#mashishiya

[iy0v]

In memory of the ancient pole in Islamic mysticism: Sidi Abd as-Salam ibn Mashish

Abd as-Salam ibn Mashish, the man of his time, a renowned muslim gnostic, lived in the 12th century in present-day Morocco. Being a significant figure in Islamic mysticism (known as sufism). He was particularily the murshid "spiritual guide" of al-Shadhili, his only disciple, who later went on to establish the Shadhiliya Order.

Renowned for his piety and deep spiritual insight, his teachings and writings consisted of a collection of reflections about religious and political life in his time, of a eulogy of Mohammed (taṣliyah), The Salutation Upon The Best Of Creation, and the widely known metaphysical paraphrase within sufi circles called al-Salat al-Mashishiyah. His influence extended to the renowned Islamic philosopher and Sufi, Ibn Arabi, who acknowledged Abd as-Salam ibn Mashish's impact on his own spiritual journey.

May Allah bless his soul in the purifying ocean of Oneness.

-Iyov

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