Haal (Literally "state" or "condition", plural ahwal) is a special-purpose, temporary state of consciousness, generally a product of spiritual practices, recognised in Sufism. A haal is by nature transient and one shouldn't attempt to prolong it. It results from psychological or spiritual influences which effect the man of the Way during his progress towards God. Related concepts are Ecstasy (wajad), Annihilation (istilam), Happiness (bast), Despondency (qabd), Awakening (sahû) Drunkenness… (More on Haal)