Mohammad Fanaei Eshkevari, Ph.D – Page 2 – Professor of Philosophy and Mysticism, Author, Lecturer

Articles

Dimensions of self-knowledge and its role in perfecting…

- March 4, 2020 - Eshkevari comment

Abstract Psychology or self-knowledge matters in all cultures and [that is why] religion, philosophy, ethics and mysticism lay stress on self-knowledge. Socrates' well-known message was "know yourself". In Socratic philosophy, self-knowledge is the foundation of…

Articles

ذکريات رائعة من زیارت الاربعین

- October 17, 2018 | October 20, 2018 - Eshkevari comment

الدکتور محمد فنائی اشکوری تعریب: س. ر. منصوری جاء الأربعین و حل الحزن في القلب فجع العالم لمصاب زینب أنین أهل السماء یطرق اسماع البشر تأوه من تفجع صاحب الأمر للأربعين مکانة مرموقة في الثقافة…

Notes

The Role of Intellect and Rationality in Islam…

- March 3, 2018 | March 3, 2020 - Eshkevari comment

Articles

Stages of Journey in Islamic Mysticis

- April 11, 2017 | March 3, 2020 - Eshkevari comment

Mohammad Fanaei Eshkevari Abstract Mystical journey (al-sulook al-'irfani) deals with stages and stations of human soul's perfection in ascending toward God the Almighty. In practical mysticism (al-'irfan al-'amali), different classifications are offered to explain the…

Notes

An interview by Fanaei Eshkevari on the occasion…

- October 12, 2016 | March 3, 2020 - Eshkevari comment

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Articles

Mulla Sadra’s Theory of Substantial Motion

- November 16, 2015 | March 3, 2020 - Eshkevari comment

Philosophers talk of two kinds of change: instantaneous and gradual change. Instantaneous change is one which takes place in an ‘instant’ or in no time. In such a kind of change, we witness the extinction…

Books

Spiritual Tradition

- March 4, 2015 | May 16, 2016 - Eshkevari comment

A new book from Mohammad Fanaei Eshkevari has been recently published, titled Spiritual Tradition, An introduction to Islamic Mysticism and its history. This book has been published by MIU Press, located at 133, High Road,…

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The Impact of Islam on European Civilization

- January 21, 2015 | March 3, 2020 - Eshkevari comment

The impact of Islamic civilization on the European civilization is undeniable. Muslims' philosophical, theological and scientific thoughts that were introduced to the Medieval West had a remarkable impact on different aspects of European life. Ibn…

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The Theory of Perfect Man in Islamic Mysticism

- June 27, 2014 | June 27, 2014 - Eshkevari comment

Epistemologically, Islamic mysticism is a kind of intuitive ontology obtained through a mystical journey. Given this perspective, the real being is the Absolute Being or the Almighty God Who is unique, infinite and absolutely perfect.…

Articles

Imamate in Shia

- May 2, 2014 | March 3, 2020 - Eshkevari comment

Imamate and leadership of the Ahlul Bayt is mentioned as the most important pillar of Islam. Shia’s believe that imamate is a divine authority which along prophecy has a substantial role. Regard to Shia theologians,…