The Road of the Seeker
بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ Shaykh Muhammad Januwn al-Hasani at-Tijani ( q.s. ) said, “Know that the road that leads to the Presence of Allah is one only; however, it differs according to a seeker’s natural disposition, spirituality, strength, and weakness, will power, and his manner of approaching Allah. Some seekers will possess the best of all these qualities while others will have some only. Know also that if a seeker is of sound disposition, then his nafs will be safe from corrupt thoughts and evil ideas. Its journey will be a pleasant one as it will be carried on a comfortable vehicle of transport that moves obediently and fast, brings you closer to your destination and does not waver from its direction. However, if one is of corrupt disposition, then it will be the opposite. The path for such a person will be very rough and difficult to traverse. Know also that the motivation for traveling on his journey is very important. ...