Fana (Sufism)

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Fanaa[1][2] (Arabic: فناء‎ fanāʾ ) is the Sufi term for "dissolution" or "annihilation" (of the self) or Muraqaba.[3] It means to dissolve the ego self, while remaining physically alive. Persons having entered this enlightenment state obtain awareness of the intrinsic unity (Tawhid) between Allah and all that exists, including the individual's mind. It is coupled conceptually with baqaa, subsistence, which is the state of pure consciousness of and abidance in God.

The entitled entities includes Shahbaz Qalandar, Bu Ali Qalandar and the Poet Fana

The word appears once in the Qurʾān. “Everyone upon the earth will perish (fānin), and there will remain (yabqá) the Face of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor. So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?” (Surat al-Rahman)

References [edit]

  1. ^ http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/201463/fana
  2. ^ http://www.themystica.com/mystica/articles/s/sufism.html
  3. ^ http://www.spiritualfoundation.net/muraqaba.htm
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