Haqiqatan

Haqiqatan is a monotheistic religion originating from the island of Qataba. It expresses belief in the revelations of doctrine through infallible prophects, called Maerifa (lit. "knowledge) who deliver the specificities of social life, moral behavior and interaction with the world in general.

Its followers, called Qara'aha (lit. "the ones who have read") mostly organize themselves around fellow learned believers and profess that the Rabt, the collection of texts compiled by believers, is gradually divinely revealed to the Maerifas, who add it by progressive revelation. Maerifa recognition is normally not universal and comes with sectarian disputes. The first three Maerifas however are almost universally recognized by all Qara'ahas in the present day.

Observance
In Haqiqatan the concept of observance of faith is crucial. It has ritual observance around family life, social life and cleanliness. Cleanliness is understood not only as body cleanliness but also social and familial cleanliness.

Observance is also found in temperance. Qara'ahas avoid wearing gold and precious objects, as this is explicitly forbidden as causing "dirtiness in the spirit."

The third aspect of observance is scholarly knowledge and curiosity. Inquiry and questioning is actively encouraged and sought after. Well read scholars of the Rabt are well regarded by most, even those of competing sects.

The fourth and final aspect is Ziyarah, the belief on undertaking pilgrimmages to important holy sites related to the Maerifas in life.