“Mystical Anthropology in Imam Reza, Imam Javad, Imam Hadi, Imam Askari and Imam Mahdi’s Works”

Author:
Saeid Malekmohammad
Level:
Ph.D
Subject(s):
Sufism and Islamic Mysticism
Language:
Farsi
Faculty:
Faculty of Mysticism
Year:
2019
Publisher:
URD Press
Supervisor(s):
Hamed Naji Esfahani
Advisor(s):
Reza Elahi Manesh

Anthropology is a fundamental topic in all human sciences, therefore in this research by naqli-aqli method, the topic of mystical Anthropology in the works of Imam Reza. Imam Javad. Imam Hadi. Imam Askari and Imam Mahdi (PBUH) is discussed. This research seeks to achieve a system in which, based on the traditions of Imam Reza. Imam Javad. Imam Hadi. Imam Askari and Imam Mahdi (PBUH), the human creation and the dimensions of his existence, the fate and the role of authority in human behavior and the position of the Caliph of Allah in creation and survival and perfection. Based on the traditions, the ultimate cause of the creation is the luminous existence of the Prophet and Ahl Al-Bayt (PBUH) and they are superior to other creatures. Human existential dimensions from the senses, the intellect, the heart, the Al-Nafs and the spirit, each have a special role in human perceptions. The intellect that is the center of thought, the heart that is the place of intuition and the spirit that is the source of life and the perception is through it and Al-Nafs at the bottom is Al-Ammarah and with Al-Tahzib it reaches to Al-Nafs-Al-Mutmainnah. Also based traditions Al-jabr and Al-Tafviz is invalid and with the right explanation of authority and the theory Al-Amr Baynal-Amrayn, in a sensible way ideas principles is Preparer the mystic’s mystical cognitions. Based on the traditions, the position of Caliph of Allah belongs to Prophets and Imams and does not include all human beings. The prophets and the Imams are the mediators between God and people in creation and survival and perfection and the spiritual growth of man follows the obedience of the Almighty God and the prophets and Imams. Also the Ahl Al-Bayt province with worldly and hereafter blessings and brings human to ultimate perfection.