Fana (Sufism)

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Muslim scholars insist that despite similarities to the Hindu concept of samadhi, the concept of Fana is rooted in the Islamic teachings.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Harmless, William. Mystics. New York: Oxford University Press, 2008
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