Bringing Money from the Unseen

Obtaining sustenance from unseen sources is a spiritual practice mentioned in various Sufi traditions. When performed with sincerity and proper intention, it is believed to attract abundance and prosperity into one’s life. Here are the detailed steps and essential conditions of this spiritual practice, as outlined in the work “Gencine-i Esrar”:

Table of Contents

Bringing Money from the Unseen
Preparation and Spiritual Fasting
Entering Seclusion and Preparing the Papers
Burning Incense
Recitation of Surah Al-Fatiha
Appearance of Spiritual Manifestation
Critical Conditions of the Ritual
Final Remarks
References

Preparation and Spiritual Fasting

First, cut clean, unused papers into shapes resembling coins (dirhem). Then, perform spiritual fasting (riyazat) for three days. This fasting is not merely about abstaining from food but aims for spiritual purification and discipline.

Entering Seclusion and Preparing the Papers

Upon completion of the third day, immediately enter a state of spiritual seclusion (halvet). Halvet is isolating oneself from the external world to focus on spiritual contemplation and closeness to God. After performing the Fajr (dawn) prayer, write the desired amount of money on these paper coins, such as 100 or 200 units of currency, then place these papers beneath your prayer mat.

Burning Incense

After placing the papers, burn “Sandal Oud Miatü Saile” incense. This incense purifies the spiritual environment, enhancing the efficacy of prayers.

Recitation of Surah Al-Fatiha

This ritual must continue consistently for seven days:

After Asr (afternoon) prayer: Recite Surah Al-Fatiha 70 times.
After Maghrib (evening) prayer: Recite Surah Al-Fatiha 80 times.
After Isha (night) prayer: Recite Surah Al-Fatiha 70 times.

Surah Al-Fatiha (Arabic transliteration):

“Alhamdu lillahi rabbil ‘alameen, Ar-Rahmanir Raheem, Maliki yawmid-deen, Iyyaka na’budu wa iyyaka nasta’een, Ihdinas-siraatal mustaqeem, Siraatal ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim, ghayril maghdhoobi ‘alayhim walad-dhaalleen.”

Translation of Surah Al-Fatiha:

“Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Master of the Day of Judgment. You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path; the path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have incurred Your anger or of those who are astray.”

Appearance of Spiritual Manifestation

On the seventh day, a significant spiritual light (nur) will manifest in the room, accompanied by divine sounds like “Allahu Akbar” and “Subhanallah” emanating from the prayer mat. Continue reciting Surah Al-Fatiha without paying attention or responding to these sounds.

Critical Conditions of the Ritual

During seclusion, avoid sleep entirely, maintaining continuous recitation of Surah Al-Fatiha both day and night.
Upon hearing these divine sounds on the seventh day, lift the prayer mat and take the prepared paper coins, placing them into a new, unused wallet.
It is said that money spent from this wallet will never decrease, yet it is crucial never to show the contents of this wallet to anyone or remove all the paper coins at once. Keeping this secret is vital for the effectiveness of the practice; otherwise, its spiritual power is nullified.

Final Remarks

In Sufi traditions, spiritual practices and prayers manifest their power based on the practitioner’s sincerity and intention. With true devotion, such practices can attract divine blessings of abundance and prosperity into one’s life.

References

Ahmed Ziyaüddin Gümüşhanevi, Gencine-i Esrar, Istanbul: Pamuk Publications, 2012.
Imam Nawawi, Al-Adhkar (Supplications and Remembrances), Istanbul: Semerkand Publications, 2014.
Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi, Al-Futuhat Al-Makkiyya (The Meccan Revelations), Istanbul: Litera Publications, 2015.
Abdul-Qadir Gilani, Ghunyat al-Talibin (Wealth for Seekers), Istanbul: Semerkand Publications, 2010.