The Language of the Future

Sufi Terminology by Murshid F.A. Ali ElSenossi

English words starting with A

Attributes of Lordliness
al-sifat al-rabbaniyya

(Sifat ar Rabbaniyya). When man assumes the Divine character traits he gains the attributes which are associated with Lordship These lordly attributes (al sifat ar rabbaniyya) may then become manifest within certain people of the Path who make a dis...

Attributes of Majesty
nu'ut al-jalal

(Nu'ut al Jalal). These are the Attributes which are required by the profession of Incomparability and negation of likeness.

Attributes of Similarity
sifat al-tashbih

(Sifat al Tashbih).

Attributes of the lower self
sifat-i bashariyya

(Sifat-i-bashariyya). The fleshly attributes of the lower self which must be transformed in order for man to travel on the Spiritual Path.

Attributes of the Self (Positive)
sifa nafsiyya thubutiyya

(Sifat nafsiyya thubutiyya ). The Positive Attributes of the Self. Knowledge of the 'positive attributes' is impossible, because the Essence is beyond definition and therefore beyond positive Attributes. Such an attribute would define and limit the E...

Audition
Sama'

Sama' - see 'Spiritual concert'.

Avenger, The
Al-Muntaqim

(Al Muntaqim). A Divine Name.

Awe
haybah

(Haybah). The awe or reverential fear experienced by the slave when faced by the Incomparability of Allah, His Majesty and Transcendence, His Inaccessibility, Magnificence and Power. Such a state of godfearingness ensures that the slave will keep him...

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