Spiritual Healing
Question:
Respected
mentor, in response to an earlier letter of mine, you stated that the ritual
subjugation of the ethereal double (Hamzād) constitutes a base, lower
occult practice (siflī) that is unlawful in sacred jurisprudence (sharī‘ah),
and on that very premise you declined to grant me authorization. Prior to
writing to you, I had consulted a local elder who provided a method through
which the Hamzād is supposedly brought under control. The question
naturally arises: can a spiritual operation founded upon the verses of the Holy
Quran ever be categorized as base, lower sorcery? Please favor me with a
satisfying and definitive explanation.
Answer:
Metaphysical
sciences—which encompass the domain of magical sorcery as well as the knowledge
of subjugating the subtle double (Hamzād)—possess two diametrically
opposing operational modes: the Divine Merciful Mode (Ṭarz-e-Raḥmānī) and the Deceptive, Demonic Mode (Istidrāj).
The
Divine Merciful mode is inherently constructive, altruistic, and elevating.
Conversely, the satanic mode of Istidrāj is destructive, deceitful, and
degrading. Because the operation of coercively binding the Hamzād is
grounded in energetic degradation and psychic damage, acquiring or practicing
this occult discipline is entirely unlawful.
The
profound demarcation between these two modes of metaphysical phenomena is
illustrated within the Holy Quran through the historical confrontation between
Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) and Pharaoh. When Moses was dispatched unto
Pharaoh as the representative of Divine Truth, Pharaoh misjudged the Prophet’s
divine miracles as mere operations of Istidrāj (sorcery). Accordingly,
branding Moses a sorcerer, Pharaoh assembled the preeminent occult
practitioners of his empire to defeat him in a public contest. On the
designated day of the encounter, the Prophets of God, Moses and Aaron (peace be
upon them), stood on one side of the arena, while the envoys of Iblis and the
representatives of sorcery stood on the other.
The
sorcerers cast down their enchanted ropes and wooden staves, which artificially
appeared to slither as serpents and pythons. In response, pursuant to Divine
Revelation, Moses cast his staff upon the earth, whereupon it transformed into
a living dragon that swallowed their illusory serpents whole.
This
contest provides an unequivocal exposition distinguishing the sciences of
divine miracles from those of demonic sorcery. The incident clarifies that the
sorcerers operated out of temporal greed, deploying their craft to secure the
favor and wealth of Pharaoh. In contrast, the mission of Moses (peace be upon
him) was selfless service to creation and the attainment of Divine Pleasure.
An
inquirer might contend that by subjugating and dominating the Hamzād,
one could theoretically utilize it to serve humanity, thereby converting it
from an act of sorcery into a divine spiritual science. The answer is that Istidrāj
is inherently anchored in magical manipulation and can never be transmuted into
a divine practice; inevitably, the practitioner's underlying thought matrix
degenerates into demonic egotism. For any elder to claim that the subtle double
(Hamzād) can be subjugated through the verses of the Holy Quran is
entirely contrary to immutable spiritual laws.
In
contemporary society, occult practitioners, pseudo-sufis, and shrine custodians
hold considerable sway. Because the general populace recognizes these figures
only through generic labels—believing every titular ascetic or custodian to be
an enlightened friend of Allah and a guardian of the public—simple-hearted
seekers frequently fall prey to continuous deceit.
The
authentic hallmark of a true mystic and friend of Allah (Walī Allāh) is
remarkably clear, having been explicitly declared by Allah Almighty in the Holy
Quran:
"Behold!
Verily upon the friends of Allah there is no fear, nor do they grieve."
The
plain and accessible meaning of this sacred verse is that those enslaved by
deep existential fear, anxiety, and grief have not attained intimate friendship
with Allah; and an individual who has not liberated their own soul from dread
and anguish possesses no legitimate entitlement to be designated a true
spiritual master (faqīr).