Arabic · noun · Spirit & the Divine

Shughl

शुग़्ल

said SHUGHL

Meaning

A prescribed spiritual exercise or occupation of the heart with God in Sufi practice.

Literally: occupation, engagement

Usage & notes

Iqbal reads true shughl as the heart's ceaseless engagement with the Real that fuels a life of purpose.

Related words

Remembrance of God; the devotional repetition of His names or praises.

A litany or set portion of prayers and divine names recited regularly as a devotional practice.