Habs e Dam is a Sufi practice which involves holding of breath for long time. Its main advantage is to prolong once life.
Methods
There are different methods of doing Habs e dam as mentioned by different shaykhs. One such method is discussed below.
- Step 1: Sit (can sit by kneeling completely or on a chair without touching your back to chair) facing towards Qiblah direction. Make sure to sit in a comfortable environment without any disturbances.
- Step 2: Close your eyes.
- Step 3: Slowly inhale the outside air from both of your nostrils.
- Step 4: Now hold your breath till your breaking point and try to focus on your heart’s sound after few seconds.
- Step 5: on the “Lub” or first heart sound recite Al and on “Dub” or second heart sound recite lah. So in all it should be “Allah”.
- Step 6: Once you reach your breaking point, then slowly exhale.
One can start with 3 times a day but can extend up to 5 times. Sufi students must consult the (experts) before doing it.