What is revelation?
Revelation, linguistically: is a sign, writing, message, inspiration, hidden speech, and anything you convey to another. It is the swift, hidden communication specific to the one it is directed to.
Legally (in Islamic terminology): it is the instruction emanating from God to the Prophets.
It is of two types:
1. Instruction through an angel, which has several forms: Seeing the angel in his true form (rare). Seeing the angel in the form of a human. Not seeing the angel, but hearing a resounding clang that causes the Prophet to experience an unusual spiritual state.
2. Direct instruction without an angelic intermediary, which can be: Through inspiration (the casting of meaning into the soul). Through speech from behind a veil.
Both types can occur while awake or in a dream (a righteous vision).
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