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ahwal

|ah-wal|

/ɑːˈhwɑːl/

spiritual state

Etymology

Etymology Information

'ahwal' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'أحوال', where 'حال' meant 'state' or 'condition'.

Historical Evolution

'أحوال' was adopted into English usage to describe specific spiritual states in Sufism.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'state' or 'condition', but in Sufism, it evolved to describe specific spiritual states.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a term used in Sufism to describe spiritual states or conditions experienced by a person on their spiritual journey.

The Sufi master spoke about the various ahwal one might experience on the path to enlightenment.

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