Mulla Sadra and Eschatology
Evolution of Being
By Eiyad S. Al-Kutubi
This scholarly exploration delves into the profound philosophical insights of Mulla Sadra, one of Islam's most influential thinkers, regarding the ultimate destiny of the human soul. Eiyad S. Al-Kutubi presents a fresh examination of Sadra's revolutionary understanding of the afterlife, revealing how this 17th-century philosopher transformed centuries of theological debate through his unique metaphysical approach.
At the heart of this study lies Sadra's compelling vision of human evolution beyond physical existence. Drawing from his masterwork the Asfar and his Quranic commentary, the author demonstrates how Sadra conceived the afterlife not as a distant realm, but as a natural continuation of human development where the corporeal body plays no part. This perspective offers seekers a profound understanding of consciousness and spiritual progression that transcends traditional boundaries between philosophy and religion.
The book illuminates Sadra's innovative solution to the ancient puzzle of bodily resurrection, showing how he reconciled scriptural teachings with philosophical reasoning. Rather than viewing death as an ending, Sadra presents it as a transformative stage in the soul's ongoing journey toward its ultimate return to the divine source.
For readers interested in the intersection of mystical wisdom and rational inquiry, this work reveals how Sadra's metaphysical principles offer both intellectual satisfaction and spiritual insight into the nature of human existence and its eternal dimensions.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore RELIGION
- ✓ Explore Eschatologie islamique
- ✓ Explore Eschatology
- ✓ Explore Regional Studies
- ✓ Explore RELIGION / Islam / Sufi
- ✓ Explore SOCIAL SCIENCE
- ✓ Explore Sufi
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
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Details
- Published
- 2014
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- ISBN-13
- 9781138794160
- ISBN-10
- 1138794163
- Pages
- 152
- Language
- EN
