ṣahw

In Sufism, \u0218ahw refers to a state of "sobriety" that immediately follows a spiritual state of "intoxication" (sukr). While sukr involves a dazed state where one's association with God dims the perception of other things, u0218ahw is the subsequent return to a more grounded awareness, retaining vivid memories of the spiritual experience, which brings immense joy.1

Sufism is the mystical path within Islam, focused on direct, personal experience of God. The journey involves spiritual stages (maq\u0101m) and states (u0218al). U0218al are considered divine graces, not attainable through personal effort, filling the Sufi with renewed desire for their spiritual journey. Key concepts include tawakkul (trust in God), jihad (struggle against the lower self), and taw\u012b\u1e0d (the oneness of God). The ultimate goal is often described as fan\u0101\u02be (annihilation of the self) and baq\u0101\u02be (subsistence in God), leading to u1e25aq\u012bqah (reality or truth).1234