Sufi Classics · July 8, 2026

ḥāẓirū (Sufism Glossary)

The term means sādifū (they encountered each other). Everything of the kind of sorrow and joy that the qalb (the heart) encounters is wajd (spiritual ecstasy). Wajd are unveilings (mukāshafa) that come from the Real …

The term means sādifū (they encountered each other).

Everything of the kind of sorrow and joy that the qalb (the heart) encounters is wajd (spiritual ecstasy).

Wajd are unveilings (mukāshafa) that come from the Real (God). A person in this state, while calm, suddenly becomes animated, begins to make guttural sounds, and breathes deeply. However, sometimes those who possess a stronger wajd appear more composed. (Lumaʿ, 375)

The mutajāwidūn (those who strive for spiritual ecstasy) are divided into three regarding their tawājud (efforts to attain the state of wajd): The first are those who force themselves, those who try to attain the states of the people of wajd, along with those who are fond of play, amusement, and frivolity.

Those who belong to the second group, even if another kind of tawājud would be more suitable for them, are distracted by concerns and hindered by obstacles from their path.