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The relationship between human beings and God is one of the central themes in Islamic philosophy and mysticism. In Ibn Tufail’s thought, as reflected in his renowned philosophical treatise Hayy ibn Yaqzan, this relationship is explained through the concepts of the arc of descent (qaws al-nuzul) and the arc of ascent (qaws al-su‘ud). The key questions here are: What form does this relationship take in Ibn Tufail’s system? How does a person attain closeness to God and experience His presence? And what is the path that Ibn Tufail ultimately advocates?
In his treatise, Ibn Tufail introduces us the symbolic character Hayy, and narrates his spiritual and intellectual journey through various stages, beginning with individuality and innate monotheism, moving through solitude, reflection, and contemplation, and finally reaching a deeper social and ethical dimension. Within this framework, God occupies a pivotal position as the ultimate goal and the source of human happiness. According to Ibn Tufail, there are two primary types of relationships between human beings and God:
A personal, mystical relationship based on the soul’s separation from the material world, which culminates in spiritual union and annihilation (fana) in the Divine Essence.
An individual-social relationship realized through adherence to the Sharia and religious obligations.
This article seeks to explore these ideas by offering a descriptive-analytical reading of Hayy ibn Yaqzan.
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