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Maqaam ( the station ) is one's spiritual station or developmental level, as distinct from one's hal, or state of consciousness. This is seen as the outcome of one's effort to transform oneself, whereas the haal is a gift. "Maqam" is also terms for “scale” .These are the topmost foundations of ‘’walaya:’’ the moral distinctions and spiritual degrees accorded to the men of the Way. They constitute the stabilizing element of liberating experience. According to Ibn 'Arabi, ‘’ al-yaqîn ’’ (certainty) the apex of the maqamaat .
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