Invocations (athkār) and invoking Allah (thikr-ullāh) constitute an essential part to spiritual
wayfaring. There are many different tariqahs in this regard. Unfortunately, the common lay Muslim
has misunderstood the reality of such a practice and has more often than not, unknowingly abused the
ritual and consequently compromised oneself in the process, with often serious side-effects.
This course intends to offer a theoretical understanding of invocations to start off with, followed by
practical advices and instructions on how to deal and incorporate such prescriptions. Themes to be
covered include:
Definition and classification of invocations
Importance and mechanism of action of invocations
Difference between supplications (du’ā) and invocations
The necessity of having a mentor and working under their auspices?
Public/open/general invocations versus private/closed/specific invocations
Universal prerequisites/conditions during the process of invoking
The relevance of 40-day retreats and mantras
Vegan diets?
Practically going through beginners-stage invocations
Studying Quranic and hadith-based invocations
This is a predominantly hands-on practical course guiding the beginner to a safe journey in one’s
spiritual journey, wherever they are residing, thus preventing them from falling astray inshallah.