Haqiqa

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Ḥaqīqah (Arabic: حقيقة) is literally translated as reality or truth. In Sufi thought, it refers to the inward vision of divine power achieved through mystical union with God, or alternatively "the ultimate way". Approached by Sufis through the use of intuitive and emotional spiritual faculties trained under the guidance of a sheikh, it is considered one station in the way towards God. Both Shiis and Sufis believe haqiqa can be reached through adherence to shariah and the principle of tawhid, although specific methods differ.

For Sufis, when an individual has reached the station of haqiqa he or she is able to see the true nature of God.

These are the four different stations:

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