تصوف کی روشنی میں خودی، عاجزی اور تکبر کے درمیان توازن کا عملی و اخلاقی خاکہ: ایک تجزیاتی مطالعہ

Abstract

This analytical study explores the intricate interplay between selfhood (Khudi), humility, and arrogance within the framework of Islamic mysticism (Tasawwuf). It investigates how the concept of Khudi, as articulated by classical Sufi thinkers, emphasizes the cultivation of the self in a manner that promotes spiritual elevation without succumbing to egoistic pride. The paper delineates the ethical and practical dimensions of balancing self-awareness with humility, highlighting the dangers of excessive self-centeredness that leads to arrogance, and the pitfalls of extreme self-effacement that may hinder spiritual growth. Drawing upon the rich textual heritage of Sufi literature, including the works of Rumi, Ibn Arabi, and Allama Iqbal, this study outlines a practical moral framework for achieving equilibrium between self-realization and ethical humility. The findings underscore that the Sufi paradigm does not advocate self-denial as mere renunciation, nor unchecked self-assertion, but rather a measured cultivation of the self that aligns personal growth with moral and spiritual responsibilities. The study contributes to contemporary ethical discourse by providing insights into the application of Sufi principles in modern spiritual and social life, emphasizing a path where selfhood, humility, and moral integrity coalesce in harmony.