“This is the foundation of the philosophy of Futuwwah. Futuwwah is a state of mind. It means placing other people above oneself. It is being generous and altruistic. It is self-denial, immunity to disappointment, indulgence toward other people's short-comings. It is a fearless struggle against tyranny, and above all, it is love. Love is the essence of Futuwwah; love of God, love of His creation, love of Love. (p. 13)” Sufi WisdomWay Of The WarriorSpiritual WarriorSufi Way Of BeingFutuwwahThe Way Of Sufi Chivalry Book:The Way of Sufi Chivalry Source: The Way of Sufi Chivalry
“Futuwwah is the way of the fata. In Arabic, fata literally means a handsome, brave youth. After the enlightenment of Islam, following the use of the word in the Holy Koran, fata (plural: fityan) came to mean the ideal, noble, and perfect man whose hospitality and generosity would extend until he had nothing left for himself; a man who would give all, including his life, for the sake of his friends. According to the Sufis, Futuwwah is a code of honorable conduct that follows the example of the prophets, saints, sages, and the intimate friends and lovers of Allah. (p. 6)” Sufi WisdomSufi Way Of BeingFutuwwahThe Way Of Sufi Chivalry Book:The Way of Sufi Chivalry Source: The Way of Sufi Chivalry