Murakabe
"Murakabe is the process of directing the heart and actions towards Allah."
Spiritual & Deep Meaning
Murakabe, in Sufism, particularly means the constant observation of the heart and its spiritual monitoring. This concept expresses the disciple's awareness of their responsibility towards Allah and their orientation towards Him at all times. Murakabe serves as a tool for the Sufi traveler to always direct their attention to Allah and to cleanse themselves from the desires of the self. Murakabe, which holds great significance from a Sufi perspective, is to hold a mirror to oneself in spiritual development and to submit one's will to Allah at every moment. This not only ensures the individual's inner peace but also positively influences their moral behaviors. The practice of Murakabe by the seekers is an important part of the process of putting their spiritual learnings into practice.
Example / Wisdom Quote
"Hz. Mevlana: 'With Murakabe, all states of the heart are kept in view.'"
Spiritual Dictionary
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