Hadd
حد
ḥadd
✨Ismaili Terms
Limit, boundary, or rank in Ismaili cosmology and theological hierarchy.
Full Definition
In Ismaili thought, hadd (plural: hudud) refers to a rank or level in the spiritual hierarchy. The hudud represent different levels of cosmic and religious authority, from the highest spiritual principles to the earthly representatives of divine guidance. The concept reflects Ismaili cosmological and organizational thought.