Characteristics of Pir (Sheikh)

His way of life will indicate clearly that he has reached a stage of total self-denial; that he has fore shaken secular connection and mortified sensual desires and that he has a full pursuit against personal ego, statue and position.

The Sheikh must be fully acquainted with the spiritual method of inner up grading and inner illumination of the hearts of his disciples. He must be at a stage where he can be termed as Fana-Fil-Rasul.

If he is not in spiritual communion with the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) who is the basic fountain-head of excellence, the Sheikh is imperfect. Without the communion of Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) a communion with Allah cannot be attained.

"The hosen bondsman of Allah are those very sight provokes HIS (Allah'S) remembrance".

He must be an adherent to the Prophet's Sunnah, must posses' inner knowledge of Holy Quran and must stand steadfast in following things.

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Article authored by: Shansha Taji