Question:
Assalamualaikum
What are the differences between the two?
Can I take one and not the other?
I have to take both?
Separately or together?
Answer:
wa alaykum salam,
You may take one or both or two in one.
Tabarruk is for the blessings of the Shaykh and his Chain to the Prophet (s) whereas Irshad is asking his guidance, madad (support), protection and intervention in every aspect of your life. Allah knows best.
Taher Siddiqui