FAQ
Answers to the most common questions
1- I am a Muslim (Shia or Sunni)/Christian, Jewish/Buddhist/Zoroastrian/or without religion, can I take Tariqa and say the remembrance (zikr) of God?
Yes, the Kasnazani Tariqa invites people of all religions to unite in love and worship of the kind God.
2- Do I have to pay any fee to take Tariqa?
No, taking Tariqa is free at all stages, and receiving money or services in exchange for giving Tariqa is considered a violation.
3- What is the message of Tariqa for the world?
Peaceful coexistence based on love, kindness, and respect for each other’s rights.
4- How long after taking Tariqa can I experience the happiness, peace, lightness, and joy of childhood again?
In just three weeks after starting the first zikr , very positive changes in the soul and mind of a person begin.
5- How many hours a day should I say the zikr?
If you have the time, saying for an hour and a quarter a day is appropriate, and if not, say it as much as you can.
6- Should I say all the zikr at once and without interruption, or can I say them gradually throughout the day?
Zikr can be said while sitting, standing, lying on the side, continuously or with breaks. It is better to be in a state of ablution when saying the zikr.
7- Should I pray the prayers?
Yes, it is better to pray, which is a mandatory order from God, for greater impact of the zikr.
8- What should I do if I miss a day of zikr?
It’s okay; you can make it up in the following days.
9- Can children also take Tariqa and say the zikr?
Yes, children of any age can take Tariqa to benefit from its blessings and light. Children over seven years old can also say the zikr as much as they are able.
10- What does Kasnazani mean?
Kasnazani is a Kurdish word meaning “no one knows,” referring to the secrets of the spiritual world in the Kasnazani Tariqa.
11- What is the difference between collective zikr and individual zikr?
The blessings and effects of collective zikr are incomparable to individual zikr, similar to the ordinary sunlight versus its concentrated form through a magnifying glass, which can burn paper. The gathering of divine lights in collective zikr is much stronger than in individual zikr.
12- Will there be progress in my material and economic situation by taking Tariqa and saying its zikr?
Yes, by increasing the blessings from repentance and saying the powerful zikr of Tariqa and preventing the loss of blessings due to sins, Insha’Allah, positive material and economic transformations will occur.
13- What should I do to progress faster in my Tariqa?
Along with individual zikr, participate in collective zikr and invite people to the path of repentance and zikr of God, sharing in their good deeds.
14- How can I say individual zikr from the beginning and also participate in collective zikr?
If there is a gathering place (Takiya) near your residence, go to God’s banquet and participate in the zikr session every week. If not, you can hold collective zikr at home with your family and or friends, coordinated and taught by us.
15- Who is the current leader of Tariqa or the head of the Qadiri Kasnazani Tariqa?
The current leader is Sheikh Shamsuddin Muhammad Nahro Kasnazani Qadiri Husseini.
16- What is etiquette in Tariqat?
According to the saying of Hazrat Hussain (peace be upon him), etiquette is to see everyone as better than yourself. This means never considering yourself superior to others because of saying the zikr or worshipping God, but rather seeing it as a grace and blessing from God that has been given to us. If God had given this blessing to someone else, they might have acted much better than us.
17- How does Tariqa provide protection against evil satanic forces and darkness?
Protection is provided through the light gained from saying the daily and general zikr and reading the Qadiri protection prayer, which acts as a protective shield for the disciple.
18- How are hearts enlightened in Tariqa?
By adhering to the teachings, worships, and zikr of Tariqa, a person’s heart becomes enlightened and their spiritual and psychological problems are often resolved.
19- Can women perform ablution or say the zikr during their menstrual cycle?
Yes, women during this period can say the zikr but should refrain from praying the prayers.
20- How is the budget for Tariqa financed?
This budget is mainly financed from the personal financial resources of the Sheikh of Tariqa and his family, as well as from the disciples, followers, and well-wishers of Tariqa who wish to share in the spiritual reward of its activities.
