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“Invoking the letters of God's Name without presence of mind is invocation of the tongue; invoking with presence of mind is invocation of the heart; and invoking with an absence of self-awareness because of absorption in the Invoked is the invocation of the Self - this is the hidden invocation!”

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Ibn Ata Allah
Ibn Ata Allah

Ibn Ata Allah, also known as Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn 'Ata Allah al-Iskandari, was a prominent Arab philosopher, theologian, and writer during the 13th to 14th centuries. He was a significant figure in Sufism and his works covered various fields such as philosophy, theology, and mysticism, which had a profound impact on later generations. more

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