Ghayba (Absence)
Literally meaning disappearance and no longer being existent, ghayba (absence) denotes that the heart has cut its relationship…
Emerald Hills Of The Heart
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Istighraq (Immersion)
Literally meaning absorption, diving into, becoming deeply involved in, istighraq (immersion) denotes transportation by joy, oblivion of the…
Ightirab – Doubled Separation
Ightirab (doubled separation) is a feeling resembling that which arises from falling into error after reform, or night…
Ghurba (Separation)
Literally meaning the state of being a foreigner, homelessness, loneliness, separation, and being a stranger in one’s own…
Qalaq (Passion)
Literally meaning boredom with the place where one is and with the surrounding conditions, feeling discomfort as if…
Zawq and ‘Atash (Pleasure and Thirst)
Meaning the feeling of happiness and satisfaction, and enjoyment and amusement, zawq (pleasure) in Sufi terminology is one…
Barq (Lightning)
Barq (lightning) is a light that flashes in an initiate during the first steps of the journey toward…
Freedom (Hurriya)
The realization of every lawful desire without hindrance, freedom from any pressure, confinement, or subservience, the right to…
Rida (Resignation)
Resignation means showing no rancor or rebellion against misfortune, and accepting all manifestations of destiny without complaint and…
Sabr (Patience)
Sabr literally means enduring, bearing, and resisting pain; suffering and difficulty; and dealing calmly with problems. In more…
Shukr (Thankfulness)
Literally meaning gladness felt about and gratitude shown for the good done to one, Sufis use shukr to…
Haya (Modesty)
Sufis use haya, which literally means shame, bashfulness, and refraining from saying or doing anything improper or indecent,…
Sidq (Truthfulness)
Meaning true thought, true words and true actions, sidq is reflected in the life of a traveler on…
Futuwwa (Youth and Chivalry)
They were young men who had believed in their Lord, and We increased them in guidance. And We…
Humility (Tawadu)
Tawadu (modesty and humility) is the opposite of arrogance, pride, and haughtiness. It can also be interpreted as…