THE DIVINE REVELATION ACCORDING TO IBN ‘ARABI AND IMAM KHOMEINI

Revelation is a concept that has historically sparked many discussions due to its relationship with the metaphysic, its perception of its meaning and its truth. So, throughout the history, subject of metaphysics has faced many challenges. There are different views about the truth and the way of revelation. Ibn Arabi believes that revelation is the descent of the immaterial and rational meanings in the sensual forms on the level of the power of imagination. And he also believes that if man is elevated from the level of humanity to the level of spirituality, God himself speaks to him without intermediary. Imam Khomeini (peace be upon him) believes that understanding the essence of revelation is specific to divine special servants; having self-purity, it is necessary to receive the revelation truths.

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