The Language of the Future
Sufi Terminology
by Murshid F.A. Ali ElSenossi

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Al Kaafi
One who suffices, The

(Al Kaafi). The One who Suffices. One of the beautiful Names of Allah. See Holy Qur'an 4:45, 4:79, 4:132, 4:171, 33:3, 33:48.

Al Subhaan
One worthy of Praise, The

(Al Subhaan). The One worthy of praise and glorification. One of the beautiful Names of Allah. See Holy Qu'ran 12:108, 27:8, 59:23

Kaf Ha Ya ‘Ain Saad
Kaf Ha Ya ‘Ain Saad

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Pilgrimage

The Islamic pilgrimage is one of the ethics of the Sufis. It is the goal that they strive for. The pilgrimage of the Sufi is in a whole other category from that of the ordinary Muslim. As far as the pilgrimage to Mecca, most perform it once in a li...

Murid
Seeker

(Murid). The one who desires Allah. The murid is the seeker of Reality who is under the direction of a Spiritual Guide (Murshid). He has entered the company of those who concentrate upon Allah through the Remembrance of His Most Holy Name 'Allah'.

Mash’aar al Haram
Sacred Monument

(Mash’aar al Haram). The Sacred monument at Muzdalifah. This is where the pilgrims spend the night after coming down from Arafat. "Then when you pour down from (Mount) Arafat, celebrate the praises of Allah at the Sacred Monument, and celebrate His p...

Ar-Ra'uf
Clement, The

(Ar-Ra'uf). The All Clement. One of the Beautiful Names of Allah. Allah Almighty bestowed this Beautiful Name upon His Beloved, The Holy Prophet Muhammad (May the Salutations of Allah be upon him and peace).

Wudhu
Ablution

(Wudhu). This is the ritual ablution that all Muslims perform before entering the prayer and is unique to Islam. The literal meaning of the word ('Wu-dhu') is 'to turn on the light'. This 'turning on the light' is the first step to entering the room...

Salat ul Wujud
Prayer of Existence

(Salat ul Wujud). Every particle in existence is in a state of continous prayer. It does not stop, even for the blink of an eye. The entire creation is in a state of servitude to Almighty Allah in every moment and in every breath. If anyone were to f...

Huruf al Mutaqqati'at
Letters of Light

(Huruf al Mutaqqati'at). These are the letters that preface certain chapters of the Holy Qur'an.

Wasi
Caretaker

(Wasi). In general usage, this word is similar to the executor of a will' or 'bequest'. In Tariqa, this title is given as a direct appointment by the Shaykh to one who is responsible for looking after the affairs of the Zawiyya and endeavouring to b...

Sayyidi Abdu-s-Salam ibn Basheesh
Sayyidi Abdu-s-Salam ibn Basheesh (1140CE to 622AH/1227CE)

Sayyidi Abdu-s-Salam ibn Basheesh was born in the region of Bani 'Urus, near Tangier, in the year 1140 CE. He was descended from the Holy Prophet (May the Salutations of Allah be upon him and Peace). Very little is recorded of the early life of ...

Sayyidi Abdul Qadir al Jilani
Sayyidi Abdul Qadir al Jilani (470AH/1077CE to 561AH/1166CE)

Sayyidi Abdul Qadir al Jilani was born in the town of Na'if, in the Kermanshah Province of Iran, in the year 470AH/1077CE, during the last night of the month Sha'ban. His lineage traces back to Sayyiduna wa Mawlana al Imam al Hassan, on his father's ...

Sayyiduna wa Mawlana al Imam al Hassan
Sayyiduna wa Mawlana al Imam al Hassan (3AH/625CE to 50AH/670CE)

Sayyiduna wa Mawlana al Imam al Hassan was born in Medina in 3AH/625CE. He was the eldest grandson of the Holy Prophet (May the Salutations of Allah be upon him and Peace), son of Sayyiduna wa Mawlana-l Imam Ali and Sayyidatuna as-Sayyida Fatima...

Sayyidatuna as-Sayyida Fatima Zahra
Sayyidatuna as-Sayyida Fatima Zahra (615CE to 11AH/633CE)

Sayyidatuna as-Sayyida Fatima Zahra was born in Mecca in 615CE. She is the most famous daughter of the Holy Prophet (May the Salutations of Allah be upon him and Peace) and Khadija. She was the wife of Sayyiduna wa Mawlana-l Imam Ali a...