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Chapter Six anyone up except for śalāt time, the guests could sleep for as much and for as long as they liked. At exactly 10 a.m, Shaikh Balyāwī gave a talk for approximately 40 minutes. Whoever is awake listens to the talk while others sleep. By the time the talk ends, everyone is awake and busy in voluntary śalāt or recitation of Qur’an. This continues until noon, after which everyone rests for a short while. The adhān of Ẓuhr is called at 2 p.m. and the khatm-e khawājagān is held immediately after. Then the dhikr in the gathering [of dhikr] begins in a slow crescendo. People prescribed dhikr perform their dhikr while the rest recite Qur’an. The effervescence and spiritual power that emanates from this gathering of dhikr cannot be expressed in words. Of all the programs of the day, it is by far the most spiritually elevating and vigorous. After the gathering, some people in i‘tikāf rest while the restless souls begin reciting Qur’an. Some of this time is spent in sleep, tasbīĥ [subĥān Allāh, al-ĥamd li Allāh, Allāh Akbarusually read on beads] and recitation of the Qur’an until ‘Aśr. After that, Ikmāl al-Shiyam or Imdād al-Sulūk is read in the reading session [presently we are on Imdād al-Sulūk]. Shaikh Mu‘īn al-Dīn Murādabādī, who reads in the session, inspires the listeners with the passion and urgency in his tone. Those who are unaware [like me] of the terminology of taśawwuf and who are incapable of understanding the high spiritual states and feelings associated with this path have a difficult time understanding the book. Still, the Shaikh’s inspiring voice and fervor holds us to our place. This gathering ends 10 to 15 minutes before ifţār time. After this, everybody moves towards the dining area. The ifţār is simple, including guavas, bananas, chāt, sliced apples and peas. Cold water is plentiful and Indian dates are arranged at every few feet while Madanī dates are also handed out occasionally for blessing. A short interval is provided between ifţār and śalāt for guests to wash their hands and mouth. After 33
the ramadan of shaikh muĤ ammud zakariyyĀ the voluntary śalāt, some continue praying while others recite Qur’an in their voluntary śalāt. Dinner starts at 7 p.m., ending at about 8:15 p.m. Dinner consists of bread [nān], meat, Gujrātī khichrī (boiled rice with lentils), and pilaf. After dinner, Shaikh Muftī Kifāyat Allāh and a crew of Gujrātī brethren expertly prepare and serve tea to the guests. Those who have finished their dinner and tea, move towards Ĥađrat’s private quarters. At about 8 p.m, the curtains of his quarters are removed and Ĥađrat narrates stories, advises¸ and reveals the intricate aspects of taśawwuf. Shortly before the end, people who wish to be taken in bai‘a are accepted in bai‘a; Maulwī Aĥmad Laulāt Gujrātī repeats the words of Ĥađrat aloud for all to hear. After the bai‘a, a short du‘ā is made and those who take bai‘a are instructed to take a copy of the booklet on the prescribed Chishtiyya devotions and necessary daily devotions for beginners. ‘Ishā begins at 9 p.m. and the tarāwīĥ fifteen minutes after that, ending between 10:30 p.m.-10:45 p.m. Presently Shaikh Salmān, who is also the imam of the five daily śalāt, recites three parts in tarāwīĥ. Tarāwīĥ is followed by Sura Yāsīn and a long du‘ā by Shaikh Balyāwī, then reading from Fađā’il-e- Ramađān by Shaikh Shāhid. Following this, Ĥađrat greets the newcomers and those departing. All the collective programs of the day end here. It is usually approximately 11:30 p.m. by this time. After this, everyone [those in and out of i‘tikāf ] , gather with friends for snacks and camaraderie. After the snack, some go to sleep while others recite the Qur’an; some begin reciting Qur’an in voluntary śalāt. People actively participate in these congregations of voluntary śalāt and one can see big and small groups scattered throughout the masjid praying. Up to 60 to 70 people are observed standing behind one ĥāfiż of Qur’an. This continues until seĥr time and is a part of the daily routine. 34
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