Sufi Classics · July 8, 2026

münnet and minnet (Sufi Terminology)

Münnet means strength. That is, it refers to the bestowal of intellect by Him (the Real, al-Ḥaqq), the power over the creation of the intellect, and the establishment and legislation (bināʾ wa-tashrīʿ) upon it as the …

Münnet means strength. That is, it refers to the bestowal of intellect by Him (the Real, al-Ḥaqq), the power over the creation of the intellect, and the establishment and legislation (bināʾ wa-tashrīʿ) upon it as the muntehā-yi maʿrifa (the utmost limit of maʿrifa, experiential knowledge of God).

Edilmesidir (it is given as a religious command). Minnet, on the other hand, is to bestow blessings generously and to do good. With this, "menmne aleyhi mennen" means "he bestowed a blessing." "Mannān" is one of the names of Allah. It is also possible that this is in accordance with Allah's statement: "But Allah has conferred favor upon you" (al-Ḥujurāt 49:17). According to the usage of what Allah has established and guided through His act of bestowal and legislation, tül (i.e., generosity)...