Kashf-e-Maanwi

Kashf-e-maanwi is revelation of pure realities, free of forms. This revelation is gained from reflection of the Divine Names Aleem and Hakeem (The Knower and the Wise). In this kashf, hidden meanings and veiled realities appear suddenly. There are grades following these. In the first grade the meaning appear in the faculty of though without arrangement or introduction. The intellect moves from meanings to its origins. Then these meanings appear in the faculty of intellect and make use of preliminaries and presumptions. There is a special force in the soul, called Noor-e-Quds, (Pure Light), it has no relationship with the human body. The revelation of realities (kashf-e-maanwi) happen because of the light of the Noor. Since the faculty of thought is connected to the body, it acts as veil for the Noor-e-Quds, preventing sight of the electric flash of hidden realities.

Futooh (revelations) are of two types:

i. Revelation on the nafs (animal soul).

ii. Revelation on the soul.

In revelation on the nafs (animal soul), knowledge is acquired by reasoning and through books.

Revelation on the soul is knowledge acquired by intuition, and not reasoning or books.

When realities (kashf-e-maanwi) are revealed by the light of Noor-e-Quds, it descends on the heart; this is called ‘ilhaam’. These hidden meanings are termed ilhaam and If pure spirits or aayaan-e-saabitah are revealed, then these are called vision (mushaidab) of the heart. If revealed in the human soul, this is called vision of the soul. This vision is like the sun that brightens both the sky and the earth i.e. the spirit and the body. Noor-e-Quds has the capacity to capture unseen realities from the Divine Name ‘Allah-o-Aleem’ directly in accordance with its personal capability. It passes on its spiritual inspiration (faizaan) to the heart and the physical and spiritual inspiration (faizaan) to the heart and the physical and spiritual faculties. As there are differences in the grades of mystical achievements, there are also difference in the qualities and grades of kashf: their quality, gist, detail, expanse, limitations, ambiguity and expression.

A kashf is never false although it can be misinterpreted.

The purpose of kashf is to inform its recipient about specific matters. It does not admit full and complete information. On this account, the Holy Prophet was asked to say:

I do not know what will be done with me or you. (Al-Ahqaf, 46:9)

Meaning that, explain the realities of veils so that no doubt remains. (Regarding the fact that total knowledge is with God alone.)

Kashf-e-maanwi is revelation of pure realities, free of forms. This revelation is gained from reflection of the Divine Names Aleem and Hakeem (The Knower and the Wise). In this kashf, hidden meanings and veiled realities appear suddenly. There are grades following these. In the first grade the meaning appear in the faculty of though without arrangement or introduction. The intellect moves from meanings to its origins. Then these meanings appear in the faculty of intellect and make use of preliminaries and presumptions. There is a special force in the soul, called Noor-e-Quds, (Pure Light), it has no relationship with the human body. The revelation of realities (kashf-e-maanwi) happen because of the light of the Noor. Since the faculty of thought is connected to the body, it acts as veil for the Noor-e-Quds, preventing sight of the electric flash of hidden realities.

Futooh (revelations) are of two types:

i. Revelation on the nafs (animal soul).

ii. Revelation on the soul.

In revelation on the nafs (animal soul), knowledge is acquired by reasoning and through books.

Revelation on the soul is knowledge acquired by intuition, and not reasoning or books.

When realities (kashf-e-maanwi) are revealed by the light of Noor-e-Quds, it descends on the heart; this is called ‘ilhaam’. These hidden meanings are termed ilhaam and If pure spirits or aayaan-e-saabitah are revealed, then these are called vision (mushaidab) of the heart. If revealed in the human soul, this is called vision of the soul. This vision is like the sun that brightens both the sky and the earth i.e. the spirit and the body. Noor-e-Quds has the capacity to capture unseen realities from the Divine Name ‘Allah-o-Aleem’ directly in accordance with its personal capability. It passes on its spiritual inspiration (faizaan) to the heart and the physical and spiritual inspiration (faizaan) to the heart and the physical and spiritual faculties. As there are differences in the grades of mystical achievements, there are also difference in the qualities and grades of kashf: their quality, gist, detail, expanse, limitations, ambiguity and expression.

A kashf is never false although it can be misinterpreted.

The purpose of kashf is to inform its recipient about specific matters. It does not admit full and complete information. On this account, the Holy Prophet was asked to say:

I do not know what will be done with me or you. (Al-Ahqaf, 46:9)

Meaning that, explain the realities of veils so that no doubt remains. (Regarding the fact that total knowledge is with God alone.)