The Key to Salvation: A Sufi Manual of Invocation
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This manual delves into the principles of dhikr (remembrance of God), emphasizing its significance in spiritual development. Ibn ʿAṭāʾ Allāh elucidates the nature, power, and outcomes of dhikr, supporting his insights with references from the Qur’an and Hadith. The text also sheds light on associated practices like spiritual retreats, offering guidance on how novices were mentored by Sufi masters.
Author:
Ibn ʿAṭāʾ Allāh al-Iskandarī
Editor:
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