Dalael-us-Sulook

GLOSSARY

Abdal, Qutb, Ghauth, Qayyum Exalted appellations of the aulia. Their warrant of precedence is as under:

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Ahle Sunnah wal Jamaat The true followers of the Holy Prophet and his Companions, generally known as Sunnis.
As-hab-e-Suffah Companions of the Bench, the celebrated sufis of the time Holy Prophet, who always stayed in the Prophet's Masjid.
Azan Muslims' call to prayer.
Bai'at Oath of Allegiance, the rite of initiation, the pledge of loyalty.
Barzakh The abode for mankind and spirits during the period between death and The Resurrection .
Darud Sharif Invocation of ALLAH's choicest favours and blessings on Prophet Muhammad-SAW by Muslims.
Fana-Baqa Passing away from self (Fana) into the consciousness of survival in ALLAH (Baqa).

Fana fi-ALLAH,
Baqa bi-ALLAH.

 The extinction (Fana) of human attributes through union with ALLAH, whereby a sufi attains the eternal continuance (Baqa) of spiritual life in Him.
Fardh, (pl) Fara'idh Compulsory, obligatory act(s) of worship.
Fiqh The Islamic jurisprudence, the religious law.
Hadith, (pl) Ahadith Anything attributed to the Holy Prophet, which may be a saying or an action, his appearance, behaviour, state, or anything said or done in his august presence, to which he consented.
Hadith-e Qudsi Literally: a sacred utterance. The Words of ALLAH as distinct from the Quran. For example: "In no way does My servant draw so near to Me as when performing those duties which I have imposed on him".
Halqah Sufi assembly, the seance, the circle.
Hadhrat Title prefixed to anmes of the Prophets, thr Companions and the aulia, symbolising reverence (for men and women alike).
Ihsan Literally: sanctifying virtue. According to Hadith, "Worship ALLAH as if you seem Him, for if you don't see Him, yet He sees you."
Ilham A direct Divine inspiration flashing into an enlightened heart; intuition.
Ilqa The focusing of Divine lights by a Sufi Master from his spiritual stations onto a seeker, absorbed according to the latter's capacity.
In'ekas Literally: reflection. In sufi terminology, it is the reflection of Divine lights, by a Sufi Master, from his bosom onto that of a seeker, absorbed according to the latter's capacity.
Kabah House of ALLAH in Makkah - The inviolable shrine towards which a muslim must turn his face during Salah and undertake pilgrimage once in his lifetime - if in possession of material means.
Khulafah-e-Rashidin The first four righteous Caliphs: Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali-RAU
Karamah A supernatural act emanating from a wali as distinct from M'ujezah (miracle), which is particular to the Prophets.
Kashf The perceptive insight leading to spiritual manifestations. For details see Chapter 17.
Kashfi The one blessed with kashf, or pertaining to kashf.
Kashf-e Qubur The manifestation of the state of the dead in their graves.
Lataif The Lataif (subtleties) are (1) Qalb - the heart, (2) Ruh - the spirit, (3) Sirri - the inner most, (4) Khaffi - the hidden depth, (5) Akhfa - the most hidden depth, and (6) Nafs - the soul. Their points of location in the human body by a subtle Divine arrangement are:(1) two fingers below the left nipple, (2) two fingers below the rght nipple, (3) two fingers above the left nipple, (4) two fingers above the right nipple, (5) in the middle of the chest, and (6) in the forehead respectively. All Lataif except Nafs are from the Realm of Command.
Lail at-Taris The Night of Rest.
Mujjadid Alif Thani Reviver of the second Muslim Millennium - The term refers to Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi (d. 1034 A.H. / 1624 C.E.). Also referred to as Imam Rabbani.
Mujtahid Literally: man of endeavour. A Muslim jurist entitled to definite opinion.
Mustajab ad-Dawat A wali whose supplications are generally accepted.
Nafl, (pl) Nawafil Extra, additional supplemental