EXPLORING THE CONCEPTS OF “URUJ” AND “NUZUL” IN THE PHILOSOPHY OF AZIZ NASAFI
Frontline Social Sciences and History Journal September 1, 2024 DOI: 10.37547/social-fsshj-04-09-03 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that Aziz Nasafi's concepts of "Uruj" (ascent) and "Nuzul" (descent) integrate Avicennian metaphysics with Sufi mysticism to describe the soul's cyclical journey and spiritual evolution, and that these concepts carry ontological and ethical significance for understanding spiritual ascent and descent in the Islamic philosophical tradition. |
Abstract
This article explores the metaphysical concepts of "Uruj" (ascent) and "Nuzul" (descent) as articulated by Aziz Nasafi, a prominent scholar of medieval Islamic philosophy and mysticism. Nasafi’s philosophical framework integrates elements of Avicennian metaphysics and Sufi mysticism to elucidate the cyclical journey of the soul and its spiritual evolution. Drawing on primary texts and scholarly interpretations, this study analyzes Nasafi’s conception of Uruj and Nuzul, examining their ontological significance, ethical dimensions, and implications for understanding the dynamics of spiritual ascent and descent within the Islamic philosophical tradition. This article aims to deepen scholarly understanding of Aziz Nasafi’s concepts of Uruj and Nuzul, elucidating their philosophical underpinnings, ethical dimensions, and implications for spiritual ascent and descent within the Islamic philosophical tradition.