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The Path of Faqr (Sufism)

Divine teachings about the spiritual journey of poverty and devotion

Meaning of Faqr

Faqr is an Arabic word commonly understood as poverty, destitution and hardship. It literally means indigence, but Mystics describe it as the ultimate purpose of a person's life about which the Prophet said: "Faqr is my pride and Faqr is from me."

Path to Divine Vision

Faqr is the path of gnosis of Allah and Divine vision, if someone truly understands it.

Prophet's Pride

Allah bestowed Prophet Mohammad with numerous blessings and marvels, yet he never expressed pride in anything except Faqr.

Unique Spiritual Rank

Faqr is a remarkable inward rank and marvel. There is nothing comparable to it in the esoteric world.

Source of Faqr

Prophet Mohammad is the actual and main source of Faqr till the doomsday. He is the ultimate authority, without his approval and permission Faqr cannot be granted to anyone.

Righteous Path

Faqr is the righteous path that Prophet Mohammad adopted and the Companions followed him.

Sacrifice for Faqr

Faqr is bought by selflessly sacrificing everything in the way of Allah. The Companions demonstrated this by relinquishing their homes, relatives, wealth and every possession to migrate with Prophet Mohammad, thereby procuring the invaluable treasure of Faqr.

Eternal Destiny

Faqr is essentially the eternal destiny of those individuals who on the day of Divine covenant abdicated all the allurements of both the world and the hereafter and directed themselves towards their Lord.

Divine Love

Faqr is Divine love. Faqr is the path that leads a person to Allah.

Fragrance of Faqr

Just like musk, the fragrance of Faqr cannot be concealed. Instead, it emanates from the entire being of the Fakir, attracting creation towards him.

Beginning of Faqr

The initial stage in the path of Faqr is to inwardly negate everything except Allah, signifying a firm belief in His Oneness. This pivotal step leads to the inward dissolution of all the worldly relations and entanglements that a person erroneously regards as his lord or deity.

Stages of Faqr

There are three distinct phases of Faqr. The first is journey towards Allah, the second involves journeying with Allah and the final phase is becoming Faqr itself.

Not Inherited

Faqr is not related to one's lineage, it cannot be inherited. No one is superior or inferior in the path of Faqr.

Elevated Spiritual Level

Faqr is the most elevated spiritual level where a person becomes indifferent to all needs, seeking only Allah's will. Such a person surrenders completely to the fate destined by Allah, asks for nothing but Allah, and seeks nothing from anyone besides Allah.

Chosen vs Compulsive Faqr

There are radical differences between the chosen and the compulsive Faqr. Compulsive Faqr is when someone adopts this path for personal gains, only to falter and withdraw when encountered with trials.

Life and Death

Compulsive Faqr results in the death of the soul whereas chosen Faqr vivifies the soul. In compulsive Faqr a person is disgraced and dishonored but chosen Faqr bestows upon a man such grandeur and strength that the entire universe is given at his disposal.

Essential Requirement

For chosen Faqr it is important not to incline one's inward towards the world and its aspirations. Until a believer attains Faqr, he cannot possess the qualities of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Khalid ibn Walid.

Gnosis and Observation

In Faqr a person acquires the gnosis of Allah and spiritual observations simultaneously. There are three stages in Faqr, 'there is no (other) god', 'except Allah' and 'Mohammad is the Messenger of Allah'.

Supreme Station

The final and supreme station of Faqr is ending one's existence and annihilating in the Essence of Allah.

Stages of Love

There are three stages of seeker in the path of Faqr: love, lover and beloved. At the first stage, the seeker just loves. Initially, he cannot see Allah, thus he loves his perfect spiritual guide (who is the manifestation of Divine Essence).

Greatest Reward

The greatest reward in the path of Faqr is Allah Himself. Faqr is the way of spiritual experiences and observations. A person reaches the truth of certainty only through personally observing Divinity.

Divine Wrath and Majesty

Faqr is bestowed in the Divine wrath and majesty rather than Divine compassion and beauty. Examples of the former are limited livelihood, illness or similar trials in life.

Divine Unveiling

Allah has unveiled Himself only in Faqr. Faqr is the sacred essence and countenance of Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him).

Pivot of Faqr

Faqr revolves around one pivot and that is the perfect spiritual guide. One who focuses all his attention on this pivot, acquires Faqr.

Journey of Secrets

Faqr is the journey of Divine secrets. When its traveller reaches the apex of this journey, he himself becomes the Divine secret.

Individual Path

In Faqr, every seeker is dealt differently based on his own aspirations and beliefs.

Rope of Allah

In Faqr, the verse "Hold firmly to the rope of Allah" (Al-Imran:103) actually refers to the stages of annihilation in the spiritual guide, annihilation in the Holy Prophet and annihilation in Allah.

Divine Grace

Though Faqr is predestined but Allah's grace and favour bestows it on some people due to their passion of love for Him. True seekers of Faqr are a few.

Understanding Faqr

One who comprehends the outward meaning of Faqr, inwardly reaches its core expeditiously. This is why, it is essential to have both esoteric and exoteric knowledge of Faqr.

Following Footsteps

If you want to be successful in Faqr then follow the footsteps of someone who has already excelled in this path.

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