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dream is, in essence, a reflection of the Preserved Tablet (Loḥ Maḥfūẓ). Allah the Almighty declares in the
Qur'ān:
"We created all things in pairs." Consequently, every entity
casts two reflections: one upon the earth and another corresponding reflection
upon the celestial plane. In the state of wakefulness, human perception is
confined to the terrestrial shadow: a house casts the shadow of a house; a tree
projects the shadow of a tree; a human being manifests as the shadow of a human
figure. However, during dreams, perception is redirected toward the celestial
counterpart—the shadow reflected on the higher realms. This celestial
reflection appears during sleep with the same vividness and coherence that
material phenomena display in the waking state. Upon returning to wakefulness,
the vision of this celestial shadow disappears, for it lies beyond the grasp of
the sensory faculties. It is essential to recognize that what is commonly
referred to as the "sky"—the blue expanse visible to the naked eye—is
not the true celestial domain but merely the boundary of human sight.
Sufi
metaphysical doctrine divides the human constitution into three essential
components:
Qalandar
Baba Auliya (R.A.) assigned specific terminologies to these aspects:
The
Nasma Murakkab, or the Animal Spirit, is referred to as the hamzād
(doppelgänger). When the hamzād perceives the reflection on the
terrestrial plane, this state is termed wakefulness. When it perceives the
celestial reflection, the experience is recognized as dreaming. In Sufi
cosmology, the hamzād is conceived as a complete human entity composed
of luminous energies, encompassing and interacting with the corporeal body made
of flesh and bone.
Khwaja Shamsuddin Azeemi
Nearly three decades ago, the esteemed spiritual scholar and blessed guide, Khwaja Shamsuddin Azeemi (R.A), inaugurated a mission of public service with the objective of liberating humanity from afflictions, psychological distress, and physical ailments. For ten years, he remained in contemplative retreat, silently advancing this sacred commitment to the service of creation (khidmat-e-khalq). As the hearts of the people began turning toward him, he employed the medium of mass communication. In 1969, this initiative was formally introduced to the public through newspapers and spiritual journals. According to conservative estimates, through written correspondence and face-to-face interaction—particularly via national publications and the Roohani Digest—Hazrat Azeemi has extended spiritual guidance and healing to over 1.4 million men and women, addressing intricate personal crises and intractable medical conditions. Today, it is not uncommon that wherever a few individuals gather, and a seemingly insoluble dilemma or incurable illness is mentioned, someone inevitably suggests: “Establish contact with Azeemi Sahib—the matter will be resolved.”
Through the grace of Allah the Almighty, the spiritual affinity with the Prophet (P.B.U.H), and the continued beneficence of the blessed guide, four volumes of Roohani Daak (Spiritual Correspondence) have now been compiled. The first volume is hereby presented to you for contemplation and benefit.
