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Innate Gnosis of God Reza Berenjkar

INNATE GNOSIS OF GOD

As can be inferred from the title of the book, the current writing will cover a special type of knowing the Almighty God, called “innate gnosis”.

 Although, innate gnosis is not the only way of knowing God, yet it enjoys special importance in the teachings of the divine prophets and according to one authentic source, it is the only path to true gnosis of God.

 Notwithstanding that the Noble Quran and traditions from Ahl al-bayt (A.S.) have laid great stress on matters concerning belief and m a’arif (gnostic knowledge), it is unfortunate that we have but little acquaintance with them.

Ma ’refat fitri (innate gnosis) is among this very Ma ’aref (gnostic knowledge).

 Undoubtedly, much has been spoken on “ Fitrat ” (innate disposition) and Ma ’refat fitri but what is commonly inferred from them is quite different from that which has come down in the Quran and sunnah.

In this short endeavor, our purpose is only to divulge the meaning of Fitrat and Ma ’refat fitri and their manifest characteristics by relying on authentic religious sources.

 Besides, we intend to set forth the general sketch for divine theology and the stages and fundamentals of Ma ’refat (gnosis) of God and divine faith.

Among the questions and other matters which this book seeks to give reply are the following: