Problem of “perfect person” in creativity al Khakim at-Termizi and Ibn-Arabi

Abstract

 The article discusses the problem of the "perfect man" in Sufism, presented in the work of two great thinkers - at-Termizi and Ibn-Arabi. It shows the continuity of ideas in the teachings of these two thinkers who lived at different times. The doctrine of the friends of God at-Termizi is analyzed, a comprehensive definition is given to him. Various approaches to the problem of holiness and perfect man are revealed. It justifies the making of at-Termizi God's friends into four groups: 1) Avliya'u hakk Allah or Sadikush; 2) auliya'u-allah; 3) siddikun (sincere); 4) moonfarid (single). A detailed analysis of the qualities of representatives of each of these groups is given. The authors also dwell on the understanding of the “seal of the saints” (khatm al-auliya), i.e. the most important “friend of God” who completes the cycle of holiness. The historical significance of the teachings of at-Termizi about the friends of God through the theory of “wahdat al-wujud” of ibn-Arabi is revealed, in which the perfect person is considered as the crown of divine creation, its completion. The authors also dwell on the fundamental concept of Ibn-Arabi, according to which "peace" and "God" express the same essence, are two sides of the only truth, i.e. "The being of creatures is the essence of the being of the Creator." The authors conclude that the teachings of at-Termizi and Ibn-Arabi played a significant role in the further development of the problems of the “perfect man” not only in Sufism and Arab-Muslim philosophy, but also in the teachings of Western European thinkers.