In today's world, 'Ilm al-huruf is a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. Whether due to its historical relevance, its impact on modern society or its influence on popular culture, 'Ilm al-huruf has become a point of reference in various spheres of daily life. From its emergence to the present, 'Ilm al-huruf has been the object of study, debate and admiration, which has given rise to a wide range of perspectives and opinions on the matter. In this article, we will explore some of the most prominent facets of 'Ilm al-huruf and its significance in the current context.
Arabic numerological process
ʿIlm al-Ḥurūf (Arabic: عِلْم الْحُرُوف) or the science of letters, also called Islamic lettrism, is a process of Arabic numerology whereby numerical values assigned to Arabic letters are added up to provide total values for words in the Quran, similar to Hebrew gematria. Used to infer meanings and reveal secret or hidden messages.
ʿIlm al-Ḥurūf is composed of the two words ʿilm (Arabic: عِلْم) meaning "knowledge", and ḥurūf (Arabic: حُرُوف), the plural of the word ḥarf (Arabic: حَرْف), meaning "letters".
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