The Influence of Ibn ‘Arabi on the Mystical Teachings of the Imams of Imams (with Emphasis on Fasus al-Hikam)

Shi’ism based on the Qur’an and the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt introduces the same original Islam that the Prophet is herald. However, mysticism and Sufism originated in the Sunni context in the early centuries But then he became influenced by the teachings of Ahlul-Bayt (AS) in the path of convergence with Shiism. With the emergence of Ibn Arabi as a prominent and influential Muslim mystic, a great leap in Shiite theology took place. Ibn al-‘Arabi and his followers have in fact explained the learnings and teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt. Ibn ‘Arabi, in Henry Carbin’s words, not only was influenced by Shiite mystical teachings but also explained the doctrine as if it were written by a Shiite mystic. He presented issues of ontology in the form of unity of existence and its implications on topics such as monotheism, verbal monotheism, simile and transcendence, algebra and choice; In fact, he has explained these teachings from the perspective of the Ahlul-Bayt. Also by presenting stranger science and science topics; And interpretation (Coded language), and especially with presentations of anthropological topics In the book of Fasus al-Hikam, such as the Perfect Man and the Province explains the Shiite province, the necessity of the Imam and the issue of Mahdism And it somehow raises the issue that the Shiite elders not only affirm their righteousness but also use them in interpreting the traditions of the Imamate and Bab al-Hijjah. The influence of Shi’a teachings and mystical teachings from the the Ahl al-Bayt can be seen even in Seleucid teachings and in the reference to Shiite narratives in the works of Ibn Arabi and his commentators.