(Mu'min). The believer or the one with faith (Iman). On the seven runged ladder to Knowledge of Allah, the believer occupies the second rung, that of Iman. Such a believer is now safe from the hellfire, but his ascent to the Divine Presence still rea...
(Mumkin). The possible thing. The mumkin may or may not exist. Its existence in the world depends entirely upon the desire of Allah to bring it out from inward Knowledge within the Essence to outward manifestation within the world.
(Mumtani'). The impossible thing which may not have existence in the cosmos but may nonetheless exist within the mind of man. The realm of Imagination is where the impossible things become manifest.
(Munafiq). The hypocrite manifests the form of a man of faith in his outward practice, but his inner dimension is devoid of belief and faith. Hypocrisy is making the form manifest without the meaning. It is the work of the lower self. The Murshid di...
(Munajat) is a prayer of intimate conversation between Allah and man during which words of love and affection are exchanged and consolation is found for the afflicted heart.
(Munasaba) is the mutual attraction, affection and love which exists between Allah and His lover. Of necessity this affinity must be reflected in the sacred relationship between the Murshid and his murid. Without a strong affinity, the progress on t...
(Munaza'a) exists between opposites and the root of such a conflict goes back to the diversity of the Divine Names. Man's inner condition is one of conflict and disequilibrium. Only through spiritual endeavour under the direction of a Spiritual Guide...
(Munazala). This is situated at a point between the ascent of the slave and the descent of the Real. Vision of Allah occurs in this munazala.
(Al Mun'im). The Blessing-giver. A Divine Name.
(Al Muntaqim). A Divine Name.
(Muqaddam). One who is invested with the authority of the Shaykh. The muqaddam has the authority to initiate new seekers into his tariqa and to give them spiritual work.
(Muqaddas).
(Al Muqaddam). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.
(Muqallab). This term indicates the constant change and fluctuation of spiritual states within the heart.
(Muqallab al Qulub). He who makes hearts fluctuate. Allah is Muqallab al Qulub. The human heart is between the Two Fingers of the All Merciful and He turns it whichever way He Wills.
