Horizons of Islamic Mysticism (آفاق عرفان اسلامی), Qom, Imam Khomeini Educational and Research Institute, 2022.
This book, structured into fifteen chapters across three sections—Philosophy of Mysticism, Theoretical Mysticism, and Practical Mysticism—offers a fresh approach to various dimensions of Islamic mysticism. Each section comprises five chapters. The work serves not only as a scholarly study but also as a potential textbook for academic courses in the field of Islamic mysticism.
A portion of the book’s preface reads: “Despite the existence of valuable works on Islamic mysticism, what motivated the author to write this book was the desire to create a text that, first, is reasonably comprehensive and covers various dimensions of Islamic mysticism; second, offers a rational explanation, as far as possible, that is compatible with Islamic teachings; third, presents mystical topics in contemporary and accessible language, engaging with current discussions on mysticism around the world; and fourth, addresses misunderstandings and misconceptions about mysticism, while critically analyzing competing mystical and pseudo-mystical movements.”