In defining Ilm-ul-Huruf, revered spiritual guides, esteemed scholars, and accomplished masters have stated that these twenty-eight letters belong to the Name of the Almighty. The angels glorify Allah, the Exalted, using these names. It is said that when Allah, the Most High, commanded the Pen (قلم) to write everything that would occur until the Day of Judgment, the Pen placed its tip upon the Divine Tablet (Loh-e-Mahfooz), producing a luminous dot. That dot then elongated and became the letter Alif (ا). This is the mystery behind its radiant nature. The name "Allah" also begins with this very letter Alif.
According to scholars, alongside other branches of knowledge, Ilm-ul-Huruf was also taught to Prophet Adam (peace be upon him). The great spiritual elders have stated that the letters of the alphabet were first revealed in the Holy Quran in the form of disjointed letters (Huruf-e-Muqatta’at),
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According to renowned books and authentic scholars, the word "Jafr" is an abbreviation of "Ja’far", referring to Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (علیہ السلام)—the leader of the pious and master of the saints. Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (علیہ السلام) was a descendant of Imam Hussain (علیہ السلام), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and the martyr of Karbala. He was born in 80 Hijri and attained martyrdom in 148 Hijri in Madina.
Ilm al-Jafr – The Science of Letters
Ilm al-Jafr is essentially the science of letters, based on the principles of Ilm al-Huruf, and is used to uncover the events of the world. In fact, Ilm al-Jafr is often synonymous with Ilm al-Huruf. It is said that this profound knowledge allows one to make predictions about the future and derive well-calculated insights about any matter. Because of its nature, Ilm al-Jafr is also known as "Ilm Read more [...]