The Language of the Future

Sufi Terminology by Murshid F.A. Ali ElSenossi

Ghaflah
Unconscious

Ghaflah - see 'Negligent'.


See also: Negligent

(Ghaflah). To be negligent or heedless or unconscious of Allah. From the viewpoint of the higher teaching, al ghaflah indicates a state which, at times, may overcome some of the lesser knowers. In this state they succumb to such a state of heedlessness as to utter phrases which should be kept concealed. Perfect spiritual courtesy (adab) towards Allah is preserved when the knower keeps His secret within himself.
Negligent
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