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A Hard Question About What is faith — a cross-traditional definition

Explore what faith truly means beyond religion. This reflection prompt guides you through ancient wisdom to deepen your understanding of belief, trust, and

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What you’ll practice

This is a reflective practice guided by Rumi. It gives you one honest question to sit with — the kind that moves you from thinking about an idea to working with it.

The reflection itself unfolds in conversation with Rumi, where it adapts to your situation — so you practice it together rather than reading it off the page.

Practice this with Rumi
Begin the reflection in a coaching conversation, where it meets what you’re actually working through.
Understand first
Mahabbah: The Covenant of Love as Ground of FaithThe Beloved as Divine MetaphorAnnihilation of Rational CertaintyThe Mirror Metaphor: Reflection of Divine AttributesThe Station and the State in Spiritual Development
Go deeper
What is faith — a cross-traditional definition in PracticeWhat is faith — a cross-traditional definition: From Confusion to ClarityThe Examined What is faith — a cross-traditional definitionWhat Is What is faith — a cross-traditional definition?What is faith — a cross-traditional definition: Questions Worth Asking
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Peri can explain what this practice is for, help you decide whether it fits what you’re working through, and point you to the right place to begin.

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Begin the reflection with your coach, or tell Peri what you’re working through.