The Sacred Link

<h3><strong>The Sacred Link</strong></h3><h3></h3><p><em>Translation of Naqā' al-Salāfah fī 'Aḥkām al-Bayʿah wa al-Khilāfah</em></p><p> By Imām Aḥmad Riḍā Khān al-Qādirī</p><p> Translated by Muftī Sayyid ʿAbdul Ṣamad al-Qādirī</p><p></p><p><strong>Description:</strong></p><p></p><p> <em>The Sacred Link</em> is a powerful and timely translation of <em>Naqā' al-Salāfah</em> a seminal treatise by the revered Imām Aḥmad Riḍā Khān al-Qādirī may Allāh sanctify his secret. This work addresses the essential rulings and wisdoms surrounding <em>bayʿah</em> (spiritual allegiance) and <em>khilāfah</em> (spiritual successorship) within the traditional Ṣūfī framework.</p><p></p><p>This treatise responds to eight key questions related to spiritual guidance the need for a shaykh the categories of khilāfah and the criteria for establishing spiritual authority. With a firm rooting in classical jurisprudence and a profound spiritual depth the Imām highlights the critical importance of preserving the sacred chain that links seekers back to the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ through qualified guides.</p><p></p><p>Translated with precision and spiritual care by Muftī Sayyid ʿAbdul Ṣamad al-Qādirī <em>The Sacred Link</em> offers both scholars and seekers a deep well of insight into the intertwined paths of Sharīʿah and Ṭarīqah.</p><p></p><p><strong>Ideal for:</strong></p><ul><li>Students of traditional Islamic sciences</li><li>Followers and seekers of the Ṣūfī path</li><li>Scholars interested in Imām Aḥmad Riḍā's jurisprudential and spiritual legacy</li><li>Anyone seeking clarity on bayʿah khilāfah and the need for spiritual mentorship</li></ul><p></p>