A Reflection on "Straight Way" in the View of Ibn Arabi and some Commentators of Theories

Straight Way is a challenging issue which has been attended to in various fields by the researchers, experts and commentators. Mystics, especially Muhyiddin Arabi and the mystics after him, have paid special attention to this issue. The purpose of the present study was to analyze the mystical perspective of Ibn Arabi and some commentators of his mystical theories on Straight Way which have been proposed with regard to the mystical approach to verse 56 of Hud Surah. This study was a descriptive-analytical study. Interruption in the punishment of hell residents without departing from hell, the division of Straight Way to Behavioral and Existential, and the distinction between "the Straight Way" (Allah`s way) and "Straight Way" (god`s way) were among the topics discussed in this study. The findings of this inquiry indicated that, according to the opinion of mystics, the Existential Straight Way existing in the Descending Arc of creation is related to all entities with no distinction and differences; while, "the Behavioral Straight Way" is related to the Ascending Arc of creation and is restricted to humans; it is what distinguishes humans from other creatures and also determines the position of each human being in achieving human perfection. In addition, punishment is eventually removed from hell residents because the mercy of God is prior to his wrath; despite their residence in hell, the residents are released from its pains and punishments.