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''Haal'' (Lit, "state" or "condition.", plural ''ahwal'') is a special-purpose, temporary state of consciousness, generally a product of spiritual practices, recognised in Sufism . A ''haal'' is by nature gratuitous and one should not attempt to prolong it. It results from psychological or spiritual influences which effect the man of the Way during his progress towards the God-King. Related concepts are Ecstasy ''( Wajad )'', Annihilation ''( Istilam )'' , Happiness ''( Bast )'' , Despondency ''( Qabd )'' , Awakening ''( Sahû )'' Drunkenness ''( Sukr )'' , etc. They arise like flashes on the horizon, blinding flashes of lightning which disappear immediately. However, these stages are necessary for the liberating experience of Man; thanks to them He may distinguish the contingent from the consciousness anything except that which is destined to endure. According to Ibn Arabi , ‘’ Al-fanâ ’’ (extinction) is the apex of the ''ahwal''. RESOURCE Theophanies and Lights in the Thought of Ibn 'Arabi |
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