Arabic · noun · Spirit & the Divine

Haibat

हैबत

said HAI-bat

also written: Haybat

Meaning

Awe and reverential dread before the majesty of God, the counterpart to intimate love.

Literally: awe, dread

Usage & notes

Iqbal balances the awe of haibat with the intimacy of uns, holding that true faith trembles before God's majesty yet draws near in love.

Related words

Familiar intimacy, the warm ease of closeness and affection.

Nearness, proximity; closeness to God.

Fear and hope together; the believer's balanced posture of dread of God's justice and hope in His mercy.