Mohammad Fanaei Eshkevari, Ph.D – Page 6 – Professor of Philosophy and Mysticism, Author, Lecturer

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The Theory of Perfect Man in Islamic Mysticism

- June 27, 2014 | June 27, 2014 - اشکوری 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.…

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Imamate in Shia

- May 2, 2014 | March 3, 2020 - اشکوری 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,…

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The Concept of the Perfect Man in Islamic…

- February 26, 2014 | April 4, 2014 - اشکوری

Islamic mysticism as a system of knowledge is a kind of ontology or world view obtained through mystical experiences via living a mystical way of life. In this view, the real being is the Absolute…

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Irfan in Iran

- December 2, 2013 | April 4, 2014 - اشکوری

The Status of Mysticism and Mystical Education in Contemporary Iran Throughout history, Iran has been one of the influential centers of mysticism and spirituality. After the arrival of Islam, Iran became a center for…

Lectures

Muharram 2013

- November 10, 2013 | April 4, 2014 - اشکوری

download word for mac On the sad occasion of the Martyrdom of Imam Hussein, we would like to pass on our condolences to the Muslim community on this tragic loss. Sessions will be held at…

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Sohrawardi and the Question of Knowledge

- October 23, 2013 | April 4, 2014 - اشکوری

Shihab al-Din Yahya Sohravardi, known as Shaykh al-Ishraq (the Master of Illumination), was born in Sohravard, a village close to the city of Zanjan in northwestern Persia, in the year 549/1154. After his preliminary education…

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Mysticism and Religion

- October 19, 2013 | April 4, 2014 - اشکوری

There is a close connection between mysticism and religion. However, the nature of their relation is debatable. Is mysticism a religious phenomenon? What is the relation between them? Can mysticism be found outside of religion?…

Notes

Full text of Leader’s annual message on Hajj

- October 14, 2013 | April 4, 2014 - اشکوری

Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, delivered a message to this year’s hajj pilgrims. The following is the full text of the message: In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the…

Lectures

Mennonite theologians meet with Iranian Muslim clerics

- September 1, 2013 | April 6, 2014 - اشکوری

They visited Winnipeg to talk about their about their theological understanding of human nature, but seven Iranian Muslim clerics also came away with some practical examples of how Christians live and express their faith. acrobat…

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Islamic Mysticism

- September 1, 2013 | April 6, 2014 - اشکوری

Is it possible for us to know God immediately or directly? Our ordinary knowledge of God is knowledge by representation/correspondence (al 'ilm al husuli). We have a concept of God; we don’t feel the real…