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731
What follows the spiritual station of 'fanā’' in the Sufi path?
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Baqā’ (subsistence in God) follows fanā’ — the soul continues to exist by Divine grace.
732
The term 'fana’ fi-Allah' means:
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Fanā’ fi-Allah refers to the annihilation of the self in Divine presence — a key doctrine in the Chishtiyya and Mawlawiyya paths.
733
Which concept in Sufism means complete reliance upon Allah?
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Tawakkul means absolute trust in Allah — a central virtue taught by the Shadhiliyya and Qadiriyya orders.
734
Which Sufi order played a leading role in spreading Islam in Indonesia and Malaysia?
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The Ba‘Alawiyya order, originating from Hadramawt (Yemen), spread Islam peacefully in the Malay-Indonesian archipelago.
735
Which famous Ottoman sultan was initiated into the Naqshbandi order?
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Sultan Abdul Hamid II was known for his association with Naqshbandi Sufi shaykhs.
736
Which concept in Sufi metaphysics means 'subsistence through God'?
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Baqa’ (subsistence) follows fana’ (annihilation) — it denotes living through Allah’s attributes.
737
Which Sufi order influenced the spread of Islam in West Africa through trade routes?
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The Tijaniyya order spread widely via trade routes through the Sahara into West Africa.
738
The Naqshbandiyya order was historically centered in which city of Central Asia?
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Bukhara was the home of Baha’ al-Din Naqshband, founder of the Naqshbandiyya.
739
Which Sufi concept means 'spiritual retreat and seclusion'?
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Khalwa is spiritual seclusion for contemplation and dhikr, emphasized in Khalwatiyya and Shadhiliyya orders.
740
Which Sufi order’s members are known for the 'hadra', a rhythmic collective dhikr with movement?
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The Shadhiliyya practice 'hadra', a standing rhythmic remembrance ceremony.