mahjoob

Mahjoob is a term derived from Arabic, meaning "hidden," "veiled," or "obscured." It is often used in a spiritual or metaphorical context to describe a state of being concealed from divine knowledge or awareness. In Islamic mysticism, for example, the concept of mahjoob can refer to a soul that is distant from God due to its attachment to worldly desires or sins. Conversely, the opposite of mahjoob is often described as mashhood, meaning "witnessed" or "present," indicating a state of proximity and direct communion with the divine. The degree of mahjoob can vary, with some individuals experiencing a partial veiling while others are profoundly obscured. The path to overcoming mahjoob typically involves spiritual practices such as prayer, meditation, and self-purification, aiming to remove the veils that separate the individual from their spiritual essence and from divine truth. The term can also appear in literature and poetry to express themes of longing, separation, or spiritual striving.