Shaykh Faqeer Tabish Kamal said:
Attention (Tawajju) alliance is the most powerful, superior, and enduring. In it, the Shaykh, with complete focus, imparts his spiritual perfections into the soul of the seeker. In this way, both souls become united, and the conflict of “I” and “you” ends. Unfortunately, in this tumultuous era, while such givers of attention are rare, true seekers with genuine capacity are also seldom found. Alhamdulillah, my Shaykh, in a special and memorable meeting, embraced me and removed all veils, saying:
“Remember, I have blessed you with attention alliance (Tawajju Ittehadi).”
By nature, the Shaykh was generous, and many companions initially benefited, but very few progressed rapidly, and only a few fortunate ones attained perseverance. Without consistency in practice along with passion, the journey of spirituality is not true Sufism but mere pretense.
With continuous effort and consistent actions, by the command of Allah, progress in spiritual ranks is certain. During this journey, not only does the seeker feel a constant sense of spiritual ecstasy, but they also, as per the saying “Those who are absorbed in your remembrance,” can better perform their duties in the world. Therefore, one should not neglect or be lazy regarding the remembrance of Allah (Dhikr). The primary purpose of Dhikr of the Divine Name, the purification of the spiritual centers (Lataif), meditations (Muraqabah), and the stages of spiritual journey is to transform the soul from the commanding self (Nafs-e-Ammara) to the reproaching self (Nafs-e-Lawwama) and the contented self (Nafs-e-Mutma’inna), eventually reaching the level of the satisfied self (Nafs-e-Radiya). This is the stage of complete submission, where one says, “Whatever You command, whatever You desire,” and remains pleased with Allah’s will in every condition.
Sayr-ul-Aflak, p. 54
