The mystical experience of Abū al-Ḥasan al Šāḏilī is distinguished by its unique spatial setting. His retreat to the slopes of a mountain and seclusion within a cave formed the foundation of a deeply symbolic and spiritually rich path. In this secluded environment, he attained insights and mystical knowledge unmatched by his predecessors and contemporaries. Standing before the mountain, immersed in contemplation and driven by a profound longing for salvation, al-Šāḏilī perceived the mountain as a symbolic aid in preserving his inner state. The mountain served as both a semantic and symbolic equivalent to his spiritual yearning. It represented the arduous path of ascent, as well as immobility and steadfastness. This duality, between movement and stillness, illustrates a key tension in the Sufi journey: the striving for self-transformation versus the need for spiritual composure. Through the analysis of this symbolism, the study demonstrates how physical space can embody profound mystical experiences. Drawing on historical sources and interpretive methods, it highlights the distinctive nature of al-Šāḏilī’s experience as a fusion of existential perception and symbolic meaning, enriching our understanding of space in Sufi mysticism.