Batin (Islam)
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Batin is defined as the interior or hidden meaning of the Quran. This is in contrast to the Quran's exterior or apparent meaning (the Zahir
). Some Muslim groups believe that the Batin can only be fully understood and interpreted by a figure with esoteric knowledge, who for Shi'a Muslims is the Imam of the Time
.
In a wider sense, "batin" can refer to the inner meaning or reality behind all existence, the Zahir
being the world of form and apparent meaning. It may also refer to the unseen world of angels and jinns as described in the Qur'an. In short, anything that is hidden as opposed to that which is evident is Baatin or hidden and unseen.
and has made his bounties flow to you in exceeding measure, (both) seen and hidden? Yet there
are among men those who dispute about Allah, without knowledge and without guidance, and without
a Book to enlighten them!(31:20)
He is the First and the Last, the Evident and the hidden: and He has full knowledge of all things.(57:3)
One Day will the Hypocrites- men and women - say to the Believers: "Wait for us!
Let us borrow (a Light) from your Light!" It will be said: "Turn ye back to your rear!
then seek a Light (where ye can)!" So a wall will be put up between them, with a gate
hidden. Within it will be Mercy throughout, and without it, all alongside, will be (Wrath and) Punishment!(57:13)
Eschew all sin, open or hidden: those who earn sin will get due recompense for their earnings.(6:120)
Zahir (Islam)
According to some Muslim groups, zahir is the exoteric or apparent meaning of the Quran. In other words, this refers to interpretations of Quranic doctrine that are conducted by normal human beings...
). Some Muslim groups believe that the Batin can only be fully understood and interpreted by a figure with esoteric knowledge, who for Shi'a Muslims is the Imam of the Time
Imamah (Shi'a doctrine)
Imāmah is the Shia doctrine of religious, spiritual and political leadership of the Ummah. The Shīa believe that the A'immah are the true Caliphs or rightful successors of Muḥammad, and further that Imams are possessed of divine knowledge and authority as well as being part of the Ahl al-Bayt,...
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In a wider sense, "batin" can refer to the inner meaning or reality behind all existence, the Zahir
Zahir (Islam)
According to some Muslim groups, zahir is the exoteric or apparent meaning of the Quran. In other words, this refers to interpretations of Quranic doctrine that are conducted by normal human beings...
being the world of form and apparent meaning. It may also refer to the unseen world of angels and jinns as described in the Qur'an. In short, anything that is hidden as opposed to that which is evident is Baatin or hidden and unseen.
Batin in the Quran
Do ye not see that Allah has subjected to your (use) all things in the heavens and on earth,and has made his bounties flow to you in exceeding measure, (both) seen and hidden? Yet there
are among men those who dispute about Allah, without knowledge and without guidance, and without
a Book to enlighten them!(31:20)
He is the First and the Last, the Evident and the hidden: and He has full knowledge of all things.(57:3)
One Day will the Hypocrites- men and women - say to the Believers: "Wait for us!
Let us borrow (a Light) from your Light!" It will be said: "Turn ye back to your rear!
then seek a Light (where ye can)!" So a wall will be put up between them, with a gate
hidden. Within it will be Mercy throughout, and without it, all alongside, will be (Wrath and) Punishment!(57:13)
Eschew all sin, open or hidden: those who earn sin will get due recompense for their earnings.(6:120)