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islamic-tasawwufWe're still mapping where this idea was first discussed. Key passages and related ideas below.

Awliyāʾ (Friends of God / Saints)

The saints, those drawn near to God and granted charisms (karāmāt), at the heart of Sufi devotion and the cult of saints.

The saints, those drawn near to God and granted charisms (karāmāt), at the heart of Sufi devotion and the popular veneration of the saints (ziyāra).

Key passages(4)

Bayan Wa Tabyin · Al-Jahiz

High

Tacarruf Li Madhhab Ahl Tasawwuf · al-Kalabadhi

High

Wasit Fi Tafsir · al-Wahidi

High

Rasail Wa Fatawa · Ibn Taymiyya

High