What is Tasawwuf in Sufism?
Sufism, or in Arabic, tasawwuf, is an umbrella term which refers to the inner mystical dimension of Islam. The same linguistic root also generates from the word for wool in Arabic; hence, a Sufi is one who wears a wool, or suf, garment.
What is kashf in Sufism?
kashf, (Arabic: “uncovering,” “revelation”), in Sufism (i.e., Islamic mysticism), the privileged inner knowledge that mystics acquire through personal experience and direct vision of God.
What are the main pillars of Sufism?
The Three Pillars of Sufism: Humility, Charity, Truth.
How can I get kashf?
Kashf aqlī, revelation by reason, is essentially the lowest grade of intuitive knowledge; it can be attained by polishing the moral faculties, and can be experienced by the philosophers as well.
Does Islam believe in intuition?
* Islam actually acknowledges cases such as intuition and gut feeling. * In this verse, it’s stated that intuition and inspiration actually comes from God. Although the choice of following it or not of course comes back to us. It’s explained in other verses that whispers can also come from Syai’than.
Can Sufi marry?
married life and the practices of Sufism. Based on the Koranic verse on marriage “Settle the unmarried among you in marriage” (Koran 24:32) and the fact that the Prophet Mul}ammad was married, in Islamic society marriage is recommended,2 and it is difficult to insist on celibacy.
What is navel-gazing in Greek philosophy?
In classical Greece, the philosophers practiced navel-gazing ( omphaloskepsis ), as an aid to contemplation of basic principles of the cosmos and human nature.
How can I practice sky gazing?
Dzogchen, a tradition in TibetanBuddhism, recommends the practice of sky gazing. A great article on the topic is from my friend Chad Foreman ( here ), from whom I borrow the following instructions: Find a high place with a good view of an expansive clear sky. (You can also lie on your back outside and try it).
What is gazing in the Orthodox Church?
You also find the practice of gazing in the Orthodox Church, where icons of saints and personages from the Bible are the only companions that monastics take with them for contemplation during long periods of retreat.
How do you do gazing meditation?
Keeping your head completely still, move your eyes left and right ten times; then up and down ten times; then make full circles in the clockwise and then counter-clockwise direction, five times each. This is a good exercise for the eye muscles, and some teachers recommend it as a preparation for gazing meditation.