- Keramat
In
Islamic philosophy ,irfan , andmysticism , keramat (کرامت also کرامات) is a "thaumaturgic gift" akin to themiracle of prophets.Sufis believe that, whereas miracles can only be performed by
prophet s (Allah creates the miracle in support to His prophets) and are a testament to their prophethood, karaamaat are extraordinary things performed byAwliyaa' who are not prophets but are common Muslims who have reached a high rank of piety through proper knowledge of and practice of Islam, and most importantly through the constantzikr /remembrance of Allah. Allah creates the Karamaat in support to theWaliyy .Keramats only occur by the will of Allah and the said '
wali ' is not in control of them. Keramats can not be used to distinguish a truthful saint from a pseudo one. One of the greatest keramats in a saint is his ability to act upon the inward and outward traditions of the Muhammad. Many keramats that have been reported and postulated by many famoussufi s have no basis in SacredIslamic Law because they have noisnad - chain of narration. The noble traditions orhadith on the other hand do contain this and they are many reports of companions of prophet Muhammad (saw) performing miraculous acts.other references
In
Cape Malay culture, the term "Kramat", refers to the tomb of an Islamic saint.References
*See Chapter 5 entitled "Saints and miracles" of:
Reynold A. Nicholson , "The Mystics of Islam". 2002. ISBN 0-941532-48-8 p.88-104
*Trimingham, J. Spencer. "The Sufi Orders in Islam". Oxford University Press. 1971. ISBN 0-19-501662-9 p.26-28ee also
*
Siamak Shafti-Keramat , the founder of a non-denominational church in Greater Toronto Area - Canada called "The Spirit Of Truth Church", http://www.ruherasti.com/
*Tay al-Ard , the keramat of teleportation.
*Datuk Keramat , local folk religion in Malaysia and Singapore
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