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Question: May
the Lord of the Worlds bestow upon you enduring health, and may you be
abundantly rewarded—by the grace of the Prophet Muḥammad
(P.B.U.H) and his noble progeny—for your selfless and unwavering service to
humanity.
The
purpose of this correspondence is to seek clarification regarding the spiritual
benefits of the Qur’anic verse Bismillāh al-Raḥmān
al-Raḥīm. I
encountered brief references to its virtues in a book, yet the explanation was
incomplete and left the matter unresolved. I respectfully request that you
elaborate on the spiritual properties of this blessed verse for the benefit of
the readership of Rooḥānī Daāk,
and further, that you outline the method for performing its zakāt. I am
eager to engage in this sacred discipline and humbly seek your permission to do
so. May Allah grant us all the grace to follow in the luminous footsteps of the
Noble Prophet Muḥammad (P.B.U.H). Āmīn.
Answer: Through
the practice of Bismillāh al-Raḥmān
al-Raḥīm,
numerous affairs of the world are brought to completion. When recited over an
ailing individual, it has been observed to bring immediate alleviation of
affliction. In contexts of economic difficulty or vocational instability,
persistent recitation induces a sense of balance, sustenance, and providential
facilitation. The verse’s spiritual effects are manifold, extending into realms
of healing, abundance, and inner alignment with Divine Mercy.
The
prescribed method for performing its zakāt—that is, the esoteric
activation of its latent spiritual potency—is as follows:
Select a specific time and location each night, ensuring solitude and
stillness. Recite the verse Bismillāh al-Raḥmān al-Raḥīm 3,125
times daily. This discipline must be sustained for forty consecutive nights, at
the end of which the total recitation will amount to 125,000 repetitions—the
numerological threshold traditionally associated with its zakāt. If the
practice is interrupted on any day, it is imperative to recommence the entire
process from the beginning; for instance, if discontinued on the twenty-fifth
day, one must start again from day one. Additionally, offer a symbolic
charitable contribution of 11.25 Rs every Thursday evening in the name of
Allah, as a gratitude. After the zakāt has been completed, if you
perform spiritual recitation (dam) for someone, instruct the patient to
give two rupees in charity.
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.
