fana
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fana
First recorded in 1865–70, fana is from the Arabic word fanā' annihilation
Example Sentences
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He sought fana, union with God, and his relationship with God was personal and loving.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
L. N. Meaning, the Sufi doctrine of Baka ba'd ul fana.
From The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam by Khayyam, Omar
It may be distinctly proved, that the gods and goddesses of the heathens were accustomed to have their tabernacula and fana, and that some of them were portable.
From A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 13 by Kerr, Robert
Qu� tibi regalis dederant diadematis aurum, Dant et funereum fana, Maria, tholum.
From Essays by Benson, Arthur Christopher
Nam cum fana tot inviis Moerent ruinis, ipsaque, ceu preces Manusque non decora supplex Tendat, opem rogat, heu negatam!
From The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume II (of 2) by Crashaw, Richard
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