Muhammadan Reality in Ni'matullahi Shi'ite Sufism

Описание: Sufis have always been regarded as focusing on the inner aspects of Islam. They were able to construct mystical philosophies which sometimes remain in striking harmony with modern ways of living. They also have often legitimized themselves by claiming to be the true heirs of Prophet Muḥammad.
The two leading Shiʿite Sufi orders in Iran are the Niʿmatullāhī and the Dhahabī orders. They had much in common, as both of them highly emphasized the importance of following Islamic laws and Shi‎ʿite beliefs. Shiʿite Imams as the bearer of the light of divine guidance, were the core of their views on the continuation of the Prophet’s guidance and heritage. The Niʿmatullāhī and the Dhahabī orders elaborated their own mystical philosophy about the Shiʿite Imams being known as propagators of Akbarian philosophy in Persia.
This paper tries to investigate the theory of Sainthood (wilāya) elaborated by Niʿmatullāhī masters, as they claimed to be the true heirs of the Prophet and the bearers of a sainthood that radiated from the light of the Shiʿite Imams into their own age. It examines their views on the relationship between Sufi masters and Shiʿite Imams as perfect manifestations of the Prophet.
My lecture couple of years ago.

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