A critique of cosmic mysticism based on the teachings of Nahj al-Balagh

Hassan Ali Yazdani Jazi[3], Mohsen Khoshfar[4]

Abstract:

The need to spirituality, with an enlightened look, is an important factor in the emergence of new mystic movements in human societies. In other words, the disgust from materialism and the fervor or the thirst for humanity among the people on the one hand, and the utilitarian motives of some movements on the other hand, has serious contribution to the development of false and deviant mysticism. In this regard, the cosmic mysticism has been able to influence many of enlightened thinkers and educated people with diverse and evil intentions. The logical analysis and correct critique of this movement, in accordance with the teachings and Nahjol Balagh, can prevent the development of this deviant movement. In this article, first, the words of the founder of cosmic mysticism are expressed and then, referring to the words of Imam Ali (as), as the founder of Islamic mysticism, are analyzed with a critical-comparative approach. This article has been able to observe the deviation of cosmic mysticism, explaining the components of Islamic mysticism in accordance with the teachings of Nahj al-Balaghah, such as the possibility of recognizing God, the place of divine attributes, resurrection, Satan and the necessity of escaping from him.

Key words: Imam Ali (as), Nahj al-Balagha, mysticism, Taheri, cosmic mysticism (Erfan Kayhani).

[1]. دانشجوی کارشناسی ارشد دانشگاه علوم قرآن و حدیث قم

[2]. دکتری تفسیر تطبیقی جامعه المصطفی قم.

[3] . Master student in the University of Quran and Hadith in Qom.

[4] . Ph.D. of Comparative interpretation in al-Mustafa international university.