THE DIVINE FLOOD: TIJANI SUPERIORITY AND MIXING WITH OTHER TURUQ?

TIJANI SUPERIORITY AND MIXING WITH OTHER TURUQ?

QUESTIONS

Salam Alaykum Sidi,

Why is it that members of other turuq claim that the tijanis are wrong since tijanis believe that the Salatul Fatih is more powerful even than recitation of Qur'an? While we as Tijanis understand our obligation to recite wird and wazifah everyday, surely we also understand the importance of continous recitation of Qur'an. Surely then, these people from other turuq are mislead?

Secondly: the members of other turuq claim, as per the article that Tijani's think that they are above all other turuq. Our leaders have taught us to aspire to being like the Sheikhs, and to emulate, in every way, our beloved Propeht SAW. Without being conceited, is it acceptable to claim that Tijani's are above other Turuq.

Third question: I have heard via a person outside of Tariqah that they have heard from someone within the Tariqah, that some Tijani sheikhs do find it acceptable for us to visit the Tombs or shrines or other Sheikhs, not out of reverence or for any other benefit, but to show respect for these Sheikhs, if one happens to be travelling by that area. Is this true? WE must be sure that someone is not giving us misinformation or misguiding us since the conditions for taking the tariqah were made quite clear to us.

Shukran

ANSWERS

Wa Alaykum As-Salam habibi,

1) Tijanis dont believe that Salat al-Fatih is greater then the Holy Qur'an. That is a lie. The Holy Qur'an is most imporant. However, we do believe that reciting Salawat on the Prophet (SAW) has more Thawab than reciting the Holy Qur'an, as the latter is Allah's message to us, while the former is Allah's Salutation to His Prophet, and it precedes the Revelation of the Holy Qur'an.

The Hadith states that the reward for reciting the Holy Qur'an is 10 Thawab for each letter, but the reward for making Salat ala 'n-Nabi is that Allah Himself sends 10 Salawat on you!

Know that we do not recite the Holy Qur'an for reward primarily but for guidance, and thats why Shaykh Ahmad Tijani (RA encouraged his followers to recite the Holy Qur'an daily. Thats why Shaykh Ibrahim Niasse (RA) made all his numerous children Huffaz! Thats why Shaykh Hassan Cisse (RA) established so many Qur'an schools all over the World.

2) Yes, we do believe (like followers of other Tariqahs also) that our Tijani Path is superior to all paths. This is because it is the closest Path from and to Rasul-Allah (SAW). However, that is our personal belief and we dont force anyone to believe that or make it a condition for entering Jannah. Saying the Kalimah is enough for that. However Ma'rifah is something else.

Our belief is like the Muslim belief that Islam is superior to all religions. It is a matter of fact and not about arrogance and boasting. Conceit is Haram in the spiritual path.

Know also that while the Tijani Path is superior to all Paths, the Tijani murid must not claim anything for himself as he can never be sure of his standing in Allah's eyes. Am I sure that I am really counted as a Tijani? Am I sure that I will die as a Tijani? Our Tijani Shaykhs stated that the murid must consider himself to be the lowest of God's Creation. Humility is the Door.

3) Yes, it is allowed for a Tijani to greet a Wali (or any Muslim) if he passes by thier grave. However, this must only be when nessecary. It is very dangerous for a Tijani to visit the Tombs of the non-Tijani Awliya, lest he fall into the spiritually prohibited act of asking them for Help or seeking their Barakah. For this reason, our Shaykhs discouraged ANY visiting at all.

Its different if you find yourself there due to circumstances beyond your control (eg. a tour guide takes your group there). However you should NOT go there on your own. It removes you from the Tariqah. The Murid must not turn to anyone but Allah (SWT), the Rasul (SAW), the Shaykh al-Tijani (RA) or the one who represents him. Anything beyond finishes your journey.

As for the Awliya-Allah outside of our path, a Tijani must not even read their books, nor must he attend their spiritual disocourses, or be eager to hear their "revelations and "predictions", or mix with their murids (other than for common Islamic or family purposes), not in reallife or online!

This Path is very serious. With very serious conditions, and with very serious consequences.

May Allah keep us steadfast bi-Jah Rasul-Allah (SAW) wa Sirrihi wa Sirri Sirrihi...Amen.

Servant of the Tijani Door

Fakhruddin bin Ahmad al-Tijani

P.S: Here is a question for the people of Tarbiyah from those who swim in the Tijani Faydah:

How is Shaykh Ahmad Tijani (RA), the first, the second and the third? At what levels?

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