NMC103H1 Lecture Notes - Themselves, Tariqa, Idiolect
14 Feb 2013
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Represents secret/hidden (batin) knowledge vs formal or exoteric (zahir) knowledge. Esoteric type of knowledge experiential type which cannot be learned from books o: type of knowledge gained from books ilm o. = referred to as the unveiling of the heart akin to concept of epiphany o. Role of ascetic exertises goal to destroy the carnal soul (nafs: would use metaphors, paradoxical expressions, etc, e. g. Mirror of the heart" metaphor which must be purified to reflect god heart is place of manifestation of god"s divinity similarities found in jewish mysticism. Goal: visionary ascent, union w/divine, epiphanic experience of truth, etc. Success depends one one"s aptitude therefore, very unequal and elitist one"s innate abilities o o o. Qur"an 7:172 when your lord drew forth from the sons of adam, from their loins, their progeny and had them witness over themselves, am i not your lord (alastu bi- rabbikum)?" they replied, verily (bala), we bear witness. " .
