Ibn ʿArabī, the enigmatic master of Sufism and Islamic philosophy, introduced one of the most mind-bending theories in metaphysics: "Fixed Entities" (aʿyān al-thābita). These entities dwell eternally in God’s Knowledge, shaping creation while never crossing into existence.
In this episode, we explore:
✅ What are Fixed Entities?
✅ How do they relate to God's eternal knowledge and self-disclosure (tajalli)?
✅ Their role in the Oneness of Being (wahdat al-wujūd) – Understanding Ibn ʿArabī’s view of divine unity.
✅ The link between fixed entities and the Divine Names.
✅ The two-step process of divine emanation (al-fayż al-aqdas & al-fayż al-muqadas).
📖 Key Topics Covered:
• Ibn ʿArabī’s metaphysical cosmology and ontology
• The difference between fixed entities and actual existence
• The process of divine self-disclosure and emanation
• How creation unfolds through divine determination
• Sufi interpretations of divine unity
📌 Why It Matters
Ibn ʿArabī’s concept of fixed entities is fundamental to understanding the nature of reality, divine knowledge, and human existence.
📌 At the end of the video, I reveal an alternative perspective to Ibn ʿArabī’s doctrine.
❓ My questions for you (comment below):
1. If everything in the world is a manifestation of divine names, how should that change the way we treat nature, animals, and other people?
2. According to Ibn Arabi, each fixed entity corresponds to a divine Name and Attribute, and thus, every created being is a manifestation of divine Names and Attributes. How does this affect the way we understand human nature and moral responsibility?
3. Ibn ʿArabī describes fixed entities as templates through which God manifests creation. Does this imply that individual beings have predetermined natures, or is there room for free will in this framework?
4. How does the concept of aʿyān al-thābita challenge or align with Avicenna’s distinction between essence and existence? Can Ibn ʿArabī’s system be seen as an evolution of classical Islamic philosophy or a radical departure from it?
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00:00 Intro & Definition
01:05 1. Overview of Fixed Entities
02:14 2. Fixed Entities in Relation to God and Creation
03:04 3. The Role of Fixed Entities in the Process of Creation
06:54 4. The Implications of Fixed Entities in Ibn ʿArabī’s Unity of Existence
07:24 5. Philosophical and Mystical Implications
07:59 Conclusion
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