Youm

Allah the Almighty affirms in the Holy Qur'an that He created the world in six Youm. What, then, is the meaning of Youm? In its metaphysical essence, Youm refers to an illusion—a perceptual construct. It comprises two fundamental dimensions: (concept)—the ideational, and (chromosome)—the corporeal. These two dimensions unfold into six distinct phases:

1.      Perception

2.      Thought

3.      Concept

4.      Motion

5.      Action

6.      Consequence

The entire movement of the cosmos revolves around this axis.

All beings—animals, plants, rivers, streams, mountains, and the earth—is encompassed within this framework. These entities are composed of diverse currents, which may be understood as electric flows. This current functions as the sustaining force that binds together the mineral, botanical, and animal realms in an interconnected relational order.

This electric current functions within all entities, and its flow constitutes the vitality of all existence. It is this very current that manifests as light—projecting, on one hand, its reflection upon the mind screen through the eye, and on the other, rendering all that appears before the eyes into perceptible images. Although the external scene is observed, it is in fact perceived upon the screen of the brain; and the visual phenomena we apprehend are themselves expressions of the same electric current through which the act of seeing becomes possible.

This very electric current circulates within the neural cells of the brain, serving as the medium through which thoughts are transmitted from one mind to another. Whether it is a singular concept or a complex constellation of ideas, all are conveyed into the domain of perception through this same electromagnetic flow.

However, the current from which those cells are formed will remain intact and continue to function. The individual's sensory perception will likewise persist in its original state.

This is substantiated by the observation that, upon death, an individual’s existence ultimately condenses into a state analogous to a microfilm—an entity imperceptible to human sensory faculties. Despite this transformation, the entirety of the person’s perceptual capacities endures: they continue to receive auditory input, provide responses, and maintain visual awareness. However, the specific wavelengths associated with their speech, hearing, and sight operate beyond the threshold of human cognitive and sensory apprehension.

In accordance with the scale of human insight, the frequency of the wavelength associated with thought, hearing, or sight either falls below 20 cycles per second or exceeds 20,000 cycles per second. This signifies that nothing remains stationary: either a phenomenon becomes so minute that it eludes visual perception and transcends the visible wavelength range, or it becomes so vast that it cannot be encompassed within that range.

Wavelength refers to that portion of the electric current which is intelligible to the human intellect, while the portion that exceeds cognitive comprehension belongs to a different wavelength, which undergoes transformation.

Regarding wavelength, it is noteworthy that the pyramids constructed by the Pharaohs of Egypt—carved from mountains into chambers of varying numbers (one, two, three, four, ten, twenty, etc.)—were all designed with exact geometric precision. Even today, if a structure is built wherein the wavelength frequency remains constant, a corpse placed within it resists decomposition for fifty thousand, one hundred thousand, or even a million years. It neither decays nor does the skin desiccate; instead, it remains in a preserved state.

The intellect is not unitary; rather, it manifests in a dual modality, encompassing an exoteric aspect accessible to conscious awareness and an esoteric aspect beyond conscious cognition. Though indivisible and without discrete parts, the intellect is centered on a pivotal locus, commonly identified as the sixth sense.

The sixth sense constitutes the central locus of the electric current. Each brain cell contains this locus. By “locus,” it is meant that within every brain cell resides a soul (SOUL) or (CONCEPT), which represents the secondary component of this electric current. Within this dimension, there exists an additional component or aspect, identified as the (CHROMOSOME) substance, structured into forty-eight (48) discrete points or circles.

There are three types of chromosomes. The first type, which distinguishes angels from the (soul), lacks sexual desire. It was created alongside the soul in primordial eternity (azal) and will remain with it perpetually. This chromosome, like the soul, is invisible to the ordinary human eye.

The second type of chromosome pertains to the jinn. It includes both sexual desire and reproductive capacity. While jinn remain imperceptible to the ordinary human eye, the lifespan of this chromosome is finite.

The third chromosome is intrinsic to humans. It exhibits both sexual desire and reproductive functions. Its existence is finite and perceptible; however, upon the departure of the soul, it decomposes and returns to the soil.

In essence, the chromosome may also be characterized as an illusion. Within it, the soul remains hidden, veiled from empirical sight. The perceptual capacity of the chromosome is insufficient to apprehend the soul. However, the gaze of the soul possesses the ability to perceive itself, though this act of perception is inward. Inward perception refers to the capacity to perceive future events—an experiential phenomenon common to all human beings. One such manifestation is the dream: numerous dreams are realized in the future precisely as they appeared during sleep, while many are forgotten. Frequently, dreams appear in forms that elude rational understanding, and often they are perceived in an inverted or symbolic manner. Despite the multiplicity of dream types, the phenomenon remains fundamentally associated with the inner faculty of perception.

Another phenomenon is that of kabūs (somnambulism), commonly classified as a disorder. However, in actuality, it does not conform to the conventional definition of illness. The fear associated with it largely stems from the perceived risk of physical harm. A typical case may involve an individual who, while asleep, rises unconsciously, changes clothing, proceeds to the office, unlocks the door with a key, sits at a desk, performs written tasks, returns home, changes again into sleepwear, and resumes sleep—all without any conscious awareness. Upon awakening, the individual retains no recollection of these actions; memory does not retrieve the episode. Nevertheless, the entirety of the event is imprinted upon the internal register of memory. Were it possible to extract a record of that memory, the sequence of events—from beginning to end—would appear in full. This constitutes a distinct experiential case.

Another experiential mode is inner vision during the waking state, referred to as meditation (muraqabah). When the mind attains a state of sustained cognitive focus in meditation, a range of perceptual phenomena may emerge, often pertaining to future occurrences. Within this meditative state, a distinct form of Divine luminosity—different from nūr—becomes perceptible, and it is through this particular light that such visionary content is revealed. The attainment of unwavering mental concentration is a fundamental prerequisite for this experience. This, too, constitutes a form of inner perception.

Another experiential phenomenon involves instances in which an individual, seemingly without conscious intent, is transported from one city to another. Although such occurrences are rare, they are nonetheless documented. Such experience is rooted in the domain of inner perception. At some point in life, many individuals encounter a form of this phenomenon. When pursued intentionally, it requires the gradual attenuation of the physical body’s density—a process closely associated with inner visionary states. Through sustained spiritual discipline and meditative practice, the corporeal form becomes increasingly subtle, eventually approaching the immaterial quality of light.

Attaining this state necessitates extensive training and ascetic refinement. Once achieved, the individual—through volitional focus—may traverse vast distances and arrive at any location, irrespective of spatial constraints. The duration of such transference is negligible, occurring within a single second or an infinitesimal fraction of time as registered by human cognition. This, too, constitutes an advanced mode of inner vision. Fundamentally, inner perception emerges through profound cognitive introspection. Such thought processes operate at an exceptional depth, wherein the mind both functions within and simultaneously experiences those inner strata. As the consciousness descends into these deeper layers, the material body progressively dematerializes, ultimately becoming imperceptible. Within spiritual terminology, this transformative state is referred to as fatḥ—denoting unveiling or spiritual conquest.Top of Form