The Language of the Future

Sufi Terminology by Murshid F.A. Ali ElSenossi

Ma'arifa
Knowledge of Allah

Ma'arifa - see 'Divine Knowledge'.


See also: Divine knowledge

(Ma'rifa) is a light which Allah casts into the heart of whomsoever He Wills. This is the true knowledge which comes through unveiling, witnessing and tasting. This knowledge is from Allah, it is not Allah Himself, because He Is Unknowable in His Essence. The triad on the Sufi Path of Return is comprised of Fear, Knowledge and Love. Fear leads to Knowledge which leads to Unconditional Love of Allah. It is said that spiritual struggle is child's play while ma'rifa is men's work.
Divine knowledge
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