Haqiqa

Haqiqa (Arabic حقيقة ḥaqīqa "truth") is one of "the four stages" in Sufism, shari’a (exoteric path), tariqa (esoteric path), haqiqa (mystical truth) and marifa (final mystical knowledge, unio mystica).

This conformity to earthly rules is important because it recognizes that the spirit of a man or woman is affected by the actions of the body.

When the disciple has studied and recited the awrad for an indeterminate amount of time, he is expected to experience visions and revelation from God.

The book Islamic Philosophical Theology defines it as "what is real, genuine, authentic, what is true in and of itself by dint of metaphysical or cosmic status",[7] which is a valid definition but one that does not explain haqiqa's role in Sufism.

It is a term used by Sufi Muslims to describe knowledge of spiritual truth (Haqiqah) having lived through experiences.