Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fana
noun
/fɑːˈnɑː/
Definition
Fana is a term often used in Sufism to describe the annihilation of the self in the presence of God.
Examples
- In Sufi practice, fana is experienced during deep meditation.
- The concept of fana emphasizes the importance of spiritual surrender.
- Through fana, believers seek to transcend their worldly attachments.
Meaning
The state of losing one’s individual identity and merging with the divine presence.
Synonyms
- self-annihilation
- spiritual surrender
- merging with the divine
