Those who strive to know the Maker (Sāniʿ) by contemplating His work. Those who seek to understand the Sāniʿ (the Maker) through His art. The rank (maqām) of such people is more honorable and more difficult. There are also those who combine both paths. (Ravza, 438)
Those Who Seek to Know the Maker by Contemplating the Work (Sufi Terminology)
Those who strive to know the Maker (Sāniʿ) by contemplating His work. Those who seek to understand the Sāniʿ (the Maker) through His art. The rank (maqām) of such people is more honorable and more difficult. There are …