The Language of the Future
Sufi Terminology
by Murshid F.A. Ali ElSenossi

Order by: Arabic English

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Sama'
Hearing

Sama' - see 'Spiritual Concert'.

Safar, Sayr
Journey

Safar, Sayr - see 'Spiritual Journey' and 'Travelling'.

Sahib
Master

Sahib - see also 'Possessor'.

Sajjadah
Carpet

Sajjadah - see 'Prayer Carpet'.

Salah
Bless

Salah - see 'Pray'.

Silla
Connection

(Silla).

Sahib
Possessor

Sahib - see also 'Master' or 'Man'.

Sukr
Spiritual Intoxication

Sukr - see 'Intoxication'.

Subhan Allah
Glory be to Allah

(Subhan Allah). A form of glorification of Allah.

Salat ul Wujud
Prayer of Existence

(Salat ul Wujud). Every particle in existence is in a state of continous prayer. It does not stop, even for the blink of an eye. The entire creation is in a state of servitude to Almighty Allah in every moment and in every breath. If anyone were to f...

Sidq
Truthfulness

(Sidq). Truthfulness is a gift from Allah. When it enters the heart, the heart becomes intoxicated with the luminosity that it brings and it will create rapture in the heart of the slave. It enters the head and spreads to the rest of the body; every...

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