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Encyclopedia of Religion entry for
Fatq
Lit. "Opening." A term used by Sufi mystics to explain the eternity of matter, together with its development in creation. ( ‘Abdu ‘r-Razzaq ‘s Dict. of Sufi Terms.)
citations: Dictionary of Islam, Hughes
article created 2006-04-12 , last updated 2006-04-12
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