Motif
Sacred name as refuge and protection
sacred_name_as_refuge_and_protection
A motif of the Sacred Knowledge and Wisdom family, within the sub-family Magic Through Speech and Name. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
sufi
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The Mesnevi OF QONYA. / PREFACE. / IN THE NAME OF GOD, / THE ALL-MERCIFUL, THE VERY-COMPASSIONATE.; lines 7027-7140 confidence: high
Some Christians kiss the book and bow when Ahmed’s name and qualities are mentioned; they are safe from bloodshed, faction, sword, captains, and the Vazīr.
Reverent Christians trust in Ahmed’s name and are safe; the name is depicted as pillar, cloud, castle, and stronghold.
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