Knowledge by presenceKnowledge by presence (Persian: علم حضوری, transliterated ilm-e-huzuri) or consciousness is a degree and kind of primordial knowledge in the Illuminationist school of Islamic philosophy. This knowledge is also called the illuminative doctrine of knowledge by presence or al-ilm al-huduri al-ishraqi. This theory is attributed to Shahab al-Din Suhrawardi. According to this theory, one knows himself directly through a kind of cognition.
Maqam (Sufism)Maqām (Arabic: مَقَام "station"; plural مَقَامَاتmaqāmāt) refers to each stage a Sufi's soul must attain in its search for God. The stations are derived from the most routine considerations a Sufi must deal with on a day-to-day basis and is essentially an embodiment of both mystical knowledge and Islamic law (Sharia).
IhsanIhsan (Arabic: إحسانʾiḥsān, also romanized ehsan) is an Arabic term meaning "to do beautiful things", "beautification", "perfection", or "excellence" (Arabic: husn, lit.'beauty'). Ihsan is a matter of taking one's inner faith (iman) and showing it in both deed and action, a sense of social responsibility born from religious convictions.
WalayahA Fatimid medallion depicting the Purity of Ahl al BaytWelayah or Walaya (Arabic: وَلاية, meaning "guardianship" or "governance") is a general concept of the Islamic faith and a key word in Shia Islam that refers, among other things, to the nature and function of the Imamate.
QuranThe Quran (Arabic: الْقُرْآن, lit. 'the recitation' or 'the lecture'), also romanized Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, and is believed by Muslims to be a revelation directly from God (Allāh). It is organized in 114 chapters (sūrah, pl. suwar) which consist of individual verses (āyah). Aside from its religious significance, it is widely regarded as the finest work in Arabic literature and has significantly influenced the Arabic language.
AllahAllah ( ; Arabic: الله, IPA:) is the Arabic language term for God, and is mainly used for God in Islam as well as other monotheistic conceptions of the God of Abraham.
AdorationAdoration is respect, reverence, strong admiration, and love for a certain person, place, or thing. The term comes from the Latinadōrātiō, meaning "to give homage or worship to someone or something". Ancient RomeIn classical Rome, adoration was primarily an act of homage or worship. Among the Romans, it was performed by raising the hand to the mouth, kissing it and then waving it in the direction of the adored object.
IslamAbrahamic monotheistic religion
ExotericSoft redirect to Wiktionary Wikipedia does not have an article on "exoteric", but its sister project Wiktionary does: Read the Wiktionary entry "exoteric" You can also: Search for Exoteric in Wikipedia to check for alternative titles or spellings.Iman (Islam)Iman (Arabic: إِيمَان, romanized: ʾīmān, lit.'faith' or 'belief', also 'recognition') in Islamic theology denotes a believer's recognition of faith and deeds in the religious aspects of Islam. Its most simple definition is the belief in the six articles of faith, known as arkān al-īmān. Shia theologians have proposed several theories regarding faith—or in its Arabic form, "Iman".
ArabicCentral Semitic languageArabic is a Central Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family spoken primarily in the Arab world. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) assigns language codes to 32 varieties of Arabic, including its standard form of Literary Arabic, known as Modern Standard Arabic, which is derived from Classical Arabic.
SufismMystic practices in IslamSufism (Arabic: التصوف, romanised: al-tasawwuf) is a diverse Islamic spiritual and ethical discipline concerned with spiritual excellence (ihsan), purification of the self and heart (tazkiya), sainthood and closeness to God (wilaya), and remembrance of God (dhikr). At its heart is an ardent love of God (mahabba, ishq) and that which reflects Him.
Maqam (Sufism)Maqām (Arabic: مَقَام "station"; plural مَقَامَاتmaqāmāt) refers to each stage a Sufi's soul must attain in its search for God. The stations are derived from the most routine considerations a Sufi must deal with on a day-to-day basis and is essentially an embodiment of both mystical knowledge and Islamic law (Sharia).IhsanIhsan (Arabic: إحسانʾiḥsān, also romanized ehsan) is an Arabic term meaning "to do beautiful things", "beautification", "perfection", or "excellence" (Arabic: husn, lit.'beauty'). Ihsan is a matter of taking one's inner faith (iman) and showing it in both deed and action, a sense of social responsibility born from religious convictions.WalayahA Fatimid medallion depicting the Purity of Ahl al BaytWelayah or Walaya (Arabic: وَلاية, meaning "guardianship" or "governance") is a general concept of the Islamic faith and a key word in Shia Islam that refers, among other things, to the nature and function of the Imamate.QuranThe Quran (Arabic: الْقُرْآن, lit. 'the recitation' or 'the lecture'), also romanized Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, and is believed by Muslims to be a revelation directly from God (Allāh). It is organized in 114 chapters (sūrah, pl. suwar) which consist of individual verses (āyah). Aside from its religious significance, it is widely regarded as the finest work in Arabic literature and has significantly influenced the Arabic language.AllahAllah ( ; Arabic: الله, IPA:) is the Arabic language term for God, and is mainly used for God in Islam as well as other monotheistic conceptions of the God of Abraham.AdorationAdoration is respect, reverence, strong admiration, and love for a certain person, place, or thing. The term comes from the Latinadōrātiō, meaning "to give homage or worship to someone or something". Ancient RomeIn classical Rome, adoration was primarily an act of homage or worship. Among the Romans, it was performed by raising the hand to the mouth, kissing it and then waving it in the direction of the adored object.IslamAbrahamic monotheistic religionExotericSoft redirect to Wiktionary Wikipedia does not have an article on "exoteric", but its sister project Wiktionary does: Read the Wiktionary entry "exoteric" You can also: Search for Exoteric in Wikipedia to check for alternative titles or spellings.Iman (Islam)Iman (Arabic: إِيمَان, romanized: ʾīmān, lit.'faith' or 'belief', also 'recognition') in Islamic theology denotes a believer's recognition of faith and deeds in the religious aspects of Islam. Its most simple definition is the belief in the six articles of faith, known as arkān al-īmān. Shia theologians have proposed several theories regarding faith—or in its Arabic form, "Iman".ArabicCentral Semitic languageArabic is a Central Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family spoken primarily in the Arab world. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) assigns language codes to 32 varieties of Arabic, including its standard form of Literary Arabic, known as Modern Standard Arabic, which is derived from Classical Arabic.SufismMystic practices in IslamSufism (Arabic: التصوف, romanised: al-tasawwuf) is a diverse Islamic spiritual and ethical discipline concerned with spiritual excellence (ihsan), purification of the self and heart (tazkiya), sainthood and closeness to God (wilaya), and remembrance of God (dhikr). At its heart is an ardent love of God (mahabba, ishq) and that which reflects Him.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.