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enables us to interpret Nafs (soul) volume of Asfār, he states that
as an ideal body, serving as the soul operates not in the
the source of vital activities heavy body, which inherently
and life in humans, thus induces slackness, but in a
aligning with the definition of the subtle, balanced, luminous entity
soul (Ibid; Obudiyyat, 2014). that represents the primary
This relationship illustrates the (subtle) body, while the heavy
complexity of the issue while body acts as its outer covering
offering potential solutions to (Mulla Ṣadrā, 2003).
philosophical problems, such as He emphasizes several
bodily resurrection, embodiment characteristics of this real (subtle)
of actions, and dream body. They come as follows;
interpretation. • It is a luminous essence.
A key function of the • It can be enveloped by the
imaginal body in Transcendental physical body.
wisdom is to clarify the • It does not provoke tremors
connection between the soul or shivers.
and the body. Mulla Ṣadrā • It is one of the faculties of
provides proof of the imaginal the soul.
body's existence in Asfar, stating • Light, perception, and life
that it is the form perceived in flow through it.
dreams, where individuals • Its relationship with the soul
experience sensory actions resembles that of light with
through spiritual faculties the sun.
rather than physical organs • The soul has essential control
(Mulla Ṣadrā, 1981).
over it.
3. Subtle Body • It does not manifest through
Mulla Ṣadrā describes the true ordinary senses.
primary human body as the • It interacts with similar
subtle body, also referred to as entities.
the real body, luminous body, • It is inherently alive and
or primary body. In the ninth immortal.
