The Benefit of the Tariqa in Life
The spiritual path (Tariqa) has the power to transform a person’s life entirely. The great mystic, Jalaluddin Rumi, after meeting Shams Tabrizi and entering the path of spiritual discipline, described himself as a dead man brought back to life. In his own words, he says:
I was dead, I came to life. I was weeping, now I laugh.
The kingdom of love came, and I became a sovereign forever.
To explore some of the profound benefits and blessings that the Tariqa brings to one’s life, we invite you to watch the following video:
As shown in the video, the seeker on this spiritual journey is guided by a spiritual master, known as a Sheikh of the Tariqa.
In the Qadiri Tariqa, the spiritual guide is Sheikh Shamsuddin Muhammad Nahro al-Kasnazan al-Qadiri al-Husseini, a descendant of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him).
You can witness some of the miraculous signs and divine graces associated with this noble Sheikh in the following video:
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Return to the Light: A Path Out of Depression and Aimlessness
Today, many people begin their days by waking up, heading to work, and then getting caught up in their daily routines. They spend hours of their lives on tasks that are often neither necessary nor meaningful. At night, they return home exhausted, pass the time scrolling on their phones or watching television, and then go to bed—only to repeat the same cycle the next day.
They do not know why they were created or what the true purpose of their lives is. All they feel is that time is slipping away, without meaning or direction.
In such a lifestyle, depression and emotional numbness are increasingly common. One of the most painful emotional conditions people face today is “emotional divorce”—a state in which spouses live under the same roof but feel emotionally distant and alone. Love disappears, but separation does not occur due to children, social pressures, or financial dependency.
When asked about the happiest time of their lives, many people recall their childhood—when their hearts were pure, and their faces radiant with joy.
You may have noticed how newborns seem to carry a special light in their eyes and on their faces. Everyone feels drawn to them—even animals tend to avoid harming them. According to spiritual sages, this is the Light of Divine Love, or what is known as Barakah (divine blessing). A child who carries this light is naturally charismatic without any effort.
This inner light acts like a natural antidepressant—it radiates joy and hope to those around. But over time, as one becomes immersed in the worldly life and the stains of sin accumulate, veils begin to cover the heart. These veils block the light of divine love from reaching the soul. That is why a joyful, radiant child may eventually grow into a gloomy and withdrawn adult.
Mystics teach that if a person wishes to recover that inner light and regain their natural charm and spiritual beauty, they must remove the veils that have clouded their heart. These veils are formed by sins and harmful actions. The only way to clear them is through true repentance—a sincere return to Allah from the depths of the heart.
But many people, despite repenting, see no change in their state. Their hearts remain heavy, their depression persists, and emotional disconnection stays unresolved. Why? Because their repentance has not been accepted.
The Qur’an describes this in the following verse:
“And when adversity touches you at sea, all those you invoke besides Him vanish—but when He delivers you to the land, you turn away. And man is ever ungrateful.”
(Surah Al-Isra, 17:67)
An unaccepted repentance is like a bounced check. Just as a merchant will only accept your check if it’s backed by a trustworthy guarantor, in the spiritual realm, repentance must also be guaranteed by someone close to Allah.
In Islamic mysticism, this trusted guarantor is known as the Spiritual Guide or Sheikh of the Tariqa—a person who is spiritually pure and approved by Allah. When a person repents through such a blessed guide and follows specific spiritual practices for 40 days, the results begin to manifest clearly in their life: depression lifts, emotional healing begins, and the light and blessing of Allah return to their heart.
It is the same light that children are born with—and yes, it is possible to return to it.
Return to the Light: A Path Out of Depression and Aimlessness
One of the most powerful and proven methods of sincere repentance in Islamic spirituality is to seek forgiveness through the help of a Allah-approved intermediary—the Spiritual Guide (Sheikh).
To do this, one must first formally join the Tariqa (spiritual path), which is a simple and quick process. Full details can be found in the section “How to Join the Tariqa” on our website.
Is It Correct to Use an Intermediary to Draw Closer to Allah?
The answer is a clear and resounding yes. Not only is it valid, but it is deeply rooted in the Qur’an and tradition.
Using a righteous intermediary to ask for forgiveness, to remove spiritual blockages, and to regain divine light and blessing is not only permissible—it is endorsed by the teachings of the Qur’an.
Example 1: The Repentance of the Brothers of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph)
In verses 97–98 of Surah Yusuf, the brothers of Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon him), after realizing their wrongdoing, do not ask for forgiveness directly. Instead, they go to their father, Prophet Yaqub (Jacob), and ask him to intercede:
“They said, ‘O our father, ask forgiveness for our sins. Indeed, we have been sinful.'”
“[Jacob] said, ‘I will ask forgiveness for you from my Lord. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.'”
If the brothers of a prophet sought the help of another prophet to have their repentance accepted, why shouldn’t we seek support from a righteous spiritual guide?
Example 2: The Intercession of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
In Surah An-Nisa, verse 64, Allah taala says:
“If they had come to you after having wronged themselves and asked Allah for forgiveness—and the Messenger had also asked forgiveness for them—they would have certainly found Allah Most Accepting of Repentance, Most Merciful.”
Here again, divine acceptance is tied to the Prophet’s intercession.
Conclusion:
In Islamic spirituality, seeking forgiveness through a trusted spiritual guide is not a deviation—it is a divinely sanctioned path.
If you want your repentance to be truly accepted, your life to be transformed, and the divine light and blessing to return to your heart, don’t miss this radiant path. Begin your journey of transformation now by reaching out to us.