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What did Ibn Tufayl write Hayy for?
What did Ibn Tufayl write Hayy for?
How does Ibn Tufayl use the example of a mirror in Hayy?
How does Ibn Tufayl use the example of a mirror in Hayy?
What is shataḥāt?
What is shataḥāt?
What is the experience of unity like, according to the text?
What is the experience of unity like, according to the text?
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What is the difference between state (hal) and station (magām)?
What is the difference between state (hal) and station (magām)?
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What is the claim expressed in shataḥāt?
What is the claim expressed in shataḥāt?
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What is the relationship between the possessor of the state and the given state?
What is the relationship between the possessor of the state and the given state?
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Study Notes
- Ibn Tufayl wrote Hayy to communicate with himself and others.
- He uses the example of a mirror reflecting on itself to describe this communication.
- The communication leaves the possessor in a state of perplexity and joy.
- The experience of unity cannot be expressed specifically.
- Shataḥāt is an ecstatic utterance in Sufi literature.
- Shataḥāt expresses a claim for unity with God.
- The claim is both true and false.
- State (hal) is a meaning that descends on the heart without effort.
- Station (magām) is earned through effort.
- The possessor of the state is always above or beyond the given state.
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Test your knowledge of Sufi literature and philosophy with this quiz! Learn about Ibn Tufayl's concept of communication through his work Hayy, and the idea of shataḥāt as an ecstatic utterance expressing unity with God. Explore the differences between state and station, and discover the unique qualities of each. See how much you know about Sufi beliefs and practices with this engaging quiz!