The Language of the Future
Sufi Terminology
by Murshid F.A. Ali ElSenossi
al-Awwal
First, The
(Al Awwal). The First. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah. The Supreme Principle insofar as it is ‘before’ Manifestation, and insofar as its infinitude ‘desires’ its Radiation. Mystery of the Origin, of the primordial perfection.
