Investigation and Analysis of the Idea of Resistance in Mystical Prose Texts from the Fifth Century to the Seventh Century of Hijri

Eftekhari, Tahereh

doi:10.22103/jrl.2023.4017

Document Type : Research Paper

Author

Tahereh Eftekhari

PhD in Persian Language and Literature, High School Teacher in District No. 3, Isfahan

https://doi.org/10.22103/jrl.2023.4017

Abstract

One of the notable topics in mystical texts is the investigation of the relationship between mystics and the rulers of the time and how to deal with them. It seems that mystics are alien to politics, and mysticism, which is from the category of meaning, discovery and intuition, solitude and trance, cannot be collected with politics, which is an external, general, social phenomenon and related to the life and livelihood of humans; there is no relationship between spirituality and mysticism and politics. The examination of mystical texts shows that mystics' interest in the destiny of man and his happiness and misery, which is somehow related to the way of running the country, has made them to react against politics and government. Many of the elders of Mysticism (Erfan) have addressed political resistance in their works and expressed their views on political issues and government leaders. Regarding elements such as recommending rulers to justice and being anti-tyranny, criticizing rulers, telling the truth against tyrannical rulers, resistance against ruling powers, expressing criticism and objection to the behavior of rulers and the political resistance of mystics, the fifth century is considered as one of the eventful and influential centuries. Political developments and social conflicts provided the ground for the activity of mystics and Sufis. The establishment of schools of religious sciences, and the spread of monasteries and mystical writings caused the spread of Sufism. The period between the fifth century and the whole of the sixth century and the beginning of the seventh century is the most important period of activity of mystics in Iran.

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Journal of Resistance Literature

Investigation and Analysis of the Idea of Resistance in Mystical Prose Texts from the Fifth Century to the Seventh Century of Hijri

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Volume 15, Issue 28 - Serial Number 28
September 2023
Pages 27-60

Investigation and Analysis of the Idea of Resistance in Mystical Prose Texts from the Fifth Century to the Seventh Century of Hijri

References

References

Volume 15, Issue 28 - Serial Number 28September 2023Pages 27-60

Volume 15, Issue 28 - Serial Number 28
September 2023
Pages 27-60