What is the ruling on following Sufi orders—such as the Burhaniyya tariqa—with the intention of drawing closer to Allah and purifying the soul? What is the ruling on the formula of sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) mentioned therein? Are the dhikr and awrad in these orders permissible?

It is not permissible for a Muslim to follow the Burhaniyya tariqa or other deviant Sufi orders, because drawing near to Allah and purifying the soul is achieved by following the Qur’an and Sunnah (definition), not by innovations. The Permanent Committee has described the Burhaniyya tariqa as one of the orders in which innovations and transgressions abound, and that it is a path of misguidance. The prayers and adhkar mentioned in the question are not prescribed and contain words closer to talismans. A Muslim should rely on trustworthy books of adhkar authored by reliable scholars. The statement that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, did not fear major shirk (definition) for his Ummah is a lie, for he, peace and blessings be upon him, informed us that some of the Ummah would worship idols and effigies.