Arabic · noun · Spirit & the Divine

Inabat

इनाबत

said i-NAA-bat

Meaning

Turning to God in penitence and devotion, a deepening of repentance on the path.

Literally: turning toward, returning

Usage & notes

Iqbal sees in inabat the heart's sustained re-orientation toward God that steadies the seeker's resolve.

Related words

Repentance, the seeker's turning away from sin back toward God as the first station of the path.

Focused spiritual attention, especially the master's directing of inner energy toward a disciple's heart.