RLGA02H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Dhikr, Ibn Arabi, Immanence
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Su sm: the tradition itself traces itself back to time of the prophets ( not really anything. Su sm could be referred to as the mystical sense of a tradition before 9ce) Suni and shiu su sm are the 2 types. Su sm has not been accepted in some areas of islam: muhammad is the model for su sm. Su "s nd the qu"ran very important: the story: knocks on the door of his friends door . In islam suf"s are characterized of being extreme. Su sm continued: a master is someone who knows the path and has experience, the master needs to know that the students believe and trust in him and will follow him. Su s are also referred to know as the wirling . Su sees with 2 eyes: one eye seen how god has creatd god, and what he has done and the other eyes sees that similarities and difference with god as a transcendent.
