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Seven Skies and Aalam e Mithaal

The document explores the distinctions and connections between the Seven Skies (Samawat) and Aalam-e-Mithaal in Islamic cosmology. The Seven Skies are physical and metaphysical layers of creation, while Aalam-e-Mithaal is a non-physical imaginal realm that serves as a bridge between the material and spiritual worlds. It also discusses the role of dreams as a subset of Aalam-e-Mithaal and their relation to spiritual insights.

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Seven Skies and Aalam e Mithaal

The document explores the distinctions and connections between the Seven Skies (Samawat) and Aalam-e-Mithaal in Islamic cosmology. The Seven Skies are physical and metaphysical layers of creation, while Aalam-e-Mithaal is a non-physical imaginal realm that serves as a bridge between the material and spiritual worlds. It also discusses the role of dreams as a subset of Aalam-e-Mithaal and their relation to spiritual insights.

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Are the Seven Skies (Samawat) Part of Aalam-e-Mithaal?

The seven skies or heavens (Samawat) and Aalam-e-Mithaal are distinct yet interconnected
realms in Islamic cosmology. While the seven skies are described as physical and
metaphysical layers of creation, Aalam-e-Mithaal is the imaginal realm serving as a bridge
between the material and spiritual worlds. This document explores their distinctions,
connections, and roles in Islamic spirituality.

1. Seven Skies (Samawat) in Islamic Cosmology


The seven skies are layers of creation encompassing both the physical and metaphysical
dimensions. They are mentioned multiple times in the Qur'an as hierarchical realms
governed by divine order.

**Descriptions from the Qur'an:**

1. **First Heaven**: Adorned with stars and planets.

- "Indeed, We adorned the nearest heaven with an adornment of stars." *(Surah As-Saffat
37:6)*

2. **Seventh Heaven**: Closest to the Divine Throne (Arsh) and Sidrat al-Muntaha.

- Mentioned in the Prophet Muhammad’s ‫ ﷺ‬Mi’raj journey *(Surah An-Najm 53:14)*.

2. What is Aalam-e-Mithaal?
Aalam-e-Mithaal, or the World of Forms, is a non-physical realm where abstract realities
take symbolic shapes. It acts as an intermediary between Aalam-e-Nasoot (the physical
world) and Aalam-e-Malakoot (the spiritual world).

3. Differences Between Seven Skies and Aalam-e-Mithaal


| **Seven Skies (Samawat)** | **Aalam-e-Mithaal** |

|-------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|

| Physical and metaphysical realms. | Non-physical imaginal realm. |

| Mentioned in the Qur'an as layers of the cosmos. | Inferred through spiritual traditions. |

| Connected to divine governance. | A bridge between material and spiritual worlds. |

| Accessible in the Mi’raj of the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬. | Accessible through dreams, muraqabah, and
clairvoyance. |
4. Connections Between the Two Realms
Though distinct, the seven skies and Aalam-e-Mithaal are interconnected:

1. **Symbolic Reflection**: Events in the seven skies may appear in Aalam-e-Mithaal as


symbolic forms.

- Example: The Sidrat al-Muntaha may manifest as radiant imagery in Aalam-e-Mithaal.

2. **Shared Entities**:

- Angels operate in both realms, governing the seven skies and interacting symbolically in
Aalam-e-Mithaal.

- Jinns access the lower levels of Aalam-e-Mithaal but not the seven skies.

5. Is Aalam-e-Roya Part of Aalam-e-Mithaal?


Yes, Aalam-e-Roya (World of Dreams) is a subset of Aalam-e-Mithaal. Dreams occur as
symbolic interactions in Aalam-e-Mithaal:

- Prophetic dreams originate from higher layers of Aalam-e-Mithaal.

- Nightmares or illusions stem from lower corrupted layers.

6. Spiritual Insights
- The seven skies are distinct, divinely created realms, not part of Aalam-e-Mithaal.

- Aalam-e-Mithaal reflects higher realities, including the seven skies, in symbolic forms.

- It acts as a preparatory ground for perceiving spiritual truths and connecting with divine
governance.

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