Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

saintly succession and authorized companionship

saintly_succession_and_authorized_companionship

A motif of the Mystical Quest and Interior Journey family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

2 occurrences

1 traditions


sufi

  • The Mesnevi CHAPTER III. / CHAPTER IV. / CHAPTER V. / CHAPTER VI.; lines 4500-4638 confidence: high

    After Sheykh Ferīdūn’s death, Husām is appointed Jelāl’s assistant; the two work together for ten years and Husām receives exalted titles.

    Husām is appointed after a deceased saint and is described as working in unity with Jelāl, supported by honorific titles.

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  • The Mesnevi CHAPTER III. / CHAPTER IV. / CHAPTER V. / CHAPTER VI.; lines 4500-4638 confidence: high

    After Sheykh Ferīdūn’s death, Husām is appointed by Jelāl as assistant; the two work together for ten years and Husām receives exalted titles.

    Husām is formally appointed after a deceased saint and works in unity with Jelāl, receiving exalted honorifics.

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