Components of a mystical journey
(an approach to verses of Quran and hadiths)

Mohammad Javad Rodgar [2]

Abstract:

Explaining the path of mystical conduct and also the explanation of its components by approaching the verses and hadiths are infrastructure for a journey to God. Since we are faced with elements such as mystic, pathway, one the path is to him, and mystical journey, scientific-research on meaning and the components of the path of mystical journey and also answering to the central question that what components the path of mystical journey should have, is necessary. The present paper responds to this fundamental question that the nature of the path of mystical journey will be clear in its light. The outcomes of this paper are as follows: the essentiality and intensity of conduct in the way, there is only one right way that is multi-stage, the need for a seeker to a teacher or trainer in the path of conduct and its ultimate goal. It is obvious to say that the components of mystical journey are expressed in Quran, tradition, transcendent wisdom and also divine mysticism.

Key Words: Mystical path, Substantial motion, Gradation, Unity of the path, Teacher of the Way, Purposeful.

[1] دانشیار پژوهشگاه فرهنگ و اندیشه اسلامی؛

[2] . Associate Professor in research center of Islamic Culture and Thought.