The whispering veil

 


The Whispering Veil: How Mystics Decode the Secrets Between Worlds

By Prof. Dr. Arshad Afzal
Former Faculty Member, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, KSA

“Between what is seen and what is real, there lies a veil—subtle, sacred, and whispering to the soul.”

In the world's spiritual traditions—be it Sufism, Vedanta, Christian mysticism, Kabbalah, or Gnosticism—there exists a shared understanding: reality is layered. What we see with our eyes is not the final truth; it is a veil, a curtain. To the mystic, life is not about mere existence—it is about unveiling.

But what is this veil? Why is it so revered? And how do mystics, saints, and seekers throughout time come to decode the secrets that lie beyond it?

What Is the Veil?

The veil, in mysticism, represents the illusory nature of material life. In the Qur'an, it is referred to as “Hijab”—a barrier between the divine and the profane. In Hinduism, it is Maya—illusion. In Gnosticism, it is the Archon—a force that clouds divine knowledge.

The veil separates:

  • The Seen from the Unseen
  • The Material from the Spiritual
  • The Mind from the Heart
  • The Ego from the Essence

To unveil, then, is not merely to gain knowledge—but to achieve transformation.

How Mystics Pierce the Veil

  1. Through Silence and Solitude
    The mystic retreats—not to escape the world, but to confront its falsity. In silence, the inner voice awakens.

  2. Through Dreams and Symbols
    Dreams are seen as divine communication. Mystic traditions believe the veil thins in the realm of sleep, where symbols speak louder than words.

  3. Through Light (Nur, Divine Illumination)
    Sufi traditions speak of “Tajalli”, the divine manifestation. It is not seen by the physical eye, but by the eye of the heart (Basirah).

  4. Through Discipline and Ritual
    Whether it's zikr, yoga, contemplation, or sacred texts, rituals train the soul to remember its origin.

  5. Through Suffering and Longing
    The deepest unveilings often come in moments of pain. Suffering purifies. Longing brings the seeker closer to the Beloved.

Mystics and the Art of Seeing

A mystic does not seek knowledge like a scholar does. He does not gather facts. Instead, he sees. And this seeing is not a metaphor. It is a visionary experience. When the veil lifts, even briefly, the mystic perceives the truth of all things—not in language, but in essence.

The mystic understands that the world is a sign (Ayah), not a destination. He reads reality as scripture—every leaf, every tear, every breath is a verse from the Divine Book.

A Personal Reflection

In my years as a professor, academic, and seeker, I have stood at many thresholds—between knowledge and wisdom, between appearance and essence. In Makkah’s spiritual silence, I have felt the veil flutter. In solitude, I have heard the whispers of forgotten truths.

The unveiling is not once and for all. It is a process. A rhythm. A grace.

And this blog—Mystic Wisdom Hub—is my humble offering to those who feel the pull of that whispering veil, who seek not just to live, but to see.

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