Hayy ibn Yaqdhan

"Hayy ibn Yaqdhan" is a philosophical novel by Ibn Tufayl that explores ideas about nature, knowledge, and spirituality. It tells the story of a boy named Hayy raised alone on an island, who discovers truths through innate reason and personal experience without relying on religious teachings. As he matures, he seeks understanding of life, existence, and the divine. The book highlights human potential for self-discovery and knowledge outside traditional authority, encouraging reflection on how reason, observation, and inner insight can lead to spiritual fulfillment and understanding of the universe.