Desiring the Sweet Perfume of Closeness in the Oscillating Tawajjuh of the Letter Rāʾ

This article delves into the concept of tawajjuh through a poem and prayer ascribed to Arabic letter rāʾ, which expresses key themes in Akbarian tradition. Using hermeneutical approach Ibn ʿArabī interpret word polysemy texts, sheds light on science letters metaphysical ideas cultivated this The rāʾ represents various aspects cosmic duality hence strong desire for intimacy. tawajjuh, meaning projection spiritual energy, orientation, or attentiveness, refers turning face God. There is contemplation continuous turning, like phases moon facing sun.