The universe has a collective consciousness. Every piece of sand, stars, satellites, animals, birds, insects, humans, jinns and angels receive the feedback of life from a consciousness, which contains the absolute knowledge of the whole universe. In modern times we can use the analogy of a computer that has all the information loaded into it.

Through Muraqaba we are able to access that consciousness. One of the sources of communication with that consciousness is sound. This sound is known in Sufism as Haatif e Gaybi, which simply means the voice of the unseen world. This voice runs through the universe all the time. Anyone who can achieve higher mental concentration and is free of negative thoughts can not only hear it but can even get answers to questions.

In the universe, sound is what first and foremost emerges. In the human senses, the hearing is first to register. When hearing is activated then the sight is able to focus on any given point. After that, the senses of touch and taste develop. At this level, the circle is completed. In other words, whatever man sees and feels are the extended features of the sound.

According to the Qur’an (Koran), in the beginning the sound of “KUN”(to be) emerged and the universe with its intricate detail came into being. However, at that moment the creatures had not come into their senses. The Creator addressed the created,

“Am I not your Lord?”

This voice gave the created ones the vision and the visionary senses were activated. With that, other senses followed. The created recognized the Divine after witnessing and realizing.

All religions stress the importance of sound. It is stated in the Gospel (Injeel), “God said, let there be light and there was light.”

In Hinduism, the sound of “Om” is considered the holiest of the holy. Hindu mystics believe that whatever exists between the cosmos (akaash) and the world (dharty) is the resonance of Om. According to them, a single voice runs in the entire universe continuously. They called it Akaash Waany (cosmic sound). Sufis also mention a hidden sound, which is referred as Saute Sarmadi (Divine Voice). Through this voice, the Sufi Saints receive the intuitive guidance.

The correct method for listening to the Haatif e Gaybi is as follows:

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2. Then turn the focus to your inner self and imagine a sound of one of the
3. Sweet melody of ringing
4. The humming of
5. The sound of the As when the water hits the ground.
6. Sound of

When the student is able to maintain his or her focus, then eventually that sound becomes gradually audible. In the beginning, it comes in many forms and styles. Gradually words and sentences are audible in that sound as well. Through that voice, mysteries and secrets are revealed to the muraqib (student). Hidden events are foreseen and the line of communication is established from above. When the student has achieved excellence in this Muraqaba, he or she is able to converse with that voice and ask questions.

The correct method of asking questions with the Haatif Ghaybi: When someone achieves the level where they can hear the Haatif e Gaybi, then involuntarily they receive the skill to ask questions and get answers. However, the correct method is as follows:

Repeat your question once or twice, then sit in a Muraqaba position, and turn your focus towards Haatif e Gaybi and maintain that focus. Now stop repeating your question and focus only on the Haatif e Gaybi. Relative to mental focus and strength, the students get their answers shortly in their mind.