam (Eng. Trans.) p.183.
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