The Dhikr Practice That Dissolved Ibn Arabi's Ego in 7 Days

Ibn Arabi entered a seven-day khalwa practicing continuous dhikr of a specific divine name until his sense of separate self completely dissolved. The practice wasn't "La ilaha illa Allah" or any common formula—it was a name he received directly through kashf that targeted the root of ego-identification. For seven days straight, he repeated this name without pause except for mandatory prayers, with no food, minimal water, and zero interaction with the external world. By day three, his identity began fragmenting. By day five, the boundaries between self and other collapsed. By day seven, there was no Ibn Arabi left—only the divine name reverberating in empty space where a person used to be. He emerged transformed, describing it as dying before death, experiencing fana while still alive in the body. The technique requires complete isolation, absolute focus, and spiritual preparation most people don't have. Attempting this unprepared can trigger psychological crisis rather than spiritual breakthrough. #IbnArabi #Dhikr #EgoDeath #Fana #Sufism #IslamicMysticism #Khalwa #SpiritualRetreat Written, Edited And Produced by: Sufi Walks Subscribe: @Sufiwalks © 2025 Sufi Walks. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: All ideas expressed on this channel are for entertainment and general information purposes only. There is no advice on what an individual should or should not do. Any response made by anyone after hearing this communication is their interpretation and is their responsibility. Ideas expressed by this channel should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice or professional help. If expert assistance or counselling is needed, the services of a competent professional should be sought. DISCLAIMER 02: All materials in these videos are used for entertainment purposes and fall within the guidelines of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. If you are or represent the copyright owner of materials used in this video and have an issue with the use of said material, please send an email to [email protected]