This is off-topic, but I was wondering Sidi Yursil if Shaykh Abdul Kerim takes murids only from those in his local vicinity or also from those at a distance who are willing to keep in contact with him? Maybe you could do a post on something like this.
I don’t think I have enough content for a real post on the subject
But yes, we have fellow mureeds of Shaykh Abdul Kerim in Brazil and even as far as China, so Shaykh indeed accepts initiation from those who are far away.
Usually they keep in touch via phone. Spiritual progress is generally independant of location, however, it is better to visit if and when possible and spend time with Shaykh at the dergah where you get to rid oneself of certain dunya baggage.
Shah Naqshiband said “Our way is association.” So much progress for oneself is made when in contact through whatever means available.
February 2nd, 2007 - 12:50 pm
Is there a significance to the red light?
February 2nd, 2007 - 3:46 pm
its a good light which keeps the place somewhat lit but also allow concentration, if there is a further significance Shaykh knows and I do not.
February 2nd, 2007 - 6:22 pm
Asalaamu alaikum.
LOL, ATA asked exactly what I was gonna ask. I’m still learning obviously and there are alot of symbolic things that I’m just clueless of.
February 2nd, 2007 - 9:51 pm
This is off-topic, but I was wondering Sidi Yursil if Shaykh Abdul Kerim takes murids only from those in his local vicinity or also from those at a distance who are willing to keep in contact with him? Maybe you could do a post on something like this.
February 3rd, 2007 - 9:36 pm
as-salamu’alaikum Isa,
I don’t think I have enough content for a real post on the subject
But yes, we have fellow mureeds of Shaykh Abdul Kerim in Brazil and even as far as China, so Shaykh indeed accepts initiation from those who are far away.
Usually they keep in touch via phone. Spiritual progress is generally independant of location, however, it is better to visit if and when possible and spend time with Shaykh at the dergah where you get to rid oneself of certain dunya baggage.
Shah Naqshiband said “Our way is association.” So much progress for oneself is made when in contact through whatever means available.
February 5th, 2007 - 8:36 pm
wa alaikum assalaam,
Thanks for the answer.