Sketch of the Sufi Path
February 6, 2026 – 3:26 pm| Stage | Achievement | Occult power |
| 0. Salik (Seeker) On the Sufi path | ||
| 1. Muridi (Discipleship) Accepted by a master – a Sheik or Murshid | ||
| 2. Tariqat (Potentiality) Dedicated to oneness with the spirit of the Sheik or Murshid | Sihr. (Lawful/white magic) only by permission of the Sheik or Murshid | |
| 3. Safar-ullah (Journey to Knowledge) Dedicated to oneness with the spirit of the Pir | Arif (Knowledge) Attainment of spiritual and occult powers. | Mu’awanat. (Supernatural power) e.g. flying, teleportation |
| 4. Safar li-ullah (Journey from Neglectfulness) Dedicated to oneness with the spirit of the Prophet | Fana (Annihilation) Truth is reached. | Karamat (Wonders) e.g. walking on water, prophecy. |
| 5. Safar-billah (Journey ) Returning to guide men on the Sufi path | Baqa (Degree of Wali/saint) In state of Masaviut tarafain (balance between two forces.) | Mujiza (Miracles) |
Source: Idries Shah, Oriental Magic, p 72
Tags: Sufism