SPIRITUAL AI

ILM e Laduni THE HIDDEN OR SECRET KNOWLEDGE OF SUFISM The most mysterious part of Sufism is the delicate subject of Ilm-e-Ladunni or secret knowledge which is beyond all human conception and intellect. Knowledge is of two type: a) One which we receive from Madressa schools and Universities. Whatever is learnt in these institutions is dubbed as knowledge. b) One which is imparted directly from Allah without the medium of schools, madressas etc. This is known as the secret or hidden knowledge. About this science the Holy Prophet (sallal lahu alaihi wasallam) said "This is such a knowledge which is like a hidden thing. None can grasp it except those who know Allah. Don’t despise such learned men whom Allah has given a portion of it, as Allah does not despise a man to whom he gives a gift". This knowledge is not recorded in books and even if a person reads a million books he will not attain it. Hazrat Abu Huraira (radi Allahu anhu), one of the ASHAB-US-SUFFA said &quo