July 24, 2007

Another Way of Journeying and Initiation

Some make spiritual journeys by refining and developing the inner faculties, while others purify the carnal self within, causing it

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Key Concepts in the Practice of Sufism-2

A distance of two bows’ length

This metaphoric Qur’anic expression concerns God’s Messenger’ unparalleled nearness to God during his Ascension. From the viewpoint of Sufism, it

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Key Concepts in the Practice of Sufism-2

Sayr u Suluk (Journeying and Initiation)

In the language of Sufism, when used together, sayr u suluk (journeying and initiation) denotes becoming free of bodily and

Key Concepts in the Practice of Sufism-2

Fasl and Wasl (Parting and Reunion)

In the language of Sufism, fasl (parting) denotes renunciation of the world and the hereafter with respect to their own

Key Concepts in the Practice of Sufism-2

Baqa Bi’llah (Subsistence with God)

Subsistence with God denotes that the servant of God regards all existence, including him or herself, as being non-existent in

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Mujahada (Striving)

According to people of the heart, mujahada (striving) means doing what is required by having been endowed with will-power. It

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Chila (Suffering)

Denoting abandonment of all (worldly) pleasures and delights, and the affliction and hardship one bears when overcoming corporeality, chila (suffering)

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Key Concepts in the Practice of Sufism-2

Waqt (Time)

In the language of Islamic Sufism, waqt (time) denotes the time when the Divine gifts pour on a traveler to

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Key Concepts in the Practice of Sufism-2

Mushahada (Observation)

Mushahada (observation) means using insight to see in Divine acts the Divine Names that give existence to them, and to

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Dervish (Dervish)

Dervish is a word that means poor, destitute one. Even though it is used for the poor and helpless in

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Another Way of Journeying and Initiation

A distance of two bows’ length

Sayr u Suluk (Journeying and Initiation)

Fasl and Wasl (Parting and Reunion)

Baqa Bi’llah (Subsistence with God)

Mujahada (Striving)

Chila (Suffering)

Waqt (Time)

Mushahada (Observation)

Dervish (Dervish)