Bāṭiniyya

by Walker, Paul E.

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The term bāṭiniyya derives from the Arabic bāṭin , meaning “inner,” “inward,” “interior,” hence “hidden,” “secret,” and, most importantly in this context, “esoteric.” It is normally used in opposition to ẓāhir , which, accordingly, carries the sense of “outward,” “obvious,” “literal,” and “exoteric.” In its abstract form and as the name of a group—al-Bāṭiniyya—the word refers to the advocates of the esoteric meaning in holy scripture and the law. Such a group most likely would also have claimed…

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The term bāṭiniyya derives from the Arabic bāṭin , meaning “inner,” “inward,” “interior,” hence “hidden,” “secret,” and, most importantly in this context, “esoteric.” It is normally used in opposition to ẓāhir , which, accordingly, carries the sense of “outward,” “obvious,” “literal,” and “exoteric.” In its abstract form and as the name of a group—al-Bāṭiniyya—the word refers to the advocates of the esoteric meaning in holy scripture and the law. Such a group most likely would also have claimed that the inner, esoteric meaning and significance of religious rites, rules,

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  • Publisher(s):Brill
  • Language:eng

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  • wc:ALei1496

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eng Islam

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Walker, Paul E.

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