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Sufi tradition

Tradition
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Islamic mystical poetic tradition centered on divine love, union with the Beloved, and ecstatic spiritual yearning, notably in Rumi.

Detailed Definition
Sufi tradition in poetry denotes a mystical Islamic literary lineage that uses verse as a vehicle for expressing divine love, spiritual longing, and the annihilation of the ego (fana), often through allegorical imagery of wine, the beloved, or the nightingale and rose; originating with figures like Rumi, Hafez, and Ibn Arabi, Sufi poetry employs paradox, ecstasy, and symbolic language to transcend literal meaning, influencing global literary traditions and inspiring contemporary poets exploring spirituality beyond doctrinal boundaries.
Example
Example in poetry:
Sufi tradition: Rumi’s ghazals use wine as divine metaphor; Hafez’s poems blend erotic and mystical longing; Sufi verse employs repetition for trance-like states; Contemporary Sufi poets address exile and unity
Additional Notes
Islamic mystical poetry tradition; uses earthly love as metaphor for divine. Study Rumi, Hafiz. Emphasizes transcendence, spiritual intoxication. Compare with Western mystical poetry.
Also Known As
Islamic mystical poetry spiritual verse tradition
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