“My Lord, Grant Me the Complete Severance: Illuminating the Sacred within the Profane”
In the labyrinth of mundane existence, it’s all too easy to succumb to the hypnotic rhythm of the material world. Habits, once formed, transform into thoughtless actions, losing their essence—a sly trick of the shayateen, ever vigilant in its quest to divert us from the straight path.
The shayateen exerts influence over our minds, ensnaring us in a cycle of repetitive thoughts that breed anxiety and fear. These thoughts manifest as profane actions, driving us further from the sacred.
So, how does one break free from the profane and embrace the sacred?
How can we become more aware, more attuned to the spirit, and free ourselves from the tyranny of fear, grief, and anxiety?
How can we silence the ceaseless chatter of the mind?
The solution lies in mindfulness, in acknowledging our thoughts, and engaging in self-reassurance. When anxiety grips us or unfounded fears cloud our minds, step back and listen to your body’s signals. Is there tension in a specific area? How do these thoughts affect your physical being? Place your hand there, and gently reassure yourself, using logic and reason to debunk your fears. Remind yourself that it’s your ego generating these anxieties. Observe how your body responds after this process.
Each time fear or anxiety arises, this practice of awareness can dissolve it and unveil another layer of complexity in the fragmented mind.
The sacred pertains to our connection with the soul and spirit, lifting us beyond the material world into the realm of the unseen. It enhances intuition and deepens our connection to the heart. The more we connect with the heart, the more we can purify ourselves. This is the journey of unveiling, which may seem like a dance of progress and regress but is intrinsic to the process.
It is said that there are 70,000 veils between us and God. Believing we know too much or becoming arrogant traps us in the ego’s snare. Unveiling requires learning and unlearning beliefs and conditioning. It’s through this process that the heart purifies itself, removing one’s ego. We must come to the realization that ‘I know nothing, nothing, nothing.’ Only then does the ego wane, and the heart opens.
Here, we find the connection to the sacred. Here, the sacred dwells within the profane. The profane is marked by arrogance and pride, an illusion of knowing it all. To connect with the sacred, one must humble themselves. In humility, we gain understanding and compassion, recognizing the interconnectedness of all things and the divinity within them.
Through humility, we forge a connection to the sacred, witnessing the divine names of Allah in everything. When we see God in all things, the profane diminishes, and we enter the sacred. In this sacred space, we discover ourselves and, in doing so, discover God.
