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Sultan ul Ashiqeen Quotes

OATH OF ALLEGIANCE

Sacred bond between seeker and guide.

Oath of Allegiance

In the era of Prophet Mohammad whenever a person embraced Islam, it was obligatory for him to pledge allegiance to the Prophet in addition to the recitation of shahada and believing in his prophethood. Without pledging allegiance, he was not considered Muslim.

Religious Act

Oath of allegiance to the Universal Divine Man who is the perfect spiritual guide, is a religious act approved by Allah. If the oath of allegiance to Prophet Mohammad was necessary even after accepting Islam, then the oath with his spiritual successors also holds the same importance.

Divine Verse

In verse 10 of Sura Al-Fath, Allah says: "Indeed, those who pledge allegiance to you in fact pledge allegiance to Allah alone. Allah's Hand is on their hands (in the form of your hand)." (48:10)

Spiritual Connection

The pure and perfectly accomplished people who are spiritually bound by the oath of allegiance, their lineage in Sufism goes back to the Prophet. Such virtuous people are linked spiritually and there is no discontinuity in their link to Prophet Mohammad.

Historical Context

Until the caliphate of Hasan ibn Ali, oath to the Caliph included the oath of piety. However, when he renounced the caliphate, the oath of piety no longer remained a part of the oath to Caliph.

Sufi Perspective

For some Sufis oath to piety is obligatory but to others and the general public, it is a Sunna. It is continued successively since the time of Prophet Mohammad.

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