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| | An Introduction to 'Irfan |
 | | Then he said to the youth, "Preserve this condition you are in, and do not let it be taken away from you." "Pray for me," the youth replied, "that God may grant me martyrdom." |
 | | Not long after this encounter, a battle took place, and the youth, taking part, was granted his wish and was martyred. |
 | | The life, utterances and prayers of the Holy Prophet (S) are rich with spiritual enthusiasm and ecstasy, and full of the indications of gnosis, and the 'urafa' often rely on the Prophet's supplications as reference and evidence for their views. |
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