The Language of the Future

Sufi Terminology by Murshid F.A. Ali ElSenossi

English words starting with C

Creator, The
al-Khaliq

(Al Khaliq). One of the Beautiful Names of Allah.

Crow or Raven
al-ghurab

(Ghurab) represents the Universal Body, the materiality of the entire creation, which is at the furthest distance from the Sacred Realm and is therefore dominated by darkness.

Crown
taj

(Taj). The Crown is worn by the King and the King is Sayyiduna Muhammad al Mustapha (May the Salutations of Allah be upon him and Peace).

Crushing
sahq

(Sahq) is the pulverizing of one's composition while under the overwhelming impact of the Divine Power and Majesty.

Cupbearer
saqi (saki)

(Saqi/Saki). Sufi singers and poets sing of the Cupbearer (saqi). He is the One who pours the wine of Divine Love and Passion into the hearts of the lovers of Allah. Through Allah they experience the sweetness of intoxication. The Cupbearer is the...

Custom
'ada

('Ada) - or practice or habit. This term implies something which returns. It is said that a miracle is a 'breaking of habit'.

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