Shaikh Abd ar-Rahman Jami (R), a Naksibendi Sheykh, died in Hijri Year 898 (1492 CE). Some accounts of his life, which I found profoundly similar to aspects of our association, this is interesting as one sees the tradition in action. His stories are related in Rashahat ain al-Hayat.

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Mawlana Jami tells us in his own words:
“When I first embarked on this path, I saw visions of light. Obedient to the instruction of my spiritual guide, Mawlana Sad ad-Din, I paid no attention to that light. I ignored it until it ceased to shine. It is necessary to know that visions, illuminations and marvels are not reliable. For the dervish, the greatest marvel is to experience ecstasy in the company of his Sheykh, and to be delivered from himself.”

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According to Mawlana Jami
“When the venerable Khwaja Ubaidullah spoke of the path of Divine knowledge, acquired by direct expereince, he expressed himself in such a subtle, witty and charming manner, that his listener would declare with admiration that these words had never been heard from anyone else. Furthermore, the venerable Khwaja was highly skilled in reforming hearts and cleansing them of random notions [khawatir].

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One day the Shaikh al-Islam of Herat paid a visit to Mawlana Jami, who had some religious scholars in his company at the time. After receiving him with gracious hospitality, Mawlana provided a musical concert, with lyric recitals, wind instruments and songs. A few days later, a person called Shaikh Shah made this protest to Mawlana:
“Is it proper for you, as the guide of the scholars and the pilot of the mystics, to have the tambourine and the reed flute played at your meeting?” Mawlana Jami whispered a few words in the protestor’s ear. The poor man fell to the ground in a fluster. When he came to himself, he grasped Mawlana’s knees and sought forgiveness.

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