fana

[ fuh-nah ]

noun

, Islam.

1. the ecstatic union of the Sufi with the Divine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fana¹

First recorded in 1865–70, fana is from the Arabic word fanā' annihilation

Example Sentences

Fana cara me cara miguruxij mono gia 'it is unpleasant to the nose and the eyes.'

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There was much commotion in the village when the trading barque arrived and lay-to off Fana 'alu.

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I explained my projects to Fana-Toro in the fullest manner, offering him the most liberal terms.

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What is it,” exclaimed Fana-Toro, as he beheld the deflected water-course, “that a white man cannot do!

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My next effort was to procure laborers, for whom I invoked the aid of Fana-Toro and the neighboring chiefs.

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