In Sufism, a rabbani (; 'Godly person'), or ribbi, is a wasil who is attached to Allah.

Presentation

The term rabbani or ribbi is cited in the Quran into several Āyates, as:

Rabbani (Sufism)

Surate Al Imran, Āyah: 79.

Rabbani (Sufism)

Surate Al Imran, Āyah: 146.

Rabbani (Sufism)

Surate Al-Ma'idah, Āyah: 44.

Surate Al-Ma'idah, Āyah: 63.

Characteristics

The rabbani has several characteristics mentioned by the Quran, as: Learning the Book () in Warsh recitation. Teaching the Book () in . Studying the Book and other sciences (). Supporting the Religion (). Sabr when facing (). Application of the jurisprudence (). Preserving the authenticity of the Book of Allah (). Revealing and witnessing the religion (). Forbidding sinful speech (). Forbidding consuming illicit gains ().

See also

Islamic holy books

Talibe

Murid

Salik

Wasil

Siddiq

References

Arabic words and phrases

Sufism

Language and mysticism

Islamic belief and doctrine

Islamic terminology