In the contemporary era, every single individual is entangled in one distress or another. Someone faces livelihood issues, somewhere there is an impediment in marriage, another is a victim of a commercial Bandish (binding), while yet another is seeking deliverance from Aseebi (demonic/jinn) afflictions. It appears as though every person is Sihr-zada (spellbound). There is a Bandish on everyone; everyone's relative is consumed by jealousy (Hasad) and is getting Jadu (magic) executed upon them. The situation has degraded to the extent that even if a minor injury is sustained, it is suspected to be the result of Jadu. We too are a strange people; when we are prosperous, we do whatever our heart desires, but the moment we are surrounded by tribulations, we remember God. It is then that Istikhara is sought, and heaps of Bandishes and obstacles are uncovered. Then, Taweezat (amulets) are worn,
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The esoteric, inward human being existing within the material frame is a living, breathing entity that intensely demands human attention. Just as proper nourishment is vital for the health and sustenance of the physical body, the inward presence also possesses its own unique spiritual nourishment—through which it experiences profound tranquility, becomes healthy and robust, and derives metaphysical strength. Allah Ta'ala explicitly states in the Holy Quran: أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُ (Surah Ar-Ra'd, 13:28) Translation: "Behold, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find satisfaction and tranquility."
This establishes that the remembrance (Zikr) of the Name of Allah is what brings solace to the human heart and soul, serving as its primary sustenance and source of power. The individual who turns away from this remembrance deprives Read more [...] 
The era of the Sufiya had begun among Muslims. In this passion, various types of Riyazat and Mujahada were being practiced to lift the veils of the senses from the middle and generate Khawariq (extraordinary/miraculous) powers. Consequently, books and terminology for this art were compiled, and such perfection was achieved that they left their predecessors (Sabiqeen) behind. Imam Buni’s ؒ book "Shams al-Ma'arif" is considered a voluminous tome on these matters. Thus, when efforts and Riyazat were dedicated to the secrets and mysteries of letters (Huroof), the result emerged that the celestial souls (Arwah-e-Falaki) and planetary temperaments (Tabai-e-Kawkabi) are manifestations of the Divine Heavens. Since the secrets of letters (Asrar-e-Huroof) are running and permeating through all the Asma-e-Ilahi (Divine Names), the secret of letters also manifested within all creations and writings.