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

Order by: Arabic English

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al-wuraqa'
Pages

(Wuraqa'). This term is synonymous with the Universal Soul which is the Preserved Tablet. Through purification of his heart and his self, man may be given the clear vision to read these Pages. The reading of the Pages of the Preserved Tablet is thro...

wus'
Capacity

(Wus') indicates the tremendous capacity of the human heart. Allah says, "The heavens and the earth contain Me not, but the heart of My believing slave does contain Me". This is its tremendous capacity. There is nothing else in creation which can con...

Al Waafi
Descend suddenly upon

(Al Waafi). The One who descends suddenly upon. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Al Witr
Odd, The

(Al Witr). The Odd. One of the beautiful Names of Allah.

Al Wahid
One, The

(Al Wahid). The Principle insofar as It is One in relation to Manifestation. Mystery of extrinsic Unity.

Wujud/Kawn
Existence

Wujud - see 'Being'. Kawn - see 'Engendered existence'.

Wujud
Finding

Wujud - See 'Being'.

Wudhu
Ablution

(Wudhu). This is the ritual ablution that all Muslims perform before entering the prayer and is unique to Islam. The literal meaning of the word ('Wu-dhu') is 'to turn on the light'. This 'turning on the light' is the first step to entering the room...

Waqfah
Pause

Waqfah - see 'Stop'.

Waqt
Time

Waqt - see 'Moment'.

Wujub
Obligation

Wujub - see 'Necessity'.

Wakeel
Trustee

(Wakeel). Authorized agent, representative, or deputy. This position within the Tariqa is generally awarded by the Shaykh for a particular purpose and a specific period of time.

Wasi
Caretaker

(Wasi). In general usage, this word is similar to the executor of a will' or 'bequest'. In Tariqa, this title is given as a direct appointment by the Shaykh to one who is responsible for looking after the affairs of the Zawiyya and endeavouring to b...