(Munafiq). The hypocrite manifests the form of a man of faith in his outward practice, but his inner dimension is devoid of belief and faith. Hypocrisy is making the form manifest without the meaning. It is the work of the lower self. The Murshid di...
(Munajat) is a prayer of intimate conversation between Allah and man during which words of love and affection are exchanged and consolation is found for the afflicted heart.
Munajat - see 'Private Prayer'.
(Munasaba) is the mutual attraction, affection and love which exists between Allah and His lover. Of necessity this affinity must be reflected in the sacred relationship between the Murshid and his murid. Without a strong affinity, the progress on t...
(Munaza'a) exists between opposites and the root of such a conflict goes back to the diversity of the Divine Names. Man's inner condition is one of conflict and disequilibrium. Only through spiritual endeavour under the direction of a Spiritual Guide...
(Munazala). This is situated at a point between the ascent of the slave and the descent of the Real. Vision of Allah occurs in this munazala.
(Muqaddam). One who is invested with the authority of the Shaykh. The muqaddam has the authority to initiate new seekers into his tariqa and to give them spiritual work.
(Muqaddas).
(Muqallab). This term indicates the constant change and fluctuation of spiritual states within the heart.
(Muqallab al Qulub). He who makes hearts fluctuate. Allah is Muqallab al Qulub. The human heart is between the Two Fingers of the All Merciful and He turns it whichever way He Wills.
(Muqallid). The muqallid is the one who has surrendered to Allah and follows only His Authority.
(Muqtasid). The one who loves Allah for Himself and not through fear of the Hellfire or longing for Paradise.
(Mura'at al Qalb). Internal contemplation. This is the guarding of the heart against egoistic or satanic intruders. It is part of the spiritual warrior's struggle in the greater holy war. His weapon is the remembrance of Allah and his guardian is h...
(Murad). The object of desire. For the seeker on the Spiritual Journey the Object of desire (Murad) is Allah. As he journeys, purifying his heart through the remembrance of Allah, he experiences numerous lesser annihilations. After the first of the t...
Murad - see 'Object of desire'.
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