The True Interpretation of the Rule of Unity (Qa'idat al-Wahid) in Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Amir kabir university

2 amirkabir university

10.22081/jti.2025.71703.1068

Abstract

One of the most important philosophical rules that is the most important philosophical rules is the Alvahed rule. This article aims to explain the true meaning of Alvahed rule using library method in data collection with a descriptive-analytic method in analyzing data. In addition, it aims to respond those who are contrary to this rule who have not understood the bases of this rule. By reflecting in the basic principles of this rule, we can get to know that by unity in this rule, it does not mean a numerical unity, but the unity in the nature of human kind and by unit, it means a simple unit in all facets and directions and by issuance, it means an immediate unit and by authenticity, it means a covered authenticity. According to this introductions, the meaning of the rule is made clear that is not issued from a simple unit by the authenticity rule, without mediation. The objective rule is also the indication of mystics and theologians that is indeed expanding grace.

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