Persian mysticism - Wikipedia
Though partially sourced from the mystical Zoroastrian traditions of the Persian Empire, in its contemporary practical aspects it is now synonymous with Sufism in contemporary Iran. [1]
Sufism - Wikipedia
Sufi saint Amir Khusrau is said to have infused Persian, Arabic Turkish and Indian classical melodic styles to create the genre in the 13th century. The songs are classified into hamd , na'at , manqabat, marsiya or ghazal , among others.
This too shall pass - Wikipedia
This too shall pass" (Persian: این نیز بگذرد, romanized: īn nīz bogzarad) is an adage of Persian origin about impermanence. It reflects the temporary nature, or ephemerality, of the human condition — that neither the negative nor the positive moments in life ever indefinitely last.
Persian Mysticism And it’s History (The Path of Persian Mysticism)
Nov 14, 2023 · From the early days of Islam, ascetic Muslims would practice fasting, praying, and meditation in seclusion. They became known as ‘Sufis’ due to being clothed in simple coarse garments made of wool (Suf in Arabic) and their purity of heart (safa in Arabic).
Rumi | Biography, Poems, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 13, 2024 · Rūmī was a great Sufi mystic and poet in the Persian language, famous for his lyrics and for his didactic epic Mas̄navī-yi Maʿnavī (“Spiritual Couplets”), which widely influenced mystical thought and literature throughout the Muslim world.
Sufism | Definition, History, Beliefs, Significance, & Facts - Britannica
Dec 21, 2024 · An abstract word, Sufism derives from the Arabic term for a mystic, ṣūfī, which is in turn derived from ṣūf, “wool,” plausibly a reference to the woollen garment of early Islamic ascetics. The Sufis are also generally known as “the poor,” fuqarāʾ , plural of the Arabic faqīr , in Persian darvīsh , whence the English words ...
examines the role of the Dhahabiyya, the second most important Sufi order in Persia, in Iranian tasawwuf, while analysing Dhahabi-Ni'matullahi relations as well as the numbers and geographical distribution of Persian Sufis over the last two centuries, concluding with an overview of the key characteristics of Iranian tasawwuf in moder times.
Rumi: A Luminary of Persian Poetry - SURFIRAN Mag
Apr 18, 2024 · Rumi: Discover the life, works, and timeless influence of the 13th-century poet and Sufi mystic who transcended cultural and religious.
The macrohistorical pursuit of secret Persia and the Sufi myth …
Of those who contend for the pre-Islamic origins of Sufism, the previous head of the Khaneqahi Nimatollahi Sufi order, Javad Nurbakhsh (1926—2008), insisted that “Persian Sufism” is a distinctly Iranian phenomenon — independent of Islamic history — and one that assuredly predated Islam (Chapter 9).
Rumi – Sufi Poet of East and West - The Idries Shah Foundation
In 1244, Rumi met Shams of Tabriz, a Persian Sufi saint who had taken a vow of poverty. Their meeting and four-year companionship is considered the central event that transformed Rumi’s life.