Sufism and philosophy in the contemporary Shia seminary : scholars and mystics / SeyedAmirHossein Asghari.
| Author/creator | Asghari, SeyedAmirHossein author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | London ; New York : I.B. Tauris, 2025. |
| Description | x, 202 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Physical medium | monochrome |
| Physical medium | illustration |
| Contents | Introduction : A Short Note on Sufism, Arif, and Irfan -- Convergence and Divergence: The Shī'ī and Sufi Traditions in Dialogue -- The Philosophical and Mystical Edifice: Tracing the Legacy of the Sufi School of Najaf -- The Maktab-i Tafkik (School of Separation): Isfahani's Opposition to Sufism and Philosophy in Shii Thought -- The Soul: A Ground for Disagreement -- Beyond Wilayat al-Faqih: Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Tabataba'i on Authority and Practical Wisdom -- Conclusion : Synthesizing Traditions. |
| Abstract | "This book delves into the ongoing debate within the contemporary Shia seminary over the role of Sufi and philosophical thought in interpreting religion. It examines two opposing schools: the Sufi School of Najaf, which harmonizes philosophy, Sufism, and revelation, and the Maktab-i Tafkik (School of Separation), which rejects such integration. Tracing their historical development from the mid-19th century to the present, the book explores how these schools emerged and spread, analyzing their contrasting approaches to religion. Beyond historical narrative, it provides an in-depth analysis of the philosophical and theological arguments of each school, highlighting their differing views on the soul, divine revelation, and the interplay of reason and faith. By examining manuscripts, historical texts, and personal memoirs, the book offers a nuanced perspective on the intellectual currents shaping today's Shia thought, inviting readers to reconsider the relationship between philosophy, Sufism, and Shia theology"-- Publisher's website. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 9780755656622 |
| ISBN | 0755656628 hardback |
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| ISBN | ebook |
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