Practices
Muraqabah is the Sufi practice of meditation and contemplation. It involves focusing the mind on divine realities while maintaining awareness of God's presence.
Methods include:
• Contemplating divine names and attributes
• Visualizing spiritual realities
• Maintaining presence of heart
• Reflecting on sacred texts
Through muraqabah, seekers develop spiritual insight and deepen their connection with the divine.
Key Insight
"Meditation is the key that opens the door to divine knowledge."
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