hal

nouncommon in dialogue

A special temporary state of consciousness, generally understood to be the product of a Sufi's spiritual practices while on his way toward God.

noun

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A special temporary state of consciousness, generally understood to be the product of a Sufi's spiritual practices while on his way toward God.

Etymology

Arabic حَال (ḥāl, literally “state, condition”)

Forms

plural: ahwal

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hal · A special temporary state of consciousness, generally understood to be the product of a Sufi's spiritual practices while on his way toward God.

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