The Pure Intention: On Knowledge of the Unique Name
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The Pure Intention: On Knowledge of the Unique Name (al-Qasd al-Mujarrad fi Ma‘rifat al-Ism al-Mufrad) is a profound treatise by the esteemed Egyptian Sufi master Ibn Ata Allah al-Iskandari (d. 709 AH/1309 CE). This work delves into the doctrine of Divine Oneness (tawhid) through an exploration of the Unique Name of Allah
The treatise is divided into two parts:
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Part One: Examines the Name ‘Allah’ from three perspectives—linguistic, philosophical, and mystical. It elucidates the significance of this Name and its encompassing of all other divine attributes.
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Part Two: Focuses on the practice of invoking the Name ‘Allah’. Ibn Ata Allah discusses the virtues of such invocation and its transformative power in purifying the heart and fostering a deep connection with the Divine.
This work is essential for those seeking to understand the metaphysical and spiritual dimensions of the Divine Name and its role in the Sufi path.
Author:
Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali
Editor:
ITS
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