Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah
Kashf (unveiling)
And for the Sufis, it is
The direct, self-acquired apprehension of realities without instruction.
And it is contrasted with reason by the Mu'tazilah.
And it approximates the previously mentioned term 'dhawq' (tasting/experiencing).
And for them, it is through divine opening (fath rabbani)
Or direct divine instruction, as they claim.
Summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah