Theory of Hulul (Solution) from Mystical Theories: Its Acquaintance, Development and Etiquette

Abstract

Hulul refers to the infusion of Divine Self into the Human self. It is the kind of unification of Allah Almighty and his man as same as that of human body and soul. Many Scholars take it as unification of two bodies like the link of rose and rose water. Keeping in view, many Philosophers infer this term as "Mazhab - ul - Hulul", which means Allah exists in everything and in every part. Thus, it can be said that It is Allah and Allah is every thing. Al-Hulul Theology is anciently founded. According to Al-Māri, it takes its roots from the religion of 'Pharoah'. Some Scholars link it to the Iranian Theology of “Sanawiat". In a nut shell, it is inferred that Al-Hulul is associated to Oneness of Allah. It is believed that He infuses His Self into His creatures by hulul. That is why; Historians also link it to the other religions like Hindus, Jews, and Christians etc. The foremost advocate of theology of Al-Hulul is Al-Ḥallaj. He also moulds his self according to the will of God. Another supporter of Mazhab-ul-hulul is Abu Yazīd Albustāmi. This Paper attempts to highlight the concept of Al-Hulul in the light of the views of various Scholars and Researchers, Its historical background and finally the quotes of various advocates of this theology. This paper covers the number of scholars like Ibrahim Al-Dasūqi, Farīd -ud-Dīn AlAttar, Al-Ḥallaj ,Ibn-e-ʽArabi, Ibn-e-Ajeeba, Hassan Rizwan and many others whose quotes and views are put to light.