Desiring the Sweet Perfume of Closeness in the Oscillating <i>Tawajjuh</i> of the Letter <i>Rāʾ</i>
This article delves into the concept of <i>tawajjuh</i> through a poem and a prayer ascribed to the Arabic letter <i>rāʾ</i>, which expresses key themes in the Akbarian tradition. Using the hermeneutical approach of Ibn ʿArabī to interpret word polysemy in the texts, the arti...
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| description | This article delves into the concept of <i>tawajjuh</i> through a poem and a prayer ascribed to the Arabic letter <i>rāʾ</i>, which expresses key themes in the Akbarian tradition. Using the hermeneutical approach of Ibn ʿArabī to interpret word polysemy in the texts, the article sheds light on the science of letters and key metaphysical ideas cultivated in this tradition. The letter <i>rāʾ</i> represents various aspects of cosmic duality and hence a strong desire for intimacy. The Arabic word <i>tawajjuh</i>, meaning the projection of spiritual energy, orientation, or attentiveness, refers to turning to face God. There is contemplation and continuous turning, like the phases of the moon facing the sun. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f7f991319bab48a8b671d56c9fcf59d62023-11-18T12:22:30ZengMDPI AGReligions2077-14442023-05-0114669210.3390/rel14060692Desiring the Sweet Perfume of Closeness in the Oscillating <i>Tawajjuh</i> of the Letter <i>Rāʾ</i>Kris Ramlan0Ana Ludovico1Department of Southeast Asian Studies, Goethe-University of Frankfurt, 60323 Frankfurt am Main, GermanyFaculty of Human and Social Sciences, University of Algarve, 8005-139 Faro, PortugalThis article delves into the concept of <i>tawajjuh</i> through a poem and a prayer ascribed to the Arabic letter <i>rāʾ</i>, which expresses key themes in the Akbarian tradition. Using the hermeneutical approach of Ibn ʿArabī to interpret word polysemy in the texts, the article sheds light on the science of letters and key metaphysical ideas cultivated in this tradition. The letter <i>rāʾ</i> represents various aspects of cosmic duality and hence a strong desire for intimacy. The Arabic word <i>tawajjuh</i>, meaning the projection of spiritual energy, orientation, or attentiveness, refers to turning to face God. There is contemplation and continuous turning, like the phases of the moon facing the sun.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/14/6/692Ibn ʿArabī<i>tawajjuh</i>breath of the Mercifulorientationintimacyprayer |
| spellingShingle | Kris Ramlan Ana Ludovico Desiring the Sweet Perfume of Closeness in the Oscillating <i>Tawajjuh</i> of the Letter <i>Rāʾ</i> Religions Ibn ʿArabī <i>tawajjuh</i> breath of the Merciful orientation intimacy prayer |
| title | Desiring the Sweet Perfume of Closeness in the Oscillating <i>Tawajjuh</i> of the Letter <i>Rāʾ</i> |
| title_full | Desiring the Sweet Perfume of Closeness in the Oscillating <i>Tawajjuh</i> of the Letter <i>Rāʾ</i> |
| title_fullStr | Desiring the Sweet Perfume of Closeness in the Oscillating <i>Tawajjuh</i> of the Letter <i>Rāʾ</i> |
| title_full_unstemmed | Desiring the Sweet Perfume of Closeness in the Oscillating <i>Tawajjuh</i> of the Letter <i>Rāʾ</i> |
| title_short | Desiring the Sweet Perfume of Closeness in the Oscillating <i>Tawajjuh</i> of the Letter <i>Rāʾ</i> |
| title_sort | desiring the sweet perfume of closeness in the oscillating i tawajjuh i of the letter i raʾ i |
| topic | Ibn ʿArabī <i>tawajjuh</i> breath of the Merciful orientation intimacy prayer |
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