Persian mysticism
Cosmology, philosophy and theology of historical Persia and contemporary Iran
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Persian mysticism, or Iranian mysticism, is a traditional mystical interpretation of existence, life and love, reliant upon revelatory and heart-felt principles in reasoning. Though partially sourced from mystical traditions rooted in ancient Iranian religion and Zoroastrianism, in its contemporary practical aspects it is now synonymous with Sufism in contemporary Iran.[1][pages needed]
Thought
Persian mystical thought has been analysed critically by Abdolhossein Zarrinkoub,[citation needed] Abdolkarim Soroush,[citation needed] and Dariush Shayegan.[citation needed] In Rumi, one can find love-based mysticism; in Hafiz the pleasure-based mysticism. Under Rumi's influences, Abdolkarim Soroush is currently working on power-based or epic mysticism.[2][pages needed][3][pages needed]
Medieval Persian mystics
Modern art and the Persian mystical tradition
Persian mysticism has a significant impact on Iranian modern art.[citation needed]
