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Vol. 5, A Sufi Message Of Spiritual Liberty
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Manifestation
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The Grades of Humanity
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Vol. 5, A Sufi Message Of Spiritual Liberty
Manifestation
The Grades of Humanity
Each grade of development prepares a person for a higher one, and perfects him in five different grades of humanity:
Adam -- the ordinary man
Insan -- the wise man
Wali -- the holy man
Qutb -- the saint
Nabi -- the prophet
The five natures corresponding to these five grades are:
Ammara -- who acts under the influence of his senses;
Lauwama -- one who repents of his follies;
Mutmaina -- one who considers before taking action;
Alima -- one who thinks, speaks and acts aright;
Salima -- one who sacrifices himself for the benefit of others.
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