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

Walāya (Sainthood / Divine Friendship)

The state of intimate nearness to God enjoyed by His friends (awliyāʾ), the Sufi doctrine of sainthood.

The state of intimate nearness to God enjoyed by His friends (awliyāʾ), the Sufi doctrine of sainthood.

Key passages(13)

Bustan Carifin · Abu al-Layth al-Samarqandi

High

Bustan Carifin · al-Nawawi

High

Wasit Fi Tafsir · al-Wahidi

High

Futuhat Makkiyya · Ibn Arabi

High

Tacarruf Li Madhhab Ahl Tasawwuf · al-Kalabadhi

High

Zuhd Kabir · al-Bayhaqi

High

Nafais Tawil · al-Sharif al-Murtada

High
Imama 171challenges

Imama · Ibn Taymiyya

High

Mafatih Asrar · al-Shahrastani

High

Masail Li Idah · Ibn Arabi

High

Jamic Masail · Ibn Taymiyya

Moderate

Mazar · al-Mufid

Moderate

Dar Tacarud · Ibn Taymiyya

Moderate