All of the major branches of Islamic mysticism, ‘irfān, refer to Imam ‘Ali (‘a) as a major source for their teachings and practices. Hence, we begin with a review of how the mystics viewed Imam ‘Ali (‘a). After this we consider some controversies about the nature of ‘irfān and its relationship to Sufism, for the terms have been used in different ways. Then we turn to the sources on the basis of...

irony in literature containing a combination of cash and spelling, sarcasm and humor used by the writer to express issues which call for criticism in the communities in a language full of laughter and wry humor. this art of literature is a magic mirror reflects the realities of women in society are fresh attract the hearts of the target audience, and will make him to laugh first and urging them...

a letter of ali ibn- hussein (peace be upon him) to mohammad ibn- moslem known as ibn- shahab zohri has been mentioned in some resources. in this letter, zohri has been reproached by ali ibn-hussein for his cooperation with bani omayeh. this letter is usually cited as an evidence in analysis of imam sajjad's political and social positions. surveying the resources and numerous books shows t...

maqsad-ol-aqsa fi tarjamat-ol-mostaqsa« is a detailed history of mohammad (peace be upon him) and the khalifas, which is translated from arabic by hossein ibn el-hassan el-khwarazmi el-kubravi (died in a.h. 839). his other writings prove his talent in many different scientific fields such as gnosticism, commentary of quran, mathematics and astronomy. his poems were published as »the name of hos...

the rise of different sects among muslims and the formation of their creeds have been the effect of various religious and non religious factors. one religious belief that has been of particular importance in the creed of numerous muslim sects, especially of the shi'i ones, has been mahdawiyah, or the belief in mahdi. in its shi'i from, the belief in mahdi has been closely intertwined ...

the belief in allah and having the inclination towards him is of the innate human disposition; and human beings have throughout the history sought to know their god and many have undeservingly applied the quest to false gods whom they have worshiped. in order to know allah, some people liken him to human beings or other creatures and even they attribute a body to him; yet others establish absol...

The means of preaching by the prophet Moses -peace be upon him - in Holy Quran (thought and concepts) is title current research, which extracted from my PhD dissertation written Arabic titles: “Understanding purpose outcome Moses’ perspective -pbuh- holy Quran, emancipation human being as an example, analytical study)”. In this research paper, I want to shed light on Moses- peace him- adopted h...