The concept of Ma’rifah in Arabic grammar in Al-Qushayri’s Naḥw Al-Qulūb Al-Kabīr

• Main Authors: Syed Hadzrullathfi, Syed Omar, Mohd Shaifulbahri, Abdullah, Mohd Shahril, Othman, Rahimah, Embong, Najihah, Abd Wahid, Fadzli, Adam, Syed Mohd Hafiz, Syed Omar
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Serials Publications 2017
• Subjects: BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc; BV1460 Religious Education
• Online Access: http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/5468/1/FH02-FKI-17-11673.pdf; http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/5468/

There are some Salafi scholars who argue that the beginning of religious duty upon a servant is Ma’rifatullah (gnosis) or knowing Allah. Ma’rifah is the ultimate goal of a salik’s spiritual journey through the efforts of mujahadah (struggle) and Riyāḍah (exercise). The debate on the concept of Ma...