"hal" meaning in English

See hal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: ahwal [plural], haal [alternative]
Etymology: Arabic حَال (ḥāl, literally “state, condition”) Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ar|حَال|lit=state, condition}} Arabic حَال (ḥāl, literally “state, condition”) Head templates: {{en-noun|ahwal}} hal (plural ahwal)
  1. A special temporary state of consciousness, generally understood to be the product of a Sufi's spiritual practices while on his way toward God.
    Sense id: en-hal-en-noun-i6ociT2Q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 30 entries, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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