Journal of the stylistic of Persian poem and prose
volume Number 18، number In Volume 5، August 2025 ، issue Number 111

Mystical Perspective on the Dream of Prophet Abraham (peace be upon him) in the Chapter of Isaac

Zahra Ghaffari , Abdolreza Seif (Author in Charge), Homeira Zomorrodi

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Prophet Abraham"s (peace be upon him) vision in the Fass al-Isḥāqī of Ibn ʿArabī"s Fuṣūṣ al-Ḥikam is not merely a dream, but an expression of profound mystical vision and divine revelation. The vision is a manifestation of divine love, unadulterated submission, and the station of khulla (close friendship with God), indicating the inward journey of the seeker from multiplicity to unity. The purpose of this study is to provide an epistemological and mystical exegesis of the dream in terms of the doctrines of Ibn ʿArabī, namely those on theophany (tajallī), dream interpretation (taʾwīl), and waḥdat al-wujūd (unity of being).

METHODOLOGY: The research utilizes an analytical-interpretive approach based on library materials and mystical texts, focus on Ibn ʿArabī"s metaphysics on Abraham"s visionary experience.

FINDINGS: The dream of Abraham in this chapter is existential and epistemological, rather than allegorical or ethical, and reveals the fundamental principles of unity and divine truth through mystical hermeneutics. Ibn ʿArabī presents the dream as a way of intuitive knowledge, closeness to God, and rising above the bounds of reason and form. The khulla station is here shown to be the culmination of annihilation (fanāʾ) in divine love.

CONCLUSION: Abraham"s dream in the philosophy of Ibn ʿArabī is a point of convergence between vision, intuition, and ultimacy of truth. Through interpretive mysticism, it is a life to attain the oneness of the Real and creation and bring the seeker to utter oneness and annihilation of the self.

Keyword
Prophet Abraham’s Dream , Unity of Being , Mystical Journey , Station of Khulla , Ibn ʿArabī.

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