Bathin
Bathin is a transliteration variant of the Arabic word baṭīn, meaning inner or inward. In Islamic theology and Sufism, batin refers to the esoteric or hidden meanings of religious texts, in contrast to zahir, the apparent or outer meaning. The concept is used to discuss interpretation of the Qur’an, hadith, and doctrine beyond the literal wording.
In many Malay- and Indonesian-language discussions, batin is referenced as inner spirituality or the hidden aspects
In scholarly contexts, batin is often discussed alongside taʿwīl (esoteric interpretation) and the broader discourse on
There are no widely recognized standalone entities, places, or persons simply named Bathin in prominent reference