Mystical Love & Sufi Women
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2020
- The mystical metaphysics of Love is one of the most recurring themes in Sufism, as it is in many other religious traditions.
In this collaboration with Dr. Justin Sledge and the channel ESOTERICA, we explore the Love Mystics of Islam and Christianity. Here I talk about Sufi women like Rabi'a al-Adawiyya and A'isha al-Ba'nuiyya and what role they played in the development of Islamic mysticism.
In Dr. Sledge's video, he talks about the Beguine mystics of medieval Christianity with figures like Mechtild of Magdeburg, Hadewijch & Marguerite Porete.
Watch ESOTERICA's companion video: • Medieval Mystical Wome...
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Sources/Further Reading:
Helminski, Camille Adams (2013). "Women of Sufism: A Hidden Treasure". Shambala Publications.
Homerin, Th. Emil (2003). "Living Love: The Mystical Writings of ‘A’ishah al-Ba‘uniyah (d. 922/1516)". University of Rochester.
Karamustafa, Ahmet T. (2007). "Sufism - the formative period". Edinburgh University Press.
Silvers, Laury (2015). "Early Pious, Mystic Sufi Women". In "The Cambridge Companion to Sufism" (Edited by Lloyd Ridgeon). Cambridge University Press.
Leonard Lewisohn (2015). Sufism's Religion of Love, From Rabi'a to Ibn 'Arabi. In "The Cambridge Companion to Sufism" (Edited by Lloyd Ridgeon). Cambridge University Press.
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Her saying about worship for hell or heaven is inspired from imam Ali who said " worship out of fear of hell is a worship of the slave, if I worship you in want for heaven this is a worship of a merchant, but the true worship is out of love" I'm paraphrasing
A major misconception specially in the west regarding the topic of "Ishq" or "Love" in Sufism is the failure to understand that this "Ishq" for God isn't sexual or erotic, rather such ideas will be seen as sin. The "Ishq" for God ie "Ishq-e Haqeeqi" transcends the western idea of love. It's more like the love we feel for our parents but much intense , much pure ..soo strong that you'll like to be lost in it forever with no regards to your own existence (Fanaa).
Don't describe when you don't understand the terms you are talking about,
I don't think their expression of love and desire for God is sexual in any way. I think that's a misunderstanding. Anybody who practices Tasawwuf can attest that one of the things it does to you is alleviate you of carnal desires. So to say it's sexual in any way is very strange, even if it's metaphoric.
Great collaborating with you Filip - It's wonderful to share space with such great content. Your channel is such an asset to youtube and I'm proud to have worked together!
No offence but I think you got it all wrong, Sufism talks about love never in its physical manifestation which sometimes is pleasure, The unconditional & unwavering stage of love & stillness is what sages spoke of.
She didnt look onto God as her husband nor as romantic interest but with sincere devotion and love
I read the graphic novel “Habibi” by Craig Thompson a few years back, and I thought the ending line seemed familiar
Wonderful effort. As a Sufi and and Arabic reader who studied with passionate this area, time, masters, I commend your knowledge and objective way of sharing your knowledge...thanks for spreading love and light through your channel...
is this before the time of Rumi?
In Morocco there is still a saying that translates to "who do tou think I am? Rabia El Adawiya?" Like when you say in english I'm no saint Theresa.
Interesting
Its very interesting hearing about how Sufis view the ego and love of God (
Please let me comment on this great video. I went to many Suffies places and listened to their breaching for many years on top of that I am addicted to Sufi poetry. The 1st thing I want to explain is about Rabia and burning the heavens and putting out the hell. Well, this should be understood within the fourth mystic states where you love God for the sake of loving not fear or reward. These quotes are nothing more than rhetoric and poems (not sure if I used the correct word) and we understand that she or other Sufis did not mean to literary burn the heaven because of their quotes (not poems) in other books. Also, you can find this idea in many later Sufi books.
I stumbled upon your channel randomly and I must say your channel is amazing. Great and accurate detail about the topic, good pronunciation, and feeding my hunger for curiosity amazingly.
Thank you so much for your wonderful work 🥰 I keep telling folks about this channel and the great collabs going down with ya’ll 🙏
Amazing Cannt wait to watch it all. You are great ❤️🙏🏽
Thanks for all these videos! You are doing wonderful work....
The resonating content mixed with the unintentional ASMR. This video gets 5 stars from me... ✨🙏
Great video! I am really enjoying the academic nature of this channel; it helps "temper" the Heartfulness of Sufi Practice with ilm (knowledge).