Halwa and Jalwa (Privacy and Company)
Literally meaning retreating to a place that is quiet and preferring solitude, halwa(t) is used by the Sufis to…
Company
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Individuality (Tafrid)
Tafrid (individuality) means seclusion from society or going into retreat to devote all one’s time to worshipping God.…
Parting and Reunion (Fasl and Wasl)
In the language of Sufism, fasl (parting) denotes renunciation of the world and the Hereafter with respect to…
Intoxication and Sobriety (Sakr and Sahw)
In the language of Sufism, sakr (intoxication) means that an initiate is enraptured by the rays of the…
Will You Hold My Hand Please?
Anne-Mette Harder is a Danish Nurse. There is one important thing which makes her different from her other…