Fath/Futuh - see 'Opening'.
(Fatrah). Langour is the extinguishing of the burning fire of desire and aspiration which accompanies the initial stages of the spiritual search. Due to his lack of patience and lack of knowledge and lack of trust, the seeker may lose his original in...
(Fayakun). 'Allah says the Word of Command "Be!" ("Kun!") to the non-existent immutable entities and they instantaneously 'become' and gain existence. "Be and it becomes", ("Kun fayakun").
(Fi Sabilillah). As the traveller ascends on his Journey he gains an ever-increasing awareness of the significance of each of his thoughts, words and actions. The more refined and purified these thoughts, words and actions become, then the greater is...
(Fi'l). Activity or action.
(Firasa). Perspicacity or clear sightedness.
(Fitrah). Primordial uncorrupted nature. Within the primordial nature each human microcosm is the outward form of an inward meaning. His inward meaning is named 'Allah'. The primordial nature first became manifest at the Covenant between Allah and th...
See - 'Muhammadan Form'.
(Fu'ad). This is that aspect of the heart which is connected with gnosis (ma'rifa). When the Fu'ad is activated, the resulting energy affects the entire body, but specifically the solar plexus and the liver.
(Futuh).Openings or victory. Futuh are accesses to direct spiritual experience and are generally grouped as the opening of clear explanation or 'verbal expression' in the outer world, the opening of sweetness in the inner world and the opening of Div...
(Futuh al halawa). The Opening of Sweetness within the heart.
(Futuh al ibarah). The Opening of Expression.
(Futuh al mukashafah). The Opening of Unveiling. This is the opening through which Allah unveils His mysteries by opening the door to direct knowledge of Himself.
(Futuwwah). Chivalry. This is 'heroic generosity', a code of honourable conduct following the examples of the Prophets, saints, sages, friends and lovers of Allah. It is exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (May the Salutations of Allah be upon h...
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