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THE INNER OUTER DIMENSIONS OF MANKIND

 
What humans are like externally does not need explaining, with regard to the internal features of man Hazrat Ali (RD), had declared:

Translations:

You are your own remedy but you perceive not, your sickness hies within you but you are unaware of it, you think they your body is small thing, when there is a great world which is hidden inside you.

The descriptions of this world are given below.

When sperm enters the womb it is accompanied by ruh-e-jamadi (Spirit that unites) which develops and brings the blood together, that forms the fetus. Ruh-e-Jamamdi is also found in special stones like Aqeeq and Feroza. Just as some special people exhort Allah at all times, there are some special types of Aqeeq and Feroza that exhort Allah at all times. As Allah SWT has declared in Holy Quran:

Translations:

Whatever is in the havens and on the earth, praises and Glorifies Allah SWT for he is exalted in Might the Wise.  (Surah Hasher – 1)

Thereafter, Ruh-e-Nabati (Botanical Spirit enters and generates the growth of the blood. Ruh-e-Nabati also generates the growth of the blood. Ruh-e-Nabati is also found in trees as Allah SWT has declared in Surah Rahman.

Translation:  

The stars and trees do prostrate in adoration.(Surah Rehman-6)

After a period of six months Ruh-e-Haywani (animal spirit) enters the womb, as a result of which the embryo is able to make small movements. When the child is born, a human spirit is placed in the child’s body, which is taken from Alam-e-Arwah, (the realm of spirits), accompanying this human spirit are some invisible “assistant spirits”  also. These assistant spirits are called LATAIF, (plural), (perceptive invisible spiritual bodies). The Lataif (spiritual bodies) are receptive medium through which knowledge wisdom and the lights of Allah SWT are attained, received and contemplated. This is so, as animals too possess fleshy hearts but do not possess the faculties found in humans. Hadith:

Translation:      

The only difference between animal and human is reason and knowledge.

The Latifa-e-Qalb (1) is one of the Lataif (Spiritual Bodies, S.B.). It sits on fleshy heart. It protects the heart and is the recipient of the “lights” of Allah SWT.

The second Latifa-e-Ruh (2) (S.B.) is located on the right side, inside the chest. Latifa-e-Akhfa(5) (S.B.) is in the Center of the chest. Latifa-e-Sirri (3) (S.B.) lies between the Latifa-e-Qalb and Latifa-e-Akhfa. Latifa-e-Khafi (4) (S.B.) lies between Latifa-e-Ruh and Latifa-e-Akhfa. Latifa-e-Anna (6) (S.B.) is located in the head, whilst Latifa-e-Nafs (7) (S.B.) lies at the naval point. These Lataif (S.Bs) exist inside every human being and they dwell at their respective places as mentioned above.

Just as the Ruh (soul can not be seen by the naked eye, the Lataif can not be seen by the naked eye. The Lataif exist and are at their respective locations in the inner spiritual status and individual exhortation (Dhikr) of Allah SWT.  

As is stated in Hadith Qudsi:

Translation:

There is a piece of flesh in human body which is the heart, the heart lies in the Qalb, the Qalb lies in the Ruh, the Ruh lies in the Sirri, Sirri lies in Khafi, Khafi lies in Anna.

 When Latifa-e-Nafs (S.B.) enters the human body brings along with it five vices, which dwell close to all the Lataif. Each Latifa (S.B.) has one vice attached to it as follows:

Latifa-e-Qalb   – Lust

Latifa-e-Ruh    – Anger and Tyranny

Latifa-e-Sirri    – Desire, Want

Latifa-e-Khafi  – Jealousy and Greed

Latifa-e-Akhfa– Pride and Arrogance

These vices exit, their purpose is to influence and finally to take control over these spiritual bodies, and to lead them astray. Among the Lataif, the Latifa-e-Qalb and Latifa-e-Nafs are the most dominant.

 Depending upon which one of these two Lataif is the most dominant, the remaining Lataif then follow, are obedient to its dictates. In other words Might is Right. There is a constant struggle in human body between the Latifa-e-Qalb and Latifa-e-Nafs. Further in order to support and assist the Latifa-e-Nafs( in it’s purpose) there lies between the Latifa-e-Qalb and Latifa-e-Nafs a body known as Khannaas. A reference of Khannaas is found in the verse “ vannas”. A description of the Khannaas and the Latifa-e-Nafs follows:

1.When prophet Adam’s (A.S.) body was created, Satan out of spite spat at it. The saliva landed at naval point on the body, from which a bacterium came into being, which resembled and evil Djinn. (As Satan too is from amongst Djinns). This bacterium entered into as Satan’s spy.

2.      It is in relation to this that Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) have  stated that when a human is born a Satan Djinn is born along with the human being. The companions asked the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) “O, Prophet was one (Djinn) accompanying yourself ? ” The Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) stated “Most definitely, and due to it’s proximity to me it became a Muslim”.

3.      When Prophet Adam was thrown onto the earth, due to the mischief, perpetrated by this Nafs he started to repent and asked for forgiveness. Satan observed that Adam’s Nafs gradually became weak and in order to assist the Nafs, Satan intended to place Khannaas inside Adam’s body. One day, in Adam’s absence Satan along with a child attended upon mother Havva (Eve) and said to her “ I leave my child in your trust, I will collect him upon my return”. Adam returned and saw the child, became angry and asked mother Havva (Eve) “why have you allowed the enemy’s child to sit here?” Adam killed the child and buried it in the earth. The next day Satan returned, again in Adam’s absence. As he could not see the Child he shouted “Khannas, Khannas” the child emerged out of the ground calling “ here, here”. Satan left leaving the Child there. On this occasion Adam cut the child into four pieces and then scattered the pieces on four mountains far and wide. Satan returned and again called, at which Khannaas reappeared. Satan then left it and went away again. On this occasion Adam burnt him and threw the ashes in water. Again Satan returned and called, upon which it re-appeared.  Leaving it Satan went away. Adam by this time was very angry and could not think of a solution. He cut it into pieces and ate it. Satan then returned and in Adam’s presence called “ Khannaas”. A voice came from close to Adam’s heart, which said “Here”. Satan replied, now remain there, this was my intended plan”.

Now as a child grows he needs food for his physical body. In the same way the spiritual bodies lying in the inner dimensions too need sustenance. A child belonging to Non-Muslim family or a Muslim by name only, if it’s lifestyle is that of a Non-Muslim and the child’s upbringing was one in which the Holy Quran, prayers and Dhikr ( the exhortation and remembrance of Allah)  had no part to play then that child’s Latifa-e-Nafs will have become very strong. The remaining Lataif will then become dependent upon the Nafs and being to take their sustenance from it. The sustenance is in the form of Naar (Evil Fire). The Latifa-e-Qalb (S.B.) on the other hand is connected to angels and is never sustained by Naar  (Evil Fire). It remains alive and maintains itself from the strength that it possesses until the age of forty. Should it not revive it’s sustenance. Noor (Light), remains upto this age then it dies. What remains is the heart, a mass of flesh the likes of which are found in dogs.

 It is for those hearts Allah SWT has declared:

Translation:         Allah SWT has sealed their Quloob (hearts)

In short that Nafs is engaged in the commission of sinful actions, The Nafs-e-Ammarah is found in the non-believers, polytheists, hypocrites and infidels. When a child receives a proper upbringing from pious parents, the child’s Nafs becomes weak and the Qalb becomes very strong. Until a day comes when the Nafs dies due to not receiving Naari sustenance or helplessly starts taking Noori (Light) sustenance from the Qalb, and will start to become purified. This stage of the Nafs is known as Nafs-e-Lawama (repenting self).

Described  in the Holy Quran thus:

Translation:  I do call to witness the day of resurrection, I do call to witness the repenting Self.

When the process of purification of the Nafs commences, it passes through various stages. It progresses from Lawwama to Mulhamma (revealing Self). Some children after passing the age of puberty possess a dual state. In other words both the Nafs and Qalb are strong. Such children do not find peace neither in the Mosque nor in the Temple. What is meant that they are on the occasions in the cinema and at other  times at a shrine of a Holy Saint?  Sometimes they are pious and at other times sinful. Should such children receive the benevolence and be in the proximity of a perfect Holy Saint, they then are able to free themselves from the grip of the Nafs. These are the effects of being born into a Muslim home, but not the effects of being a true Muslim believer, as faith has been declared by word of mouth but has not reached the stage where it is endorsed by and on the heart. The religious scholars have taught the knowledge relating to ablution, prayer and recitation of the Holy Quran but in order to obtain purification of the heart and the purification of the Nafs, it is essential to seek the guidance of a perfect holy spiritual guide.

One becomes a Muslim by reciting the declaration of faith and through external worship; but until the inner dimensions are purified and until Allah’s light enters the heart one can not be known as a Mo’min.  

As is declared in Holy Quran:

Translation: 

The Arabs said we believe (are faithful), (Allah SWT declared) Say to them you have not entered into faith, but your have only embraced Islam. You will be entitled to call yourselves Mo’mins only when faith enters your hearts.  (Surah Al-Hujraat – 14)

Eternal worship is related to Shariah (Islamic Law). Those who recite the Quran frequently, others who perform additional, obligatory prayers, pray using rose beads or those who exhort and praise Allah SWT verbally., the Hafiz and Qari are all within the confines of Shariah. They are the seekers of Paradise and the pure companions of paradise. Their Nafs did not die nor was it purified, although it most certainly did improve to some degree. External worship is like a snake inside a hole who is being beaten from the outside, but itself is unaware of the attempt being made upon it’s life.

As Shariah is Muqam-e-Shunied ( a state where divine revelation, is confined to only verbal transmission recollection and submission) This state is connected to Aalam-e-Nasoot (Place of abode of Satan Djinns and humans, the earth). Should a person have a dream or a premonition or start to receive revelations then such experiences are untrustworthy as the worshipers, the pious and the religious scholars in the Aalam-e-Nasoot becomes arrogant. Some claim to be Reformers and others claim the titles “Ghous or Qutub” (very senior spiritual states). Mirza Ghulam Ahmad also claimed to be a prophet, although he was a pious man, he did not have a Perfect Holy Guide. Who would have interpreted for him his secret revealing and directed him with their true meaning.  

Translation:         Whom Allah SWT leads astray, shall never find any wali Murshid, (Saints of Allah SWT)

A Hadith Qudsi also states:

Translation:         One who has no Guide has Satan as his Guide.

Muraqaba (Meditation) is being now a days taught through spiritual magazines and with the exception of one or two the majority are false as meditation cannot occur within the stage of Shariah, but what actually occurs in this stage are dreams. Meditations is suited to the person who has cleaned his Qalb, Purified his Nafs (Self) and enlightened his Ruh (Soul) to some degree. Upto this point, the progressive stage, can be described as Pandora’s box where arrogance, malice, envy and greed accompany faith. The Muslim at this stage cannot be regarded as a true Muslim and neither can he be considered a practicing scholar. The books and publications of such people are doubtful. To eradicate this confusing state and to reveal and highlight the truth there exists Ilm-e-Tareeqat (Knowledge of the divine path). The perfect Holy saint controls and purifies the Nafs (Self) of his pupil and makes him a Zakir-e-Qalbi (by reviving his heart with the remembrance of Allah SWT). The heart is strengthened with the light which is made from the continuous Dhikr (remembrance) of heart. Further, the remaining Lataif (Spiritual Bodies [S.Bs.]) also obtain sustenance in this way and eradicate the vices, which accompany them. A verse from the Holy Quran relating to Zakireen (Those who engage themselves in the remembrance of Allah SWT) declares:

Translation:         By men whom neither traffic nor trade can divert from the remembrance of Allah SWT.  (Surah Al-Noor

When a “Jussah” ( A spiritual body made of light, in addition to the seven Lataif, totaling sixteen ) of the Qalb, becomes strong through the sustenance of the light it receives (from the remembrance of Allah SWT), begins to leave the human body, during sleep and hovers around the Holy Ka’aba and the Shrines of holy saints. The Zakir (one who exhorts Allah with his heart), experience this in his dreams. The first of these “Jussa” which leaves the human body in this way, through the remembrance of Allah SWT is named in the Holy Quran as “Qalb-e-Saleem”. The Holy Quran further names the second of these ideal bodies as “Qalb-e-Muneeb” and the third ideal body (belonging to the Qalb) is named as “Qalb-e-Shaheed”.  IN contrast, those individuals whose Latifa-e-Nafs is very strong due to the sustenance of Naar (Fire) their Latifa-e-Nafs (spiritual Body [S.B.] of self) leaves their body during sleep. It wanders around in bad (evil) societies and keeps the company of Djinns. After the Latifa-e-Qalb (S.B.) of a Zakir has been engaged in the remembrance of Allah SWT for some time, his Latifa-e-Ruh  (S.B.)

also begin to engage in the remembrance of Allah SWT.

Translators Note: (It should be noted that the remembrance of Allah SWT which is done by these Lataif’s spiritual bodies, is done independently.)

This process progresses until all seven Lataif [S.B.] are occupied and engaged in the remembrance of Allah SWT, at their respective places in the human body. Eventually, they burn away the accompanying vices through the heat generated by the remembrance of Allah SWT. After this, Latifa-e-Nafs recites the Kalima (Declaration of faith) and it then passes through the four different stages, and every stage (of purification) one of the “Jussas” (belonging to the Latifa-e-Nafs, which are four) leaves the human body. Those ideal bodies are the Nafs-e-Ammarah, Lawwama, Mulhama and Mutma’inna.

Four ideal bodies are from the Latifa-e-Nafs, three from the Latifa-e-Qalb and two souls known as Jamadi (uniting soul) and Nabati (botanical soul) that leave the human body. These nine ideal bodies completely resemble the seeker (from whose body they leave) in physical appearance. Some of these ideal bodies then visit Shrines of Saints and their assemblies and under their supervision are nurtured with the remembrance of Allah SWT, and the ensuring reward to the Zakir, the seeker (to whom those ideal bodies belong). All this takes place whilst at the same time the seven Lataif [S.Bs] of the seeker of the Path are cleaned and purified. It is only then that the seeker of the Path qualifies and is able to be in the company of the HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD (peace be upon him). The seeker’s ideal bodies are presented before the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The seeker, either through meditation or contemplation, sees himself in the company of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), then he is rewarded with the rank. Further, if the seeker of the path, in the apparent knowledge (Shariah) was an Alim (savant) then he attains the stage of a Dervish and if he is a savant in the apparent knowledge then he attains the stage of Mujadid or Imam, or the stage of Ghous or Qutub. It is then that he becnomes Alim-e-Ba-Ammal (A true practicing savant). Some are selected as “Rijal-ul-Ghaib” (Men of the unseen) these are selected individuals who are the official members of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) office. The official members can physically approach the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) company.

In the realm of Tareeqat(The Path), when the seekers Qalb and the ieal bodies begin to be purified he first experience true dreams and gradually at a later stage has meditational experiences. Thereafter whilst conscious and though contemplation they (seekers) communicate with departed souls. After attaining the knowledge of “Marifat and Haqiqat”(Gnosis and Truth) whatever is spoken by such people is spoken with the consent of Allah SWT. It is with reference to such people that the Holy Quran declares:

 


Translation:       We are close to you than your jugular vein.  (Surah Qaf) 

When such seeker dies his soul goes to the Aalam-e-Barzakh (the realm of departed soul), at a place known as Muqam-e-Illiyin and it is these ideal bodies that remain at his grave which then bestow fayz (spiritual benovelence) upon people.


With reference to such people the Holy Quran declares:

Translation:        

Those who have been martyred in the way of Allah SWT do not call them dead they are alive.  (Surah Baqrah-154)

 

People say that this verse refers to martyrs, but such people are known as Shaheed-e-Akbar because such people have spent their entire lives fighting against their Latifa-e-Nafs (Self).

Hadith:

Translation:         We return to Jehad-e-Akbar from Jehad-e-Asghar.

When an ordinary person dies, his soul goes either to Illiyin or Sijjiyin but the ideal bodies remain in the grave because they do not contain the qualities of light or fire and therefore after some time they disintegrate. Should anyone attempt to control bodies, then by using Amal-e-Hamzad (act of contemporary spirit) he can enslave these ideal bodies. When magician or sorcerer dies his soul goes to Alam-e-Barzakh and as some of his ideal bodies are very strong due to the abundant Naar (Fire) they contain, they (ideal bodies) dwell in marghats (place where Hindu burn the bodies of their dead) and together with evil spirits they torment and harm Allah’s SWT creation (Human Beings). These are evil spirits, which are referred to in the Bible also. It is said that Jesus threatened people possessed by evil spirits. A practitioner of evil spells performs his deed with the assistance of evil spirits (bad spirits). As these ideal bodies become a creature in their own right thy are affected by the cold, heat and rain. It is for this reason that Shrines are made on the graves of Saints and seekers of the Path and if a shrine is made on the grave of an ordinary man (as his ideal bodies have disintegrated) and the shrine is vacated then satanic Djinns occupy the “Shrine” and it becomes their dwelling-house. Some people have made Shrines in their homes after receiving sign in their dreams. There is danger in this as it is possible that the sign was from Satan and as a consequence their home may become the dwelling place of Satan, as it may later be difficult to get rid of the house of it’s evil occupants. The ideal bodies of Saints and seekers of the Path are more powerful in strength than Djinns. It is for this reason that those possessed by Djjins are exercised at the Shrines of Saints and seekers of the Path. Those seeking spiritualism also benefit from such Shrines. Allah SWT listens the prayers of these ideal bodies as the ideal bodies are all time engaged in the remembrance and worship of Allah SWT. It is the light emanating from such worship that becomes their sustenance. On occasion these ideal bodies enter human bodies and communicate with people, though this is rare. What is common is that Satan and evil Djinns enter human bodies and make saintly claims thereafter becoming the medium or misleading masses. Just as Satanic spirits enter and occupy Shrines they also occupy empty idols. It matters not whether the idol is make of stone or it is the human idol (referring to spiritually empty human body). Today when the chests of Muslims are bare and empty of the light of Allah SEWT as a result these (chests) have become the dwelling place of Satan. Who with various means torments Muslim and causes Satan worship to materialize.

It is narrated that at the conquest of Makkah the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) sent Hazrat Khalid Bin Walid along with seventy thousand soldiers to Nakhla in order to destroy and demolish the temple of Uzza. At the time of destroying the idol Uzza a black nude witch came out of the idol screaming and shouting. She was one Satan’s lot who then ran away. It had entered the idol and had been the subject of worship (by using its evil power).

 

Europeans learnt to control ideal bodies through the use of the alphabet (Ouija board) and obtained information from them and to the point that images have been obtained of the ideal bodies. Many people in Pakistan have come across Noori (of light) and Naari (of fire) ideal bodies. In the war of 1965 against Pakistan many Sikh pilots confirmed sighting of ideal bodies during the war; but many of our Muslim scholars who claim to be Mujadid on the basis of apparent knowledge openly deny the existence of the ideal bodies. While the Saints of all orders confirm their existence and many have received Fayz (spiritual benevolence) from their Shrines.  Just as Sultan-ul-Hind Hazrat Khawja Moeen uddin Chishti received spiritual benevolence from the Shrine of Data Sahib (Data Ganj Baksh R.E.). 

Translation:

He (Data sahib) is giver of treasures of spiritual benevolence to the entire world, the mirror of light of Allah, and the perfect holy guide for imperfect seekers and guide to perfects.

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