Irfan: Sufism A Short Introduction

Description

This short introduction to ‘irfan is part of the author’s book Ashna’i ba ‘Ulum Islami (An Introduction to the Islamic Sciences). ‘Irfan, also known as tasawwuf (Sufism), is one of the disciplines that originated within the realm of Islamic culture and developed there to attain a high level of sophistication. This book examines ‘irfan as both a scientific and academic discipline and branch among the branches of Islam’s scientific culture and does not deal with its social and sectarian aspects. More specifically, it explores its beliefs, practices, different parts (Shariah, Tariqah and Haqiqah) and its major practitioners throughout the history of Islam.

Author Biography

Murtaza Mutahhari was an Iranian cleric, philosopher, lecturer, and politician. Mutahhari is considered to have an important influence on the ideologies of the Islamic Republic, among others. He was a co-founder of Hosseiniye Ershad and the Combatant Clergy Association.

Mutahhari is considered to have an important influence on the ideologies of the Islamic Republic, among others. He was a co-founder of Hosseiniye Ershad and the Combatant Clergy Association (Jāme’e-ye Rowhāniyat-e Mobārez). He was a disciple of Ayatollah Khomeini during the Shah’s reign and formed the Council of the Islamic Revolution at Khomeini’s request. He was chairman of the council at the time of his assassination.