Dhu al-Nun al-Misri Thuban ibn Ibrahim wa qil: Fayd ibn Ahmad wa qil: Fayd ibn Ibrahim al-Nubi, al-Ikhmimi (al-mutawaffa: 248H)

Dhu Nun Abu Fayd, originally from Egypt, was a pioneering figure in the early stages of Islamic mysticism. He is renowned for his profound contributions to the development of Sufism, particularly in the areas of spiritual alchemy and the concept of ma'rifa (gnostic knowledge). His teachings emphasized the importance of inner purity and the pursuit of divine love through the heart's enlightenment. Dhu Nun's profound wisdom and insights into the esoteric aspects of the Quran and Hadith left a last...See more