{"product_id":"the-secrets-of-worship","title":"The Secrets of Worship","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecrets of Worship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Complete Guide to the Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the Spiritual Heart of the Five Pillars of Islam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis classic handbook unveils the profound secrets of worship pertaining to the Five Pillars of Islam. Written by a distinguished Ṣūfī Master and erudite scholar, this timeless work elegantly explains all forms of worship with their hidden spiritual realities in a classical manner that will captivate and transform the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Unique Approach: Sharī\u003cspan\u003eʿ\u003c\/span\u003eah and \u003cspan\u003eṬ\u003c\/span\u003earīqah United\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe author masterfully presents worship from two essential dimensions. First, the Sharī\u003cspan\u003eʿ\u003c\/span\u003eah (Sacred Law) provides the correct legal rulings and external forms of worship\u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003ethe theory and framework that every Muslim must know. Second, the \u003cspan\u003eṬ\u003c\/span\u003earīqah (Mystical Path) reveals the methodology, secrets, and spiritual realities—the practical execution and inner dimensions that bring worship to life. This dual approach ensures that readers understand not only what to do, but how to perform worship with spiritual presence, humility, and Divine consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Book is Essential:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mashāʾikh (spiritual masters) teach that \"he who first becomes a Ṣūfī and then an ʿĀlim is destroyed, but he who first becomes an ʿĀlim and then a Ṣūfī is indeed successful and reaches his ultimate goal.\" This book bridges both worlds, providing the correct knowledge essential for valid worship, as no worship benefits unless performed correctly according to sacred law. It emphasizes the paramount importance of spiritual culture in Islam, offering methods to experience euphoric pleasure in Divine service. The laws and guidance within strengthen one's faith and provide complete guidance from external compliance to internal realization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features: Etiquettes for Visiting Madinah al-Munawwarah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe book includes invaluable detailed guidance on the spiritual preparation required before embarking on the journey with sincere intention. It provides supplications to recite upon arrival when entering the blessed city, and explains proper conduct when approaching the Masjid an-Nabawī al-Sharīf. Readers learn the etiquette required in the Sacred Raw\u003cspan\u003eḍ\u003c\/span\u003eah and the blessed presence of the Prophet \u003cspan\u003eﷺ\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePhysical preparations are carefully outlined, including performing wu\u003cspan\u003eḍ\u003c\/span\u003eū, using miswāk, wearing clean preferably white clothing, and applying alcohol-free fragrances. The mental and spiritual state of the visitor is addressed, emphasizing walking with utmost humility, banishing unfavorable thoughts, and maintaining constant remembrance of the Prophet \u003cspan\u003eﷺ\u003c\/span\u003e. The author beautifully explains the reality of Divine welcome, describing how angels station themselves to greet those journeying to visit the Beloved Prophet \u003cspan\u003eﷺ\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe author writes with profound spiritual insight: \"When one sets out on a journey to Madinah al-Munawwarah with the intention of visiting the Beloved Prophet \u003cspan\u003eﷺ\u003c\/span\u003e, then Almighty Allāh \u003cspan\u003eﷻ\u003c\/span\u003e stations a legion of Angels to welcome that individual. They welcome him with gifts of mercy and respectfully shade him with their wings expressing words of praise, full of admiration at his good fortune.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Distinguished Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImām Mu\u003cspan\u003eḥ\u003c\/span\u003eammad Naqī \u003cspan\u003eʿ\u003c\/span\u003eAl\u003cspan\u003eī\u003c\/span\u003e Kh\u003cspan\u003eā\u003c\/span\u003en\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eرحمهالله\u003c\/span\u003e (born Jamādī-ul-Ākhir 1246 A.H.\/1830 CE) was a towering figure in both Islamic scholarship and spiritual mastery. He was the son of the great Naqshabandī Ṣūfī Master, \u003cspan\u003eʿĀ\u003c\/span\u003erife-Bill\u003cspan\u003eā\u003c\/span\u003eh Khaw\u003cspan\u003eā\u003c\/span\u003eja Mu\u003cspan\u003eḥ\u003c\/span\u003eammad Ri\u003cspan\u003eḍ\u003c\/span\u003eā\u003cspan\u003eʾʿ\u003c\/span\u003eAl\u003cspan\u003eī\u003c\/span\u003e Kh\u003cspan\u003eā\u003c\/span\u003en Naqshaband\u003cspan\u003eīرحمهالله\u003c\/span\u003e, whose lineage traces back through illustrious scholars and warriors who defended Islam with both pen and sword. His deep insight in complicated matters dazzled the contemporary \u003cspan\u003eʿ\u003c\/span\u003eUlam\u003cspan\u003eā\u003c\/span\u003e of his time, earning him the prestigious title \"Ra\u003cspan\u003eʾī\u003c\/span\u003es al-Mu\u003cspan\u003eḥ\u003c\/span\u003eaqqiqīn\" (The Master of the Research Scholars).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e336 pages - Hardback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sufi Pages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57236356235604,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/1806\/9588\/files\/IMG-20200109-WA0000.webp?v=1790035020","url":"https:\/\/www.thesunnibookstore.com\/products\/the-secrets-of-worship","provider":"The Sunni Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}