Spirituality

Upon initiating into the tariqah by way of performing bai’ah, the individual repents from all sins committed in the past, thus washing away any impurity. Bai’ah is an established tradition performed to gain steadfastness in this repentance and a means of connecting one’s heart to the chain of the pious, gaining consistency in the tenets of Islam. It commences with a firm intention and utterance of the words of bai’ah and serves as an oath of allegiance made by a seeker of marifah, connecting them to the spiritual path. By performing bai’ah at the hands of a reputable scholar and guide, one takes the first step towards spiritual closeness to Almighty Allah, opening the doors of spirituality. This practice emulates the noble companions who gave bai’ah and their allegiance to Sayyiduna RasulAllah ﷺ.

After performing bai’ah, it is vital to adhere to all necessary aspects of deen and abstain from sins to progress towards the marifah of Almighty Allah and the mahabbah of Sayyiduna RasulAllah ﷺ. If any prayers, Ramadan fasts, or zakat have been missed, they should be atoned for through qadha umri, fasting, and giving in the path of Almighty Allah what is owed.