This article explores the metaphysical concepts of "Uruj" (ascent) and "Nuzul" (descent) as articulated by Aziz Nasafi, a prominent scholar of medieval Islamic philosophy and mysticism. Nasafi’s philosophical framework integrates elements of Avicennian metaphysics and Sufi mysticism to elucidate the cyclical journey of the soul and its spiritual evolution. Drawing on primary texts and scholarly interpretations, this study analyzes Nasafi’s conception of Uruj and Nuzul, examining their ontological significance, ethical dimensions, and implications for understanding the dynamics of spiritual ascent and descent within the Islamic philosophical tradition. This article aims to deepen scholarly understanding of Aziz Nasafi’s concepts of Uruj and Nuzul, elucidating their philosophical underpinnings, ethical dimensions, and implications for spiritual ascent and descent within the Islamic philosophical tradition.

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