Is Bait of any shariah Prson(Peer) is allowed?If allowed in which cirumstances?
Question
Hazrat Sb! I have a every thing in my life but have shortage of sakoon-e-qalb and my soul is totally disturbed.Even then I try to offer five times prayers, my condition still same. Now I try to search shelter under the roof of Taswaf. For that purpose some shariah Person ask me to Bait Him. I will like to know is Bait is allowed in Islam and under which circumstances. I am really afraid off that God will keep me safe from Shirk.
Answer
The concept of Bai'at is expressly mentioned in the Quran and Hadith. There are different categories of Bai'at. One is to express submission to the leader of the Muslims, Ameerul Mo'mineen. This category of Bai'at is compulsory. The other category of Bai'at is for Islaah (reformation). This category of Bai'at is not compulsory. If a person is able to reform himself independently without the assistance of a spiritual guide, then he may do so. In such an instance, there is no need for Bai'at. However, generally, a person experiences difficulties in reforming himself and he requires the assistance of an expert to assist him in the reformation process. In order to achieve that, he takes Bai'at as an expression of determination and submission to obey. His spiritual guide then takes it upon himself to guide his Mureed and the Mureed undertakes to obey. Therefore the purpose of Bai' at is at most an administrative matter to achieve maximum benefit and results. It is not Shirk. However, we advise, you should exercise caution in choosing your Peer. Apart from him excelling in Taqwa, piety and having the expertise to reform, you too must be comfortable with him and his procedure. You must be able to relate to him and be able to benefit. For that we propose you first keep Islaahi relationship and qualify that with Bai'at later only after you are satisfied. You may inform us who the person in reference is and we may be able to guide you in that.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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