Sufi Classics · July 8, 2026

sübüt (Sufism Glossary)

Do not speak to me of karāma (a saintly wonder), maʿrifa (gnosis, experiential knowledge of God), or verification. For me, there is only sübūt (what matters is only sübūt, meaning the highest of maqām (spiritual …

Do not speak to me of karāma (a saintly wonder), maʿrifa (gnosis, experiential knowledge of God), or verification. For me, there is only sübūt (what matters is only sübūt, meaning the highest of maqām (spiritual stations), steadfastness or being firm-footed and persevering)... ... Do not speak to me of sciences or maʿrifa. For me, there is only sübūt. (Nafahāt, 214)