Desire

HAWĀ (هـوا‎)
Explore the term 'HAWĀ,' its etymology, implications in Islamic mysticism, and how it is used to describe unholy desires. Understand how this concept is addressed by Ṣūfī mystics.
Shauq
A state of desire or longing in Sufi Islam, associated with the contemplation of the divine beloved.

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