Words of Power
?urufi Teachings Between Shi'ism and Sufism in Medieval …
Orkhan Mir-Kasimov
608 pages | ~17 hrs
Words of Power
?urufi Teachings Between Shi'ism and Sufism in Medieval Islam According to His Jawidan-Nama-yi Kabir Astarabadi
By Orkhan Mir-Kasimov
Words of Power unveils the profound spiritual legacy of a transformative Islamic mystic whose teachings shaped centuries of religious thought. This comprehensive exploration delves into the Jawidan-nama-yi kabir, the foundational text of Fadl Allah Astarabadi, a visionary figure whose mystical insights gave birth to the influential Hurufi movement in the fourteenth century.
Orkhan Mir-Kasimov guides readers through the remarkable life and revolutionary ideas of this spiritual teacher, whose work emerged during a pivotal period of religious and political transformation in the Islamic world. The book illuminates how Fadl Allah's mystical philosophy contributed to reshaping spiritual authority and messianic understanding across Iran and Anatolia, influencing the rise of major Islamic dynasties.
Through careful analysis of this seminal mystical text, readers discover how one spiritual teacher's vision created ripples that extended far beyond his lifetime. The study traces the evolution of the Hurufi movement and examines how these teachings continued to resonate throughout the Muslim world, offering insights into the dynamic relationship between mystical experience and religious authority.
For those drawn to understanding how spiritual movements emerge and evolve, this scholarly yet accessible work provides a window into the transformative power of mystical literature and its enduring influence on Islamic spirituality and culture.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Shiites
- ✓ Explore Hurufis
- ✓ Explore Islamic sects
- ✓ Explore Sufi mystical teachings
- ✓ Explore Schiiten
- ✓ Explore Ḥurūfīya
- ✓ Explore Doctrines
- ✓ Explore Shī'ah
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Details
- Published
- 2015
- Publisher
- I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited, I.B. Tauris, I. B. Tauris In Association With The Institute Of Ismaili Studies
- ISBN-13
- 9781784531539
- ISBN-10
- 1784531537
- Pages
- 608
- Language
- EN
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