Nūn Magazine

Nūn is the first magazine of its kind, dedicated to providing a platform for contemporary Sufis to share their insights, reflections, and experiences received from the Most Merciful (al-Raḥmān) through their inspirations and experiences on the path of servanthood (ʿubūdiyya). Guided by Shaykh Mohamed Faouzi al-Karkari (Quddisa Sirruh), our mission is to foster a community rooted in shared wisdom and spiritual growth.

Why Nūn?

Shaykh Mohamed Faouzi al-Karkari explains that “The Basmala (bismillah al-raḥmān al-raḥīm) in the spiritual world is the dot of the Bāʾ (ب), which rose up and ascended to the Nūn (ن) of al-Raḥmān, then descended in a manner befitting it to the Yāʾ (ي) of al-Raḥīm and was divided into knowledge of the early generations and knowledge of the later ones” (The Sufi Path of Light, 326–27).

The Arabic letter nūn (ن), composed of a lower arc and a dot above the line, represents the manifestation of divine knowledge in the niche of existence. The lower arc symbolizes defined servitude (ʿubūdiyya), while the ascending dot signifies an endless stream of divine truths unveiled by the Real (al-Ḥaqq) through the boundless mercy (raḥma) of al-Raḥmān. These truths descend into the hearts of chosen believers according to their capacity and divine permission.

Through Nūn, we aim to offer an accessible resource for those seeking a deeper understanding and connection with lived Sufism. Nūn is dedicated to celebrating the timeless beauty and profound wisdom at the heart of Sufi teachings and practices.

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