Scientists have long come to the conclusion that drug treatment does not remove the disease, but simply moves it from one organ to another. Only deep inner changes of character contribute to true healing. Changing yourself is a philosophical question. This means that it requires certain knowledge and techniques. For example, Sufi healing exercises.
Although Sufism is one of the philosophical directions traditional Islam, it turned out to be so flexible and multifaceted that there was a place for women in it. After all, not only family well-being and the ability to continue the race depend on her health.
According to the Sufi healing tradition, you need to engage in various practices under the guidance of an experienced mentor. Meditation, body movements, breathing exercises have such an ancient tradition that it is not enough to simply repeat them mechanically. You need to know and understand their essence.
Moreover, according to the Sufis, certain actions can be performed only at certain times of the day, each moment of being has its own time. Eating, meditating, taking a walk in the fresh air, any action should be done in its own time. Especially everything that is connected with spiritual and health practices.
Since Sufi health practices are whole systems, it is impossible to perform one or two exercises, snatching them out of the whole cycle. Due to its flexibility, Sufism blends perfectly with modern trends. For example, Sufi practices for women are very popular for a certain age.
Women over 50 should not go to events dedicated to young girls. Not because it won't be interesting. And due to the fact that for each age category its own specific issues are consecrated, and what is vital in youth is completely irrelevant in old age.
Sufi practices for women are designed not only to awaken the divine energy, but also to teach them how to use it on their own. Sufi whirling is one of the most interesting and mysterious ways to awaken energy in oneself. They can be used at any age. Almost all peoples of the world have the same or similar elements in traditional dances and games. Round dances, pair whirling or single. You can start your work in comprehending Sufi practices for women with them.
You need to know that Sufi practices for women are aimed at touching the soul. You need to find an experienced mentor to tell you exactly how to perform certain tasks that will help you get closer to your goal. A woman must clearly understand that she opens up a space that will help her transform beyond recognition.
Women's practices are aimed at changing the inner self, they are needed in order to establish contact with the real world. The student begins to understand that she can influence the events that happen to her, to exist in harmony with herself.
Sufi dances and exercises create a feeling of unity with the universe, the center of the universe. A person begins to perceive the Universe correctly, live in harmony with it and feel happiness. A woman calmly relates to troubles and ongoing events, ceases to experience hatred and anger, irritation and rejection, life becomes better.
Life without a fight
The Sufi sage al-Ghazaln claimed that every person has two enemies - lust and anger. When a person manages to tame them, he is transferred to heaven, but if he fails, then he gradually approaches hell. These enemies penetrate the human body, which gives rise to desires that are not needed by the individual.
Think about the effect advertising has on people. Viewers should want to try something, try to get their hands on the product and dream about it. Moreover, a person does not think much about why he needs it. Advertising affects base instincts, makes you feel unnecessary needs. A person does not feel a connection with his own mind, forgets what he aspired to from the very beginning. That is why people start to get sick, they have troubles, the spirit breaks down, the body takes a leading position.
A person needs to constantly keep his reactions under strict control so as not to fulfill base needs.
Cleansing Exercises
For training to be as effective as possible, you need to understand that the body is the conductor of the spirit. That is why it is necessary to clean it. You should get rid of hatred and anger, which provoke liver damage.
Sufi exercises for women should be applied. To perform dhikr, you need to sit down and keep your back straight, and you should also do them in a good mood. You should close your eyes and pay attention to the body, think about what is inside it. Then the person will feel light in the area of the solar plexus. This area must be kept open at all times. Then the light should be transferred to the area between the eyebrows, and then moved to the liver. So you need to repeat 99 times.
This exercise allows you to increase the ball with positive energy, improve its glow. Also, using this technique, you can eliminate pride, perceive the world with kindness and feel love for others.
How to develop character?
Sufi practices are not meant to be done from time to time, only when the desire arises. For a good result, you need to engage in them constantly and control your emotions. It is necessary to get rid of the negative that periodically arises. It's not easy, but then you can enjoy the result.
You should analyze the behavior of yourself and those around you throughout the day, not get upset because of troubles and treat them calmly. It is imperative to maintain a sense of harmony. It is impossible for circumstances to influence the soul. You should always feel balance, ignore adversity and remain calm. When the balance is lost, you need to restore it and return a good mood. Certain exercises will help with this.
Sufi dances
Whirling and chants are very powerful exercises that transform the human mind beyond recognition. You need to take off your shoes, and start spinning clockwise around you. The right hand should be directed to the sky to receive divine energy, and the left hand should be lowered down to ground.
Rotations should be performed for a long time, at least an hour. You should feel the stillness of the body spinning in a whirlwind. Movements must be continued until a natural fall. And don't try to soften it.
You can also try meditation practices. You should lie on your stomach and eliminate all extraneous thoughts from your head. So you can lie for at least a quarter of an hour, and in complete silence.
Female magnetism
Girls have attractiveness and attraction due to the second chakra, which is responsible for the feeling of pleasure. Sufi practice purifies and activates it. You need to do the exercise while sitting. Keep your back straight and close your eyes. Place your hand on your chest and breathe deeply.
It is necessary to engender in the head a feeling of love for the Universe. A flow of energy should be created into the body, and during exhalation, it should be directed to the second chakra, located next to the uterus. Then you should direct the energy to the feet. Then you need to breathe in love again and carry it through the whole body.
It should be done in such a way that a woman feels pleasure in her whole body. After that, a woman begins to attract to herself like a magnet.
Reading time 2:32Sufi whirl- one of the most ancient techniques, one of the most powerful. It is so deep that even a one-time experience can make you completely different.
Sufi whirling- This is an ancient practice of prayer in motion, which is based on Zikr - the repetition of the name of God and is aimed at purifying consciousness and realizing universal love.
Sufi whirl allows you to withdraw consciousness from the head chakras, promotes the transformation of energy and entry into the state of hal. There are various modifications of this technique. Whirling can be carried out with or without music, with the use of mantras, without a certain concentration or with a concentration in certain energy structures of the body. In the latter case, circling can contribute to their development and improvement.
The whirling dervish is a conductor of cosmic energy, he takes into himself the power of heaven and gives it to the earth, while remaining completely empty, free from thoughts, desires and needs.
The place where the Sufis circle keeps this energy for some time. In the old days, dervishes circled in crowded places, clearing the space and bringing it into balance.
The business of the Sufi is to convey one simple thing to the consciousness of the world - you can dive so deep into your heart that you will see - there, inside, you are one with all life, with all souls, and extract harmony, beauty, peace and strength from this source.
The rotation ceremony of the dervishes of the Mevlevi Order goes back to the inspiration that came to the great Persian mystic and poet Jalal ad-din Rumi, who discovered and manifested the secrets of the universe through an ecstatic rotation dance.
Over time, whirling became the basis of the Sufi ritual Sema (hearing), which celebrates the journey of the soul to God. While performing the ritual, the dervishes spin around the axis of their heart and simultaneously move in a circle. Passing through the efforts to purify itself, the soul grows, meets the Truth and moves towards Perfection.
This practice SLOW rotations. Immersion in prayer (remembrance of God), associated with rotation around its axis and breathing. In the process of practice, through internal effort (!) and simultaneous release of efforts, there is a purification and immersion in the inner space.
Spin around with your eyes open, as small children do, as if your inner being has become the center and your whole body has become a wheel moving like a potter's wheel.
You are in the center, but the whole body is moving.
Meditation is divided into two stages- spinning and rest. There is no specific duration for it - it can last for hours, but at least one hour to fully experience the whirlpool of energy.
The rotation is carried out in a counter-clockwise direction, right hand- up, elbow raised, left hand- down, the elbow is lowered. People who feel uncomfortable with counterclockwise rotation can do it clockwise. Let your body be relaxed and your eyes open but not focused, so that the images become blurry, fluid. Remain silent.
In the first fifteen minutes spin slowly. Then gradually increase the speed over the next thirty minutes until you become a whirlpool of energy - the periphery is a storm of movement, but the witness in the center of them is still.
When you spin so fast that you can't stay upright, your body will fall on its own. Do not make this fall the result of your decision and do not try to organize it comfortably: if your body is relaxed, you will fall softly and the earth will absorb your energy.
When you have fallen, the second stage of meditation begins.
Immediately roll over on your stomach to touch the ground with the bare part of your navel. If someone feels very uncomfortable while lying in this way, they can lie on their back. Feel how your body merges with the earth, as if a small child pressed against the mother's breast. Keep your eyes closed and remain passive and silent for at least fifteen minutes. After meditation, be as quiet and inactive as possible. Some people may feel nauseous during whirling meditation, but this sensation will disappear after two to three days. If nausea persists, stop meditation.
Relaxation is required after the exercise.
It also requires complete confidence in the technique, complete "openness" during the exercise. Its duration is determined individually and can vary from several minutes to several hours.
One of the greatest experiences in life, when there is music all around you, overflowing, flooding you, and meditation starts to grow in you - when meditation and music meet. God and the world meet, matter and consciousness meet. This is the union of mysticism - mystical unity.
Sufi whirling
Sufi music: to remember and feel the Divine in yourself
The second part
Muzaffar Haji Usmanov is a student of the Academy of Otno-Sufi Medicine and Psychology, a Sufi spiritual mentor, a successor to the Naqshbandiyya school of masters, the origins of which go back centuries. The art that he owns cannot be acquired by studying books and performing individual exercises. It is impossible to get a “certificate of a Sufi healer and teacher”. The book is a kind of pointer to the source of mastery. The path itself can only be mastered by those who follow it. The one who's lucky.
The word “nakshband” can be translated as “master of embroidery on robes”. The founder of this line - Bahauddin Nakshbandi - embroidered beautiful robes, which earned him a living. According to another version, this line was called so because the Sufis of this direction could “embroider” patterns in the souls of people by performing dhikr. Patterns woven by Sufi masters (and Muzaffar Haji is a spiritual mentor for many people in the East and not only) bring well-being and harmony, peace and joy of life. His mentor, in turn, is Ibrahim Haji, a pir of the Naqshbandiyya line (master of masters). At one time, the Sufis of the Naqshbandiyya line discovered a hidden, silent dhikr - a special method (although it can only be called a method!) of gaining inner harmony. By practicing it, people could restore their health, improve relationships with others, and find happiness. For a long time, Sufi medicine was shrouded in mystery...The author - for the first time in history - shares the Sufi secrets of finding a prosperous, healthy, successful life.
Sufism is an ancient practical direction, which is based on active love for God and people - the development of methods, exercises that allow a person to realize his divine nature and love the Almighty, to establish harmonious relations with the world, people, nature and himself. It so happened that, for certain reasons, Sufism did not take its rightful place in various university courses in the history of religion, the psychology of religion, and religious studies. It was not clear to university professors how to “present” Sufism; what is it - religion, psychotechnics, spiritual community? I am not an academic scientist and would not like to deal with classifications on the pages of this book. Rather, Sufism is a practical method for helping a person to follow his Divine nature: to be healthy, wealthy, contented in life.
Sufis have many names. They were called great, wild, crazy, heavenly, simple people, seekers, intoxicated, gifted, dervishes, fakirs, learned, wise.
Sufis are practical people who study the laws of nature, live according to them and pass this knowledge on to other people. Sufism is not a word or concept. This is the state harmonious life. Sometimes Sufis are called monks in the world. I believe that a true monk is not one who lives in captivity and performs all the rituals unquestioningly, but one who is constantly in a state of unity with the Almighty.The Sufi studies himself first, and then the other person. He will first inject himself, and then, after examining the possible consequences, he will inject someone else.
My mentor Ibrahim Hadji always says that before you give a task, you need to clearly understand who it is addressed to. Similarly, the student, listening to the instructions, should perceive them as they are, without adding to them his own conjectures and prejudices.No matter how complex the topic of the conversation is, the speech should be simple and clear, but, despite the simplicity, everyone will understand and accept it in different ways: to the best of their abilities and desires. People differ from each other in terms of knowledge, experience, erudition: there are so-called “ordinary” people, and there are those whose work is connected with intellectual labor. There are also scientists, whose experience and knowledge distinguish them from the crowd. But regardless of education, experience, the words addressed to him will be understood only by those who have a strong desire to understand them, who are really interested in it.
Sufi camps on the Way.
Our illnesses are connected with our spiritual development
A person in his spiritual development goes through a number of stages, stages. These stages are called maqams in Sufism, that is, in Russian, parking lots. Sufis of the Naqshbandiyya line distinguish four stations: nafs (selfishness, animal needs), qalb (heart, emotionality), ruuh (spirit) and kurb (proximity to the Almighty). Sometimes we add another station of the sirres, the station of the divine mysteries. In general, the Sufis of the Naqshbandiyya lineage do not include the sirr site in the description of the sites. Divine mysteries are revealed at the station of the spirit (ruuh). But since in other directions tasavvuf (as the Sufis were called until the 19th century and continue to be called in many eastern countries) the site of the sirr is included, I would like to say a few words about this stage. The very word "sirr" means "mystery", which is both desirable and extremely dangerous. It is impossible to know it, it is impossible to express it in words, but you can merge with it, become one with it. True, there is a danger of burning in the fire of the mysterious. A person who has reached the station of the sirr does not aspire to anything: neither to fame nor to success. A person who finds himself at the level of the sirs is completely saturated with sadness, for he is on the border of the material and divine worlds. This is the inescapable longing of a traveler who has half a day left to reach his desired home, but he sighs and returns back,let's hit the road. He walks without looking back, and the world around him sighs and mourns with him...Each stop implies a certain set of typical diseases. They belong to them from the very beginning. Getting acquainted with the Sufi camps, the reader will be able to better understand the causes of certain diseases.
Parking nafs.
Diseases caused by the false self
The concept of “nafs” is usually translated as the animal force of the body, ego, selfishness. Nafs is inherent in all people, that is, it is an integral part human nature. The first step on the path of comprehending the Almighty in Sufi practice is considered to be overcoming nafs - one's own egoism.In the parking lot of nafs, a person, as the owner of vital needs, is from birth. As children, we are completely at the mercy of this parking lot: we are capricious if we do not get what we want, we show unreasonable persistence. Over time, the child gets used to social norms and can regulate his desires. But unfortunately, many people remain in the parking lot of nafs all their lives, being at the mercy of animal needs, in the desire for entertainment and pleasure. In the chapter devoted to the causes of diseases, we will especially recall once again the parking of the nafs. Without discipline, we will not learn to resist this harmful influence and eventually turn into an irritable, touchy, whining creature, tormented by various sores. Nafs can lead to a heart attack, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, hepatitis and even cancer. Nevertheless, people are willing to pay years of fear and disease for moments of ghostly pleasure!A person in the nafs parking lot is subject to all diseases that are well known to a respected reader: alcoholism and drug addiction, heart pain, cancer, hepatitis, poor eyesight, overweight, depression, anxiety, moodiness, sexually transmitted diseases and so on. Nufs is an insidious thing. He can make a person fight with himself, he can even move him to fight with the nafs itself, but the result will be remorse and illness. One way or another, but in order to successfully master the methods presented in this book, the reader will have to work a lot with such an entity as nafs.With the help of exercises that promote the development of the will, the ability to control oneself, people get rid of the harmful influence of nafs and move to the station of the heart.
Station of the heart (calb)
Even if a very beautiful bowl
covered in a layer of mud
you won't find a pattern on it...
Before proceeding with the treatment of the wound, it must be cleaned - this is a necessary condition for the speedy healing. The heart zone (kalb) is located in the area that includes the solar plexus, heart and liver. The word “Kalb” itself can be translated not only as the heart, but also as the soul, understanding, the best, sincerity and purity.
By itself, the station of the heart is characterized by an unconditional love for life, a complete acceptance of the world as it is.Outwardly, it seems that a person who is at the station of the heart does not care about anything. “An incorrigible optimist,” we say about such a person. But, no matter how strange it may seem, this parking lot can also be the cause of diseases, because unbridled love for the world is like a fire breaking free - it burns everything around. In this parking lot, a person begins to quarrel with others, “explodes”, loses friendship.
Nervous diseases appear, the work of the kidneys is upset, and the head often hurts. This is due to the pronounced mental instability of people who are in the parking lot of the heart. But if the diseases caused by the influence of nafs are difficult to treat, then the diseases characteristic of people who are in their spiritual development at the station of the heart indicate that a person is on the way to recovery.
Without the help of a mentor, it is almost impossible to rise to a level higher than the stop of the heart.
The heart must be pure, then it will be receptive and calm. In the old days, a woman who received bad news or harbored a bitter feeling in her heart would go to the bank of the river and talk about her grief, referring to the seething stream. The running water carried away everything black that was in my soul. It is very important not to keep negative feelings in your heart. A person who does not know how to competently get rid of negative emotions gets irritated, angry, offended for any reason, and thereby harms, first of all, himself, his health.
Station of the spirit (ruuh)
Even if one of your feet is already in hell -
Don't lose hope and presence of mind.
The energy trajectories described in this book are aimed at educating the spirit. The real disease and the subjective feelings of the disease - things are different. The spirit allows us to feel what the body and soul provide us.Once the Almighty called to himself the angel of death and said to him:
Go to that city: there, lately, people have become excessively indulging in sin, kill a hundred sinners, and bring souls to me.
Angel with all the agility went to carry out the order. A little time passed, during which the inhabitants of the sinful city survived epidemics of plague and fever. The angel of death again appeared before the Almighty. Behind him, as many as five thousand souls flickered with a posthumous brilliance.
Why so many? the Lord wonders. - After all, our conversation was only about a hundred! You will pay for breaking orders!
Let me justify myself, - asked the angel of death. - I carried out the order - I killed exactly one hundred souls - no more, no less - but the rest left the earthly world because of fear. Some people, looking at the sick, experienced such a strong fright that the disease appeared in them spontaneously. I would like to heal them, so as not to disobey Your order, but I carried out only Your order.
A lot depends on our attitude towards the disease. If we let it into our hearts, make just such a choice, then the consequences can be the saddest.At the station of the spirit, a person becomes merciful, compassionate.
The Beginning of Healing - Obtaining the Necessary Knowledge
Any work that leads to success begins with reliable, proven knowledge. Sufi healing relies on knowledge of the laws of human development, from the first to last day his life, on the knowledge of the changes that occur to him every day. Having become acquainted with the theory that goes back centuries and is partially described in the writings of the Sufi of our line, Ibn Sina (Avicenna), the respected reader will understand the cause of his illnesses and failures, and then consciously apply the proposed methods to his life.
Age and Health: The Sufi Cycles of Human Life
Recovery tasks for every age
The entire life path can be divided into a number of seven-year cycles (Fig. 1). At the end of each cycle, we experience some deterioration in health, which is associated with the renewal of our body. The "embryos" of many chronic diseases appear exactly at the border of every seven years of a person's life. These data are consistent with the facts of modern science, which says that a person changes every five to seven years. If, during a period of temporary decline in strength, he begins to “feed” the disease with medicines, then he risks making it his companion for life. Of course, it also makes no sense to sit back: in this book, I just tried to talk about the most effective Sufi methods to support the reader in difficult times for his body.
Until the age of 40, a person uses the energy potential that was laid down by his parents.
Closer to the age of 42, problems begin related to the fact that energy is declining, and a person is not able to replenish his energy reserves due to “blockages” and the inability to harmonize his life. At best, mild fatigue appears, and at worst, illness and depression.
Most of those who have crossed the line of 42 years of age retain those ways of behavior that they acquired during the past life, up to facial expressions.Only the need to maintain acceptable relationships with the environment (work, family, dog, car) allows people to “pull the strap”, reinforcing their habits (“well, I will do all your exercises, just watch football, but better tomorrow - with a fresh mind .. .”).Therefore, the older the person, the more time he will have to work on establishing harmony. Experience says what needs to bework actively for as many days as a person is old.This formula was developed by the ancient Sufis a very long time ago and is still used in the practice of harmonizing human life.
The disease is somewhat reminiscent of a bad habit: we harm our body, but at the same time we get sweet moments of pleasure. Have you seen the expression on the face of a sick person who put a treasured pill under his tongue? Is this not a grimace of pleasure, or at least relief?However, I hope that now, knowing that during the course of life people inevitably experience a breakdown from time to time, the respected reader will be ready to use Sufi methods to replenish their vitality.
Doctors know that most are destined to live to 110-112 years. It's about the majority. Some people are able to live longer. 112 years is the limit that everyone can count on, but due to the wrong lifestyle, harmful environment Most people don't live out what nature has given them.
These 112 years can be divided into four major life stages of 28 years each. In turn, each of these four stages can be divided into four seven-year cycles.
The role of these cycles must be known for a meaningful attitude to the process of restoring health.
Each cycle of human life in the views of the ancient Sufis has its own purpose. This is somewhat reminiscent of a journey, when each segment of the path - from parking lot to parking lot - has its own mission, its own task. To achieve this goal, the traveler must prepare in a certain way: to know the features of the route, the living conditions in the area through which his road lies. If he knows that he will have to go through a natural area with high humidity, he will definitely take with him an extra change of clothes, wrap his legs with waterproof material. If he finds out that he will have to visit hungry lands, where it is not so easy to get food for himself, he will learn to fast, get by with little.
Our journey through life also resembles the long wanderings of a dervish. It is divided into 4 large segments of the path and 28 small, seven-year ones (Fig. 2). Not all of us will go through this path from beginning to end: that is the will of the Almighty. But each of us can get acquainted with what awaits us on this path, in order to be ready for various surprises. Know yourself - yes, know the Almighty!
The first stage is called the time of growth by the Sufis. It accounts for the first 28 years. Growth time is characterized by excess water content in the body. Water is a symbol of impermanence, variability. Until the age of seven, children love to play, often change the type of activity, sometimes it is difficult with them. But balance does not come even later: until the age of 28, a person is looking for something, striving for something.
Growth time
First life cycle ends at age seven. This is a time of active growth, the formation of the skeleton, the main systems of the body. Temperament develops, the child's speech is formed.If during this period the child is overprotected, it develops more slowly. And having got used to constant guardianship, he tries to attract attention even more often by crying. Here it is useful for parents to remember that crying in itself is not harmful. On average, a child at this age will cry at least once a day. Crying also has a beneficial side - it strengthens the lungs. Of course, it is necessary to distinguish when crying begins to attract attention, or when something hurts the child.
If a three-year-old child falls, then he must get up on his own. If a child gets dirty while playing, there is no problem. Play in this cycle of life is a way to comprehend the world around us. By the end of the first seven-year period, the child gradually begins to move away from games: studies fill his life, he begins to be interested in “adult” questions. And probably, as a symbol of the first step into the adult world, children usually begin to lose milk teeth by the age of 7.
The second life cycle is usually completed by the age of 14. At all times it was a difficult period for a growing person - physical and puberty occurs, the voice breaks. Often this age is called the period of hormonal explosion. An important period for the formation of human mentality.
By the age of 21, the formation of the reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics ends. In young people, facial hair appears, the physique is finally formed. The formation of intellectual functions is also being completed.
By the age of 28, a person masters some profession, starts a family and moves to the stage of parking.
Stability time
The time of stability is the time of gaining balance, the time of self-realization. If during this period a person harmoniously distributes his forces, then he achieves great success. Sudden changes in activity can significantly harm. For some modern people, life in ups and downs, storms and calms is the norm. This approach to life is sometimes even welcomed. As a result, we see men who are bald by the age of 30, and women who are not capable of intimacy, because there is no time.
In a period of stability, a person's health directly depends on how evenly and harmoniously he develops in all areas of his life: in the family, at work, in public life, in communication with friends, with nature. If some wing "sinks", then our flight becomes choppy, spasmodic, and from time to time we dive into the zone of illness and dissatisfaction with life.
At this age, the human body does not grow and, as a rule, a person is self-sufficient. Normally, to maintain our lives, for our own development, we do not need additional help from other people. On the contrary, any excessive push towards “happiness” can only push us into the abyss of unhappiness and frustration. This, of course, is not about those emergency cases when help is needed - I'm talking about extra help.
Our body in a period of stability does not require special exercises, drugs and influences. It should be so, but due to the fact that people do not know the laws by which they live, not everyone succeeds in living harmoniously.
Compared to the first stage of life, a person has less heat during the parking period. This does not mean that the body temperature is decreasing - on average, it is still at the level of 36 degrees C. But, if I may say so, its “brightness” is decreasing. The analogy with the light bulb comes to mind. They are different in incandescence, and at the same temperature their brightness is different: one has more, and the other has less.
The same is true for life stages. During the period of stability, it is enough for a person to sleep 6-7 hours a day. It must be remembered that only the development of the organism stops, but the mind continues to improve: a person becomes wiser, more reasonable.
Prosperous time
The time of prosperity (56-84 years) requires a person to move, be active - only in this case he will be able to maintain himself in a harmonious state. The desire to live intensifies, the person becomes stronger in spirit. At this age, the water content in the body decreases. Also, the body lacks other substances, so various “sores” begin to make themselves felt. Particular attention should be paid to the internal organs, it is required to observe the regime of work and rest, the regime of the day. You need to do more gymnastics, physical labor, move more. You need to eat food more often, but a little bit, more often cleanse the intestines. As I said, at this age, many begin to get sick with various ailments. These people take these disorders very seriously and "support" them with a set of drugs and myths that go with them. As in the case of diseases that occur in early age periods, these diseases also pass, but much more slowly. At this age stage, as well as at the next one, it is enough to sleep 4-5 hours a day to restore strength.
time of wisdom
The time of wisdom falls on the last 28 years. The person returns to childhood. He, like a child, often falls, is naughty, requires attention. Bones become brittle and hard. New hair begins to grow and new teeth appear, resembling grains of rice. The person becomes like a very old tree, on which new shoots appear. Beginning with the eleventh cycle, the second childhood begins. No wonder they say: "Old that small." He requires attention, affection, he just needs not so much physical as spiritual support. Without relatives and friends, this person is not able to satisfy most of his needs. But old people have one magical quality. Their desires for other people often come true, so in the East it is customary to ask elders for blessings. There is no miracle in this, just those to whom the time of wisdom comes see in each person exactly what he is able to achieve. Their blessing is, if you like, a kind of life program. Wise over the years, the elder sees what is still inaccessible to others.By the end of each seven-year cycle, there is a restructuring in the activity of the body, which can lead to a temporary deterioration in health. If certain exercises are not performed during this period, then the disease can become fixed, the body can get used to it. Sufi psycho-technologies are in many respects just aimed at getting through these temporary troubles as less painfully as possible.
Sufi daily cycle - the law of harmonious and healthy life
Sufis of the past described the daily cycle - the distribution of a person's daily activity, which contributes to healing and maximum personal realization.
Some readers will be frightened by the external severity of the daily cycle, but by reading to the end, you will still begin your journey into the area of \u200b\u200bsuccess and health.Waking up is recommended about half an hour before sunrise. If you live in a region where, depending on the time of year, sunrise can occur at 9-10 am, then take 6 am as “sunrise”. Remember that sleep and food are two wings, thanks to which nafs flies right into our souls, destroying everything in its path.
Waking up, we perform breathing exercises for 10-20 minutes (read the relevant chapter) and we can, if we want, take a nap for another fifteen minutes. Sufis call this period of sleep kaylula, which can be translated as “light sleep”.When we finally wake up, we do recovery exercises for 15-30 minutes, and then we take a shower and have breakfast. It is necessary to have breakfast with family, friends and talk about pleasant things - then you can make a good start for the coming day. It's not just about good mood. In the end, some can provide it for themselves with a bottle of beer, "one hundred grams" or coffee with a cigarette. I'm talking about how to make your life healthy in every way. Waking up, you re-enter life - and this should be done without “hitting the body”, but smoothly, measuredly, as if listening to yourself, experiencing the joy of communicating not only with your body, but also with people around you.
Until noon, people have an increase in activity - at this time it is necessary to solve the most important tasks that require large energy costs. If someone allows himself a hearty lunch at this time, then let him eat, but remember that he thereby exposes himself to the risk of getting sick with gastric disorders. The food eaten in the morning has not yet been digested, and a new portion will lie on top of it, and it will rot, poisoning everything around for a long time.
In the afternoon, you can have a light snack with friends, but by no means alone, for it is written that when we eat food alone, we share a meal with Satan! In fact, during the day you can refrain from hard food, preferring liquid food to it. Once Khoja Nasreddin was going to work and on the way he met a beggar musician who, with his hoarse singing, was trying to earn a few coins. When the mullah returned home in the evening, he was already from afar struck by the sonority of his voice, charming the onlookers crowded around the beggar. Khoja froze in place as if rooted to the spot. After waiting for the end of the street concert, he approached the musician: “Why did you sing so discordantly this morning?!” The musician smiled guiltily. A clean instrument sounds different, doesn’t it?” You need to eat as much as the body wants, but only when the body is ready for it. Small fasting for the purpose of cleaning is not a fashion. No one requires feats from you - at least three days a month, do a favor to your body!
After noon, human activity begins to gradually decline. If you get tired quickly, make time for an activating form of breathing (see the chapter on breathing).
Between 8 and 9 pm, Sufis recommend sleeping for 15-20 minutes, and then performing a relaxing form of breathing and - after it - an activating one. After exercise, you can enjoy a delicious dinner in the company of good friends or beloved relatives. Dinner should smoothly flow into some interesting activity, you can work, but a little and with pleasure. The meal should take place about half an hour before sunset.
In fact, an adult has time to sleep for 4 hours. Therefore, until two o'clock in the morning you can leisurely do something. Before going to bed, we take a shower, perform relaxing breathing exercises, internal dhikrs (which in this book, for the convenience of the reader, I called energy trajectories).
Falling asleep, it is recommended to think about the pleasant events that will happen the next day. If you lead a harmonious lifestyle, you will most likely wake up without an alarm around two or three in the morning. For those who are just starting the process of self-healing, we wish them success, but we warn you that you will not be able to follow the daily cycle right away. When you wake up, you will need to do some breathing exercises aimed at clearing. After all, it is at two o'clock in the morning that the kidneys actively begin work on recovery. People have nightmares just at this time!
You have to set the right goal. The goal of treatment, recovery, salvation, or work with the image of the result
When we get down to business, then, voluntarily or involuntarily, an image appears in our head end result work. Usually people call this image a goal. The goal is an ideal image of the final result of the activity. If the goal is negative (read: your body does not need it), then the person does not feel pleasure from achieving it. Often human goals- a product of nafs. They are not put by us, but by someone who needs us to suffer, get nervous, get sick, and in the end, despite all the sores, achieve our goal! It must be recalled that nafs is an energy structure inherent in the sinful nature of man. Sufis believe that it literally feeds on our negative emotions: disappointment, anger, fatigue. Nafs uses one way to achieve its goal - it upsets our balance. When you feel at odds with yourself, remember what you just read.
The question immediately arises: “How to understand where is my own goal, and where is the influence of the nafs?” The answer is simple and complex at the same time. If you made a decision too quickly without thinking, then most likely this is the influence of the nafs. Our own goals must be meaningful, which, of course, does not mean the absence of emotions.
Also, the influence of nafs can be recognized by the image of the result in our imagination. If we want to do something, but we think about harming someone, offending, then this is the influence of the nafs. Think positive thoughts about your goals.
Otherwise, this goal belongs to the nafs, and not to you, therefore, no matter how socially valuable it may seem, the result will be problems: feelings of guilt, a feeling that everything is not the way you want, aggression, going into alcoholism or gambling.
It's not all bad, of course. Some comprehend what happened and try to find a way to understand themselves, their Divine essence, creativity.
So, starting the process of harmonizing one's life, which some call treatment, others call recovery, others call salvation, first of all, you need to set and comprehend your goal. Read carefully again without moving on to the next sentence: set and reflect on your goal. If you want to “lose” a couple of kilograms of excess (from your point of view) weight, then ask yourself seven or eight times why you need it. At the third or fourth stage of this self-interview, it will pop out: “To please yourself!” So that's your goal! To love life, yourself, those around you and get truly divine pleasure from all this! As for excess weight, bad teeth, poor eyesight, kidney stones, osteochondrosis and impotence, this is a consequence of your dislike for yourself and ignorance of the patterns of life of that energy substance that you used to consider your body. Therefore, the main thing is to set a goal!
At the second stage, it is necessary to follow a certain sequence of movements, actions. What matters here is that you do the right things at the right time, in the right place, and with the right people. We hope that this book will provide you with a set of such methods and ways to tune in to their implementation.
After work, whatever it may be, we have a state of fatigue. Unfortunately, very often we perceive this condition as undesirable, which should be avoided. Meanwhile, this is a normal human condition. The life of the organism is a constant change of tension and relaxation. When we get used to reacting negatively to the possibility of fatigue, it means that we have a bad attitude towards one of the necessary components of achieving the goal. To achieve the desired result, we just need to be able to competently relax and competently strain.
Over time, the triad "goal - action - fatigue" turns into a habit. A habit is an automatic activity accompanied by a positive emotional background. Notice that it doesn't matter if a habit is bad or good, it is still colored by positive emotions. The habit of acting thoughtlessly, choosing random actions, the fear of intense purposeful efforts - all this is the reason that it is pleasant to be sick, it is pleasant to be a failure, it is very pleasant to die prematurely. Therefore, success in using the legacy of the Sufis of the past lies in the formation of new habits in relation to one's actions. The goal must be comprehended, actions must be subordinated to a positive goal and based on the laws of the life of the organism, and the attitude towards fatigue must be positive: one must be able to work with states of fatigue. Any fatigue is “treated” with 2-3 hours of competent sleep (with competent breathing) or 20-30 minutes of breathing and physical exercises.
The cycle of action ends with the achievement of the desired goal. Having reached it, it is necessary to celebrate it joyfully, pat yourself on the head, dance, sing.
In view of the foregoing, the model for achieving the result is as follows:
When a young person works, he needs to remember the result more often. Otherwise, he will “leave” in the wrong direction. When a person loses the goal, when the image of the result becomes blurred, fuzzy, a feeling of insecurity appears. The result of this uncertainty are diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. With this fact, I would like to once again remind the dear reader of how everything is interconnected in a person: his work, attitude to work and diseases. Excessive emotional activity speaks of hormonal disorders and affects the functioning of the kidneys.
We had such a case in our courses. A man came to get rid of anxiety. After examining him, we came to the conclusion that he had diseased kidneys. The x-ray showed nothing. But, insisting on a more thorough study, we found that the disease is just beginning to manifest itself. And the cause of this disorder was excessive emotions. Maybe the slogan “Everything over the edge!” and good for some teenagers waving their arms at concerts, but you and I are adults!
Conscious movement is the secret of successful recovery. Committing senseless actions, we are like monkeys, rushing about, screaming, capable not of creative work, but only of temporary adaptation to changing conditions.
That is why we constantly call for awareness of the impact of exercise - both breathing and physical.Sufis distinguish eighteen main joints in the human anatomy.Each joint is a kind of gate of the body, thanks to which energy can freely circulate through it. If any of the joints “creaks”, then a failure occurs. A set of exercises is aimed at ensuring that each of the joints is involved in it. For example, “stress relief”, which the reader can learn about in detail from the description of restorative exercises, gives a vibration that spreads throughout the body, contributing to filling it with healing power and energy.
Working with the joints - these energy gateways of the body - contributes to the restoration of energy metabolism in the body and leads to the harmonization of our lives, and therefore to healing.
It must be remembered that expectations regarding the results of our actions may go against what the body actually needs. That is why most often the result is not the one we imagine. Sometimes this happens just because the energy metabolism is disturbed. The exercise “Angel Wings” can help restore it. The achievement of the goal, as you know, largely depends on motivation. In psychology, it is customary to distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is associated with activity, as they say, from the heart, with love, for the sake of the process itself. External motivation is driven by rewards and punishments. Studies show that if a person acts based on an internal need, then the quality of his work is much higher than when he acts, as they say, under duress.
Sufism belongs to the category of ancient teachings aimed at spiritual perfection, which has gained worldwide distribution. With the help of practice, people began to get rid of the accumulated problems that often occur on the way to the goal.
Women's Sufi practices are designed specifically for the beautiful half of the world. They are a series of exercises that allow you not only to change outwardly, but also to enrich yourself spiritually. Practical exercises should be started only after studying the philosophy and methods of teaching.
The philosophy of Sufi practices is to show the absence of any differences between the outside world and a person in particular. Over time, the methodology and philosophy of practice has not changed. To fully enjoy the present, there is no need to regularly return to the past and not stop thinking about the future. Reality should be appreciated and become happy from what a person has at the present moment. Sufism is present in many areas of life, and the more spiritually developed a person is, the closer he is to the Creator.
The literal translation from Persian means the absence of distinctions between the world and man. The teachings are based on the philosophy that was laid down at the time of the creation of civilization.
- The Almighty cannot be considered as a separate person, because a part of him is present everywhere.
- Sufism is transmitted only from heart to heart, since the practice belongs to the category of magical.
- The deeper one studies Sufism, the closer one becomes to God. Complete dissolution in the Almighty is also possible.
- To enjoy life, one should not think much about the future and the present.
The practice is passed from person to person, but the Creator as a person is not considered, since he is the progenitor of his creations. Sufism is considered a mystical, unlike anything separate direction in Islamic culture who practices spiritual practices and asceticism. The teachings are aimed at acquiring the opportunity to purify spiritually from the accumulated negativity. After a person has gone through several stages of purification, new spiritual qualities are acquired. To study the direction, you will need a special mentor - a murshid. Everything that is capable of contradicting Sharia law has nothing to do with Sufism.
Psychology of teaching
The first attempts to inculcate love for the new teaching were based on several ideas, among them the purification of the soul through repentance and poverty. Thus, practitioners saw a way to approach the Creator. According to Sufis, regular practice will help create an ideal person who does not focus on his own feelings and strives to merge with Divine truth.
The practice is aimed at improving the inner world - the spiritual. Material components are not taken into account, because they can cause a feeling of dependence, which will not allow you to serve the Lord. Among the mandatory components of the course is a detailed study of the Koran and other teachings that the Prophet Muhammad preached.
Sufism is esoteric
Those people who have chosen for themselves the path of enlightenment and knowledge of the Divine truth do not have to lead an ascetic or detached way of being. According to Sufi practitioners, earthly life allows not only to know yourself better, but also gives you the opportunity to work on your weaknesses and change yourself. It is based on divine love, which is seen as an inexhaustible source of strength and love, leading to the Creator. For knowledge, several stages must be passed:
- A heartfelt and emotional love develops for all the creations of the Creator;
- Service to the world is sacrificial in nature (a person is obliged to engage in gratuitous charity without receiving anything in return);
- The divine spark is present in everything, but a person must learn to divide the world into white and black;
- The love that only a person is capable of must be directed to God.
Positive and negative aspects of studying Sufism
For centuries, disputes have not stopped about whether there is a direct need for Sufi practices. For many, such teachings are equated with a sect, and for inexperienced followers, the teachings can be dangerous. However, people made such conclusions on the basis of a long teaching conducted by charlatans who seek to adjust the practice for themselves, thereby greatly distorting the original information. To know the truth, you should use one of the many books and treatises that will help dispel the myths regarding Sufi practices.
For beginners, it is essential to find spiritual guide who in the learning process would be guided solely by the principles of the described teaching. Such a person will become a kind of link that will help to establish contact with Higher powers. To know true devotion and perfection is possible by dissolving in one's own teacher. The first classes will be aimed at improving the concentration of attention, the formation of correct thinking. The lesson plan is drawn up by the teacher, focusing on the abilities of a particular person. To enter a religion, you will need to familiarize yourself with the main stages of entry:
| Religion | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Haqiqat | This stage of human development is considered the highest. In addition to communicating with God, a person is regularly aware of his presence and sees him everywhere. |
| Marefat | Aimed at improving existing knowledge. Love for the Supreme will be all-consuming. In addition to direct contact with God, material values are lost, and in their place comes the understanding that the Universe is multifaceted. |
| Tarikat | It is based on several stages of self-development. To begin with, a person learns respect, love for one's neighbor, humility, patience, abstinence, poverty, prudence, endurance and repentance. There are also teachings about death, intellectual development and thought processes. Ultimately, man will strive to connect with God. |
| Sharia | This will require steady adherence to the Qur'an and its preliminary study. It is desirable to be a native speaker of the Prophet Mohammed. |
The need for Sufi practices
The purpose of such events is the awakening of the divine and one's own energy. Subsequently, students are trained in the application (implementation) of energy flows. The method is fascinating and complex at the same time. Whirling in Sufi dance, which is taught from an early age. In every culture there is a series of ritual dances that are aimed at releasing the internal energy of a person and establishing contact with the Higher powers.
The construction of Sufi practices obliges the training of ritual circles. Ladies' dances allow you to transform not only spiritually, but also externally. In the process of whirling, the girl understands that the released energy flows will transform her beyond recognition.
After contact with the inner "I" is established, harmony with the outside world will appear. Women understand that energy can be used to change reality. The attitude to the world and the Universe is changing, and a person acquires a sense of happiness and harmony. Troubles will no longer cause a negative response. A person will forget about such concepts as irritation, anger and hatred. Life will have a new meaning.
Cleansing practices
Regardless of the purpose for which a person decided to master Sufi practices, the first step on the path to learning the teachings will be learning to cleanse one's own body of negativity. After that, a person will feel happiness from the fact that negative emotions will become uncontrollable, and communication with the Universe is possible and real. The student gains self-confidence, becoming calm and finding inner harmony. Women's practices are considered the most ancient, which are aimed at changing the appearance of practitioners. Breathing exercises, meditation and ritual movements will help get rid of negative emotions, extra pounds and lead to the improvement of the body.
Exercises alone will not be enough, because practices are divided into separate systems. By age, there are some restrictions associated with the fact that a person learns to awaken energy and use it, and this is beyond the control of small children.
The applied techniques are distinguished by originality and originality. They allow not only to open the heart to the outside world, but also to establish contact with the Higher powers. Instead of devotion to teaching, a person receives confidence, peace and inner harmony. Women's practices also require an experienced mentor who understands the essence of the chosen technique. Some rituals are performed at specific times. A series of breathing exercises, body movements and meditation practices will help get rid of excess weight.
Dance in Sufism
In most cases, people associate Sufism with dancing. This is explained by the fact that the practice is based on approaching the Creator, which can be achieved through dance. Skirts are used as attire, and people whirl to the rhythms of drums and flutes. Skirts are put on one on top of the other, according to the principle of the mandala - the infinity of our Universe.
An increase in the exchange of energy flows is noted not only among dancers, but also among observers. The opportunity to perform a ritual dance is given to hermit monks who have served within the monastery for at least three years. Independent practices are possible, but the eyes of the dancers must remain open.
It is necessary to consider some features of the practices used. To scare away evil spirits, before dancing, a person needs to stamp his foot and clap his hands. As a greeting, a person makes a bow and presses his hands to his chest. Among the dancers, a leader is determined, which will be a symbol of the Sun. When dancing, one arm goes down while the other goes up. Thus the space and the earth are connected. Spinning should be as long as it takes to enter a state of meditative trance. Dance testifies to the true attitude of a person to life.
The second chakra is responsible for beauty and health in girls. Sufi magnetic practices are used to open it. Exercises should be performed in a sitting position. The back is kept straight, the eyes are closed. Putting your hands to your chest, a series of deep breaths are taken, while the heart is filled with love. Exhaling, a woman directs energy flows into the second chakra, thereby opening it.
How is Zikr performed?
Participants sit or stand in a circle. After instruction, the students do a series of exercises that replace each other, presenting a rhythmic picture. The movements are gradually speeding up. Singing and music are used as a training for opening psychoenergetic channels. The latter is considered the food of the soul and the most effective way to achieve spiritual development. In schools, a lot of time is devoted to regular listening to music and poetry. After, the students practice dancing to folk music. A high level of efficiency was achieved through meditation practices, which are carried out not only in a stationary state, but also during the dance.
Speed Techniques
With the help of such practices, a spiritual mentor will help to achieve a visible effect in a very short period of time. High-speed practices are used if a person shows a high indicator of psychoenergetic readiness. The meditative tradition of Sufi practices is varied. This will require experience with consciousness, mind and body. Training is provided regarding the crystallization of consciousness, spatial dimensions and methods of entering nirvana.
In the teachings you can find a lot of original and original. Similarities can also be seen when comparing the teachings of other schools. The same patterns of spiritual development are used in:
- school of Juan Matus;
- Hindu yoga;
- Buddhist mysticism;
- Taoism;
- Hesychasm;
- Sufism.
The more practical experience the student has gained, the more intensively he will have to work with a mentor. Mature stages imply understanding and using the energy structures of the human body. The origin and methods of using chakras have been known for years. The emphasis is on learning to work with the anahata chakra, which is responsible for heart love.
- Without trust, no technique will bring the expected result. In the process of practical lessons, it is necessary to fully open up to the Universe. The meditative state can last for hours.
- There is a break after the exercise.
- If a person understands that in the process of dancing he begins to fall, this should be done with his stomach down. After you need to relax and lie on the floor for a while.
- A person dances in a strictly individual rhythm. All movements remain smooth.
- At the moment of opening the eyes, it is necessary to focus on the raised hand.
- At the moment of whirling, the body is as relaxed as possible.
- Circling is carried out in any direction.
- The interval between the dance and the last meal should be 3 or more hours.
The meaning of life in the struggle
According to the famous teacher and sage al-Ghazaln, every person has only two enemies, called lust and anger. The insidiousness of enemies lies in the fact that they have an impact not only on a person, but are also able to lead him. The desires generated by negative thoughts do not correspond to the true intentions of a person as a person. An example is advertising, which occupies an important place in the world of sales.
The purpose of advertising, regardless of whether a video clip, brochure or banner was offered to a person, is to arouse the desire to try or take possession of any product or service. There is no time left for extraneous thoughts, and the brain begins to work in a different direction. True intentions fade into the background, and instead of them, the voice of the body appears, which loses touch with the mind. This leads to the fact that the human spirit breaks down, unpleasant thoughts and desires are born, diseases develop. Reactions and emotions must be controlled by a person, otherwise base and obscene instincts will prevail. Each desire has its own nature of origin, which should be analyzed and understood.
Conclusion
For many, the true attitude of the church towards such religions and cultural trends remains a mystery. The concept of "Christian Sufism" does not exist. Many aspects of various world practices are similar, because, first of all, the teachings are aimed at increasing the spiritual component, repentance and spiritual (physical) purification. mystique Christian church does not recognize as rituals and ceremonies, which he classifies as pagan. Everything related to pagan culture came from the Devil, so this is prohibited by the church.
There are different directions of spiritual development and Sufism is one of them. It is used to cope with problems, unlock potential and better understand yourself. There are different practices that help to transform not only internally, but also externally.
What is Sufism?
The mystical direction in Islam, which preaches asceticism and increased spirituality, is called Sufism. It is used to cleanse the soul of negativity and acquire the right spiritual qualities. Sufism is a direction that is difficult to understand, therefore, one cannot do without the help of a spiritual mentor (murshid) at the first stages. Anything that is contrary to Sharia cannot be considered Sufism.
Philosophy of Sufism
The name of this direction in Persian means that there are no differences between a person and the outside world. Modern Sufism is based on a philosophy laid down from the very beginning of creation.
- To live in the present, you do not need to remember the past and look into the future, the main thing is to appreciate the moments and not worry about what will happen in an hour or a day.
- Sufis exist everywhere and the closer a person is to God, the more he dissolves in him and becomes Everything.
- Sufism is transmitted from heart to heart, like something magical.
- God is not a person, and he exists everywhere.
Psychology of Sufism
At the first stages of the formation of this trend, one of the main ideas was the purification of the soul through the practice of poverty and repentance, so the Sufis wanted to get closer to the Almighty. The principles of Sufism are based on the creation of a perfect man who is free from his Ego and merging with Divine truth. The main directions of this practice help to improve, get rid of material dependence and serve God. Necessarily, the principles of this trend rely on the teachings of the Koran and follow the ideas of the Prophet Muhammad.
Esoteric Sufism
People who have decided to embark on the path of knowing God should not lead a detached and ascetic lifestyle, since Sufis believe that worldly life gives the best chance to know and change oneself. At the heart of the presented flow is divine love, which is considered as the only energy and force that can lead to God. The mysticism of Sufism includes several stages for its knowledge.
- First, the development of emotional and heartfelt love is carried out, for everything bright on earth.
- The next stage involves sacrificial service to people, that is, you need to do charity, helping people without demanding anything in return.
- There is an understanding that God is in everything, and not only in good, but also in bad things. At this stage, a person should stop dividing the world into black and white.
- Esoteric Sufism, at its completion, means directing all existing love towards God.
Sufism - for and against
For more than a dozen years, a lot of controversy has been associated with such a concept as “Sufism”. Many believe that this direction is a sect and people who join it are in danger. Opinion against it also arose due to the fact that many atheists and charlatans who distort information have entered this religious trend. The truth about Sufism is a topic that interests many scholars and has led to many theories and books. For example, there is a well-known book called The Truth About Sufism, where you can find answers to important questions and learn about existing myths.
How to start studying Sufism?
To understand the basics of this trend and get the first knowledge, you need to find a teacher who will be the link. He may be called a leader, a pir, a murshid, or an arif. Sufism calls beginners (followers) murid. One of the important stages is the disappearance into the master, which implies the perfection of devotion. As a result, the student discovers that in everything around him he sees only his mentor.
At the initial stages, the teacher offers the murids different practices for developing concentration, stopping thoughts, and so on. When figuring out where to start Sufism, it should be noted that training directly depends on the individual characteristics of each beginner. In different brotherhoods, the number of stages for entering a religion is different, but four main ones can be distinguished among them:
- Sharia. It implies the literal implementation of the laws described in the Qur'an and the Sunnah.
- Tarikat. The stage is based on the development of a number of steps, which are called makam. The main ones include: repentance, prudence, temperance, poverty, patience, hope in God and humility. Tariqat applies the method of thinking about death and intensive intellectual work. In conclusion, the murid experiences an inexplicable and strong desire to achieve unity with God.
- Marefat. There is further training and improvement of knowledge and love for God. Having reached this stage, the Sufi already understands the multidimensionality of space, the insignificance material assets and has an experience of communion with the Almighty.
- Haqiqat. The highest stage of spiritual ascent, when a person worships God as if he is in front of him. There is a concentration on the gaze and observation of the Creator.
Sufi practices for women and female power
The techniques used in Sufism, original and original, give a chance to purify and open the heart, to feel the joy of communicating with the world, God and oneself. In addition, a person gains peace, confidence and harmony. Sufi practices female power are ancient, and it is recommended to deal with them under the guidance of an experienced mentor, since you need to know and understand their essence. In addition, certain actions must be performed at certain times.
Meditation, different body movements, all this helps to improve your health, get rid of excess weight and negativity. Sufi practices represent entire systems, so doing a couple of exercises will not be enough. It is equally important to consider age restrictions. Ancient Sufi practices not only awaken divine energy, but also teach you how to use it yourself.
Sufi Practices of Dasha
The winner of the 17th season of the famous show "The Battle of Psychics" Swami Dashi practices Sufism. He conducts various seminars and seminars, where he helps people get rid of negativity and. He bases his practices on sound, breath and movement. The Sufi exercises proposed by him help to remove emotional, mental and physical blocks. Known some of the practices used by Dasha:
- Dynamic Meditations. Active and intense monotonous movements help to achieve relaxation and unity of the soul, body and spirit.
- Sufi whirling and zikr are used to enter a trance.
- Carefree walking with meditation and running in place helps to go beyond the possible.
Sufi practice of dhikr
Repeated repetition of the sacred text, deep meditation is called zikra. This practice has its own characteristics and different movements are used for it: prayer postures, whirling, swaying, vibration, and so on. The basis of dhikr is the Qur'an. Sufi energy practice helps to cope with the negative and get a positive charge. Used, singing and silence. Variants and modifications of dhikr are different depending on the brotherhood or order where they are held. In groups, dhikr is performed as follows:
- Participants stand or sit in a circle.
- The leader gives a meditative attunement.
- According to his instructions, everyone performs certain exercises, which are replaced one after another. They are rhythmic movements performed at an accelerating pace.
- During this, the participants say prayer formulas.
Sufi dances
One of the most famous practices of Sufism is skirt dancing, which helps to get closer to God. They are performed by dervishes to the accompaniment of drums and flute. Skirts worn one on top of the other work on the principle of a mandala and during unwinding they increase the impact of energy on people dancing and watching. It is worth saying that in order to perform the dance, a monk must lead a strict lifestyle and stay in a monastery for three years. Such Sufi practices can be carried out on your own, but then you need to spin with your eyes open. There are features of such practices.
- Before the start of whirling, the dervishes make a clap and stamp their foot, which is necessary to scare away the shaitan.
- Bowing is of great importance, as well as placing the hand at the chest, which is a greeting.
- Among all the dancers there is a chief dervishes, symbolizing the Sun.
- During the dance, one hand must certainly be raised, and the other lowered. Thanks to this, a connection with the Cosmos and the earth occurs.
- Whirling takes place for a long time, due to which the dervishes enter a trance, thereby uniting with God.
- During the dance, the dervishes show their attitude to life.
Sufi practices for weight loss
Adherents of the presented religious movement claim that all the problems of people, like illness or excess weight, are associated with a lack of understanding of their purpose in life. Sufi practices for women, including various exercises, teach you how to manage vital energy. In addition, this current teaches how to properly eat, think and act. Cope with excess weight as a result of cleansing your soul and becoming on the right path. All meditations, Sufi breathing practices, dances and other options will be appropriate for weight loss.
Sufism and Christianity
Many are interested in the question of how the church treats such religious directions. There is no such thing as Christian Sufism, but there is much in common between these concepts, for example, the idea of purifying the soul through the practice of repentance and the primacy of the spiritual component. The church claims that Christianity does not accept mysticism, as if pagan rituals or religious movements therefore, in their opinion, Sufi practices are from the devil and should not be used.
