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Dua, as an
act of worship, stands unparalleled, with no equivalent to its profound
significance. It embodies a process in which the individual metaphorically
annihilates their own self, offering before their Lord what cannot be expressed
even to the closest of loved ones. The divine prerogative over the fulfillment
of needs and the execution of divine will is solely in the hands of Allah.
Reflecting on the laws governing the cosmos, one comes to understand that no
entity, save for Allah, possesses ultimate authority. Even when the discourse
of power is considered, it is by the grace of Allah that human beings are
allowed the privilege to exercise their limited agency. All creation, from
human beings to every form of existence, is utterly dependent on their Creator.
There exists no intercessor who can hear the pleas of creation and fulfill
their supplications except Allah. The Quranic injunctions underscore this:
"O mankind, you are the ones in
need of Allah, and Allah is the Self-Sufficient, the Praiseworthy." (Surah
Fatir 15)
In Surah Al-A'raf, it is affirmed:
"And turn to Him, devoting your
religion exclusively to Him. Invoke Him, fearing Him and hoping for His
mercy."
(Surah Al-A'raf 29)
The beloved Prophet
(P.B.U.H.) is reported to have said:
"O My devotees! I have made oppression forbidden for Myself, so do not
oppress one another." "O My devotees! All of you are misguided,
except for those whom I guide. So seek guidance from Me, and I shall guide
you." "O My devotees! All of you are hungry, except for those whom I
feed. So seek sustenance from Me, and I shall provide for you." "O My
devotees! All of you are naked, except for those whom I clothe. So seek
clothing from Me, and I shall clothe you." "O My devotees! You sin by
night and by day, and I forgive all sins."
In the act of supplication, it
is essential to petition for only that which is permissible (halal) and pure
(tayyib). The heart must be imbued with humility and reverence during this
sacred communication. True humility in supplication involves a deep recognition
of the magnificence of Allah, where one's posture and demeanor reflect
submission, with the head lowered, eyes moist with the tears of contrition, and
an earnest plea that mirrors one's total reliance on the Divine. Supplication,
in its most sincere form, must be uttered with quietude and reflection,
ensuring that the supplicant’s soul is fully immersed in the act of seeking
Divine grace.
Tajalliyat-The Divine Manifestation
KHWAJA SHAMS-UD-DEEN AZEEMI
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MERCIFUL, THE BENEVOLENT
Dedicated to those scientists, who are inching towards the cognizance of the facts, spotlighted by Allah Almighty, in the wake of their intelligent observation for the top vertex of scientific achievement, which is not other than the "Disastrous end of the Universe". And this is probably during 15th century of Lunar calendar.
