المعطي
كلمة (المعطي) في اللغة اسم فاعل من الإعطاء، الذي ينوّل غيره...
Observation
(الْمُرَاقَبَة)
من موسوعة المصطلحات الإسلامية
المعنى الاصطلاحي
A state in which a slave is constantly aware that his Lord is watching him in all circumstances while fearing His punishment.
الشرح المختصر
"Murāqabah" is an honorable degree in which a slave is fully aware that his Lord is always watching him, sees all his actions, and knows all his thoughts. Such awareness should be present in man's heart all the time and not be ignored. This degree necessitates glorification and veneration of Allah, giving up sins, and doing more acts of worship.
التعريف اللغوي المختصر
"Murāqabah": guarding and observing something. "Raqeeb": a guard, a protector. Original meaning: waiting, surveillance. Other meanings: protection, fear, awe.
التعريف
To watch others so as not to overlook anything they do.