Management LearningsSubmitted By: Dipika Kukreja F-11 Padma Priyadharshini F-12 Meedha Aditi Jha F-13 Aradhana Tiwari F-14 Gagandeep Kaur F-15 Samiksha Bhardwaj F-16 Simple Sharma F-17 Anshika Chhabra F-18 Shalvi Sharma F-19 Nikita Malhotra F-20 Philosophy of the scripture Sufi philosophy includes the schools of thought unique to Sufism, a mystical branch within Islam. Sufism may be associated with Sunni Islam or Shia Islam. Sufi thought emerged from the Middle East in the eighth century, but adherents are now found around the world. It was around 1000 CE that early Sufi literature, in the form of manuals, treatises, discourses and poetry, became the source of Sufi thinking and meditations Sufi philosophy has several sub-branches including metaphysics and cosmology as well as several unique concepts. Metaphysics Major ideas in Sufi metaphysics have surrounded the concept of Wahdat or "Unity with God". Two main Sufi philosophies prevail on this controversial topic. 1. Wahdat-ul-Wujood (Unity of Being) 2. Wahdat-ul-Shuhud (Apparentism, or Unity of Witness) Cosmology-Sufi cosmology has three main schools that are often somewhat incongruously combined, the Ishraqi visionary universe as expounded by Suhrawardi Maqtul, the Neoplatonic view, and the Hermetic-Ptolemaic spherical geocentric world. Psychology-There are three central concepts in Sufi psychology, which are Nafs(the ego), Qalb (the heart) and Ruh (the soul). The origin and basis of these terms is Quranic and they have been expounded upon by centuries of Sufic commentaries. Lataif-e-sitta- Drawing from Qur'anic verses, virtually all Sufis distinguish Lataif-as-Sitta ("the six subtleties") as: Nafs, Qalb, Sirr, Ruh, Khafi, and Akhfa. Ruh (soul)-The soul never dies. The sufi, mostly, believe in a strong soul. You can make your soul strong through the practice you get through the teaching of your pir. Spiritual states Haal- it is a state of consciousness, generally a product of spiritual practices, recognised in Sufism. Each haal (state) is associated with a maqaam (station) of along the spiritual path. Manzil- in Sufism it is a plane of consciousness. There are seven Manzils along the path to God. Maqaam- it is one's spiritual station or developmental level. Concepts in Gnosis Fanaa- it is the Sufi term for extinction. It means to annihilate the self, while remaining physically alive. Persons having entered this state are said to have no existence outside of, and be in complete unity with, Allah. Baqaa- A person's Baqaa, which literally means permanency, describes a particular state of life with God. Yaqeen- it is generally translated as "certainty", and is considered the summit of the many maqaams (stations) by which the path of walaya (sometimes translated as Sainthood) is fully completed. Other concepts Haqiqa-Haqiqa or Haqiqat is the Sufi term for the supreme Truth or absolute Reality. Marifa- Marifa (or alternatively 'marifah') literally means knowledge. The term is used by Sufi Muslims to describe knowledge of spiritual truth as reached through ecstatic experiences rather than revealed or rationally acquired. Ihsan- Ihsan is an Arabic term meaning "perfection" or "excellence." Ihsan is the goal or aim of Sufi practices. PRINCIPLES OF SUFISM Love is a projection of the essence of God to the universe Experiencing God through music, dance or singing Follows various schools of thoughts like Orders from Omar-Ali-Shah, M.T.O. Shahmaghsoudi School, Chisti Mode etc. Common Values Zikr Fikr Sahar to remember - remembering God at all times to think, meditate - being in the state of awareness and wondering to awaken - awakening of soul and body to hunger - having exterior hunger (mind) and interior hunger (heart) to obtain the truth and to persist in the search to observe silence - ceasing to think and talk about worthless things to fast - fasting of body from food, mind from attachments, and soul from desires to observe solitude - praying in solitude, externally and internally to serve - dissolving in the Truth of the master and dissolving in the Truth of existence, God. Jui Somt Saom Khalvat Khidmat Values -Sufism teaches respect and reverence for others and equal treatment for all; -Sufism teaches love for human beings, animals, flowers and fruits, leaves and trees, day and night, earth and skies, and all the creations of God; - Sufism teaches polite speech so no one is hurt because love is the religion of Sufis; - Sufism teaches purity of sight so as to ensure the purity of soul; - Sufism teaches us to avoid the forbidden; -Sufism teaches purity of head to avoid arrogance in accordance with teachings of Qura an; -Sufism teaches us not to hear ill words against any person so as to avoid harm to other human beings; - Sufism teaches us not to use hands in any wrongdoings; and - Sufism teaches us not to move the feet in a direction where one may lose consideration of mankind. WOMEN AND SUFISM Women have played an important role in the development of Sufism, which is classically understood to have begun with the Prophet Muhammad. Muhammad brought a message of integration of spirit and matter, of essence and everyday life, of recognition of the feminine as well as the masculine. Though cultural manifestations have covered over some of the original purity of intention, the words of the Qur'an convey the equality of women and men before the eyes of God. Women & Sufism.... Rabi'a was the first woman to speak of the realities of Sufism with a language that anyone could understand. "God is God," she said, "for this I love God... not because of any gifts, but for Itself. Her aim was to melt her being in God. According to her, one could find God by turning within oneself. Women & Sufism Sufi women around the world today continue to teach and share their experience personally as well as in written form. In the Sudan, for instance, there continue to be shaikhas (female shaikhs) who are particularly adept in the healing arts. A popular strain of Sufism that has been very welcoming of women is the Chishti Order, which was brought to America by Hazrat Inayat Khan. Of the many women involved, Murshida Vera Corda is the best-known; her work with children in particular has been a great inspiration to many parents. Rumi often speaks beautifully of the feminine, presenting woman as the most perfect example of God's creative power on earth. As he says in the Mathnawi, "Woman is a ray of God. She is not just the earthly beloved; she is creative, not created. We need to stand together in the light. The way is opening in our own time for greater recognition of equal partnership. We have much to learn form each other, and male and female need to recognize each other so that we can come to balance within ourselves as well as creating balance outwardly in the world. Rights of Women Equality of reward for their deeds The right and duty to obtain education The right to obtain provisions from her father or brothers until she gets married The right to have their own independent property The right to provisions from the husband for all her needs and more. The right to work to earn money if they need it or want it The right to keep all her own money The right to express their opinion and be heard The right to negotiate marriage terms of her choice The right to obtain divorce from her husband The right to have custody of their children after divorce Applying Sufism values to build great teams Some Characteristics of great teams All participating in idea generation, problem solving, and decision-making. Members showing support, respect, and trust for one another Members managing conflict by confronting issues and inappropriate behaviors Develop a Code of Conductcreate a culture that holds people accountable for their actions, How Sufism helps in building great teams Sufism teaches respect and reverence for others which is essential in teams Equal Treatment Polite speech so no one is hurt because love is the religion of Sufis Sufi is taught to do justice with the self, Introducing one with his/her self in the real form Sufism teaches to avoid the forbidden Ten social evils in the society A decline of community Individualism & Selfishness Consumerism & Greed A decline of values The decline of the family Young people as victims or perpetrators Misuse of drugs & alcohol Poverty & inequality Immigration & responses to immigration Crime & Violence Suggestions to Eradicate Social Evils Code of manners The way of behaving Kindness Playfulness Generosity Friendship Managing Conflict & Stress Meditation: It evoke a sense of inner peace and communion, and for the inclusive use of teachings and practices from diverse sources. Musical Meditation is also one of the categories of meditation used for managing conflict & stress. It have been using simple affirmations, known as zikr, for over one thousand years to discipline and correct themselves. Universal worship : adds in some small way to the increase of tolerance and peace among the world¶s people. This reduction of stress translates directly into a reduction of anxiety and tension. Sufi Meditation Center (SMC), is an organization specialized in Mystic Sufi Whirling | Angelic Healing | Energy Therapy | Sufi Meditation Muraqabah. Their goal is to promote Mystical awareness through Sufi Meditation and praises of the Prophetic Light that is contained in every Heart. Sufi Meditation may then be seen as a mental approach whose ultimate goal is to allow the seeker to travel from this world of illusion to the Divine Presence. It has been used as a tool to control the stress. Research has shown that hormones and other biochemical compounds in the blood indicative of stress tend to decrease during Meditation practice. Learnings from sufism: Few prominent sufis: Mansur al-Hallaj (d. 922 CE) Abul Hasan al-Shadhili (d. 1258 CE) Ibn Arabi Junayd Baghdadi (830-910 CE) Bayazid Bastami (d. 874 CE) Learning's from Sufism include: Understanding of oneself, doing justice with oneself, introducing one with his/her self in the real form, developing love with oneself so as to achieve the righteous place. Thus, the Sufi is taught to do justice with the self, with the soul, with the mind and heart, and with one¶s city, country and humanity at large. Justice to humanity means service without greed and manipulation. Justice to oneself means understanding oneself and following the path of righteousness and truth. Sufism teachers respect and adhere to the life style and values held by the Prophet Muhammad Sufism teaches polite speech so no one is hurt because love is the religion of Sufis; Sufism teaches purity of sight so as to ensure the purity of soul; Sufism teaches us to avoid the forbidden; Sufism teaches purity of head to avoid arrogance in accordance with teachings of Qur'ans Sufism teaches us not to move the feet in a direction where one may lose consideration of mankind. Sufism teaches us to distinguish Good from Evil. What is the purpose of creation and how to struggle with one¶s soul? It emphasizes that love for humanity is above all religious. Sufism unveils the spiritual secrets and teaches us to change our lives on the pattern of the life of Prophet Muhammad