ʿaql

In Druze theology, al-\u02bfaql refers to the Universal Intelligence, one of five cosmic principles that emanate from God. These principles, known as al-\u02bfaql, were systematized by \u02b7Amzah ibn \u02bfAl\u012b, a key figure in the Druze religion who is considered a direct link to God. The Druze religion also distinguishes between the '\u02bbuqq\u0101l, an elite group of initiates who know the doctrine and participate in religious services, and the juhh\u0101l, the general followers who are unaware of the full doctrine. The '\u02bbuqq\u0101l adhere to strict principles of conduct, including honesty, solidarity, and submission to God's will.12