The mystical foundations of peaceful coexistence according to Mohammad Darashokooh and Jacob Boehme

Author:
Mohsen Golpayegani
Level:
Ph.D
Field of study:
Christian Theology
Language:
Farsi
Faculty:
Faculty of Religions
Year:
2021
Publisher:
URD Press

In the sphere of Islamic mysticism and Christian mysticism, there have always been famous mystics who have looked at the universe from the perspective of unity and have based their mystical insights based on monotheism as a basis for tolerance in dealing with others. Among these, two Muslim and Christian mystics; Mohammad Darashokooh and Jacob Boehmeh are among the influential people in this field. Accordingly, the issue of this article is what tolerant behavioral system based on the mystical insights of these two mystics can be deduced from their words.

In the present article, with a descriptive-analytical approach and using the method of qualitative content analysis from among the foundations of ontology, anthropology and salvation in the works of Mohammad Darashokooh and Jacob Boehmeh, insights such as unity of existence, love in existence, monotheism in property, monotheism in worship, Participation in creation and the like was extracted, and values ​​based on these insights were presented, such as human dignity, the possibility of loving human beings, and the trustworthiness of possessions. These insights and values ​​result in tolerant behaviors and actions such as self-sacrifice, benevolent behavior, love and humility, which are the best examples for peaceful coexistence in the contemporary world.