Sufism - extra reading Flashcards
What does Hesham Bazaraa say about asking others for help?
“no one can claim that asking other than Allah for help is unconditionally Shirk, because Allah has put some of our needs with his servants”
What does Hesham Bazaraa say about the Master disciple relationship being shirk?
In life we all need experts to help us and this does not mean we worship them
How do Al-Halim and Al Azhar describe sufis?
“The Sufi is both an ascetic and a worshipper. Thus the Sufi abstains from the world, since he is beyond the point where anything can distract him from God. Also, the Sufi is a worshipper because of constancy with God…He worships God because God is suitable for worshipping, not out of desire or fear.”
What does Hesham say about Sufis and the Prophet?
Refers to the tradition that at Judgement Muslims may appeal to Prophet Muhammad to help. Asking the blessings of Muhammad, seeing him in visions and celebrating his birthday are all common Sufi traditions.
What did Muhammad say that supports Sufism?
“Shall I tell you about the best of deeds, the most pure ins the Sight of your Lord…Remembrance of Allah.”
What does the Qur’an say about shirk?
“The parable of those who take protectorrs other than Allah is that of the spider, who builds a house; but truly the flimsiest of houses is the spider’s house; if they but knew.”
What did Sufi Master Ibrahim Khawwas say?
“Demonstrate the unknown in terms of what is called ‘known’ by the audience”
What quote supports the Bayah ceremony?
“When believing women come to thee to take the oath of loyalty to thee…”
