Manifestation Of mysticism in Architecture Of mosque

Subject Areas : Islamic Mysticism

Abdolrahim Annagheh ¹ , Hamid Mahmoodian ² , Roghaye Saberizade ³

1 - دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، واحد دهاقان، استادیار گروه عرفان اسلامی، دهاقان، ایران
2 - دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، واحد شیراز، استادیار گروه ادیان و عرفان، شیراز، ‌ایران
3 - دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، واحد دهاقان، کارشناسی ارشد عرفان اسلامی، دهاقان، ایران

Received: 2015-03-15 Accepted : 2018-08-04 Published : 2014-01-21

Keywords: dome, theosophy, Manifestation, architecture, minaret, altar,

Abstract :

The link between theosophical schools and architecture of different buildings is so deep and widespread that separation of architecture and theosophy seems impossible. Association between divine religions –especially holy religion of Islam- and local arts of their countries is obvious. So theosophy belongs to nature of all religions. Religions have never found more effective and representative tools than arts especially architecture of temples and mosques, to introduce itself. Besides, architecture has also never found a supporter like Islam. Regarding history of Iranian mosques architecture, can be seen manifestation of theosophical concepts and its design on facade of ancient buildings? For instance, why have domes being built spherical in Islamic architecture of Iran? And why all surfaces of Islamic buildings of Iran are covered with flowers, bushes or abstract designs? This study through documentary and observation research, tries to investigate the importance of intellectual arts and manifestation of theosophy in Islamic mosques architecture, remind forgotten beauties and finally represent fundamental role of theosophy in order to lead arts and artists to divine destinations