Abstract:
Mysticism can be effective in theology in three ways. Its role in the formulation of theological issues, the description and explanation of these issues with regard to the foundations of ontology and the development of literature and the style of verbal expression are among the issues that are discussed in this essay. The Fayz Kashani’s mysticism with its characteristics is influential in his Theology. Compatibility with Sharia and the intellectual wisdom of philosopher is one of the most important of these characteristics. In this article, we call his mysticism "Philosophical mysticism". From his point of view, the intellect supporting intuition also achieves what the prophets have achieved; But with three differences, that the revelation products are wider, deeper and related to all levels of audiences. Fayz Kashani’s mysticism is in harmony with the Shiite mysticism and is based on the philosophy of Sadra. This religious mysticism can have a significant effect on theology from various aspects, and an example of these effects can be seen in the theological opinions of Fayz.
Machine summary:
Religious Mysticism and Mystical Religion In the opening pages of the introduction of the aforementioned book, Fayd speaks of his motivation for writing and mentions several matters; including explaining the conformity of his mysticism with the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (as) and, in a word, emphasizing the Shiite nature of such mysticism is among his primary motivations in this writing: «تبيان انها منطبقۀ علي طريقۀ اهل البيت مقتبسۀ من انوارهم و آثارهم موزونۀ بميزان احاديثهم و اخبارهم » (ibid.
1. Juridical Religion and Religious Wisdom Fayd describes another motivation for writing his mystical book, Ayn al-Yaqin, as explaining the alignment of the sages' viewpoint with what has been stated in the Sharia: «ارادتي ان اجمع بين طريقۀ الحکما الاوائل في المعارف و الاسرار و بين ما ورد في الشرع المبين من العلوم و الانوار» (ibid.
If, at that point, he is successful in finding a valid theological proof and can judge it using theological methods, unity in existence also transforms into a theological problem; likewise, the discussions of the absolute guardianship (Wilayah) of the Perfect Man and his role as a mediator of grace (Fayd) in the universe, which are serious topics in mysticism, can be posed as problems in the science of Kalam so that, by this means, the ontological status of the Imam in existence also receives attention; because in the science of Kalam, the role of the Imam is often summarized in the explanation and interpretation of revelation or the leadership of society, and there is no mention of his ontological status in the world, even though this issue has been emphasized in the sources of traditions.
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