«Hayy Ibn Yaqzan» in Arabic with a Parallel Translation

"Hayy Ibn Yaqzan" by Ibn Tufail is a 12th-century philosophical novel. It tells the story of Hayy, a boy raised by a gazelle on an uninhabited island. Through self-guided exploration of the natural world, he attains spiritual enlightenment and discovers God using reason and observation, without any external guidance. The novel blends philosophy, science, and mysticism, showcasing the harmony between reason and faith.