turuq (s. tariqah) (ṭuruq (sing. ṭarīqah))

(Language: Arabic)

Short Description: Road or path

Long Description: Designates the spiritual way, either the Way par excellence or one or other of the many esoteric ways or methods. Note the Sufi saying: “The ways (ṭuruq) towards God are as numerous as the souls of men.”

Sources: Introduction to Sufi Doctrine (by Titus Burckhardt)