Eminent Historian, Obscure Mystic Sharaf al-diln Ali Yazdi through “Al-Tohid Men Nafas Al-Rahman

Subject Areas : Islamic Mysticism

Naser Khorasani ¹ (دانشجوی دکتری گروه ادیان و عرفان، واحد تهران شمال، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، تهران، ایران.)
davood choganian ² (Islamic Azad University Of Neyshabur)
Qolamali Aria ³ (استاد گروه ادیان و عرفان، واحد تهران شمال، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، تهران، ایران.)
Alireza Ebrahim ⁴ (استادیارگروه ادیان و عرفان، واحد تهران شمال، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، تهران، ایران.)

Received: 2020-06-07 Accepted : 2020-08-31 Published : 2023-03-21

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Abstract :

One of the unknown mystics of ninth century is Sharaf A-ldiln Ali Yazdi, whose book “Zafarnameh” won him the reputation of a prominent historian. Even though the recent discoveries and researches on his works have shown other aspects of his academic character, but the presentation of his recently discovered manuscript named “Al-tohid Men Nafas Al-Rahman” results in his fame and recognition as a mystic among his such qualities as a historian, man of letters, astrologer, mathematician, Lexicographer, and musician that was unknown to this day. In this study, aside from analysis of Sharaf Al-diln Ali Yazdi’s life and spiritual character, his mystical point of view for such notions as Theism, Ontology, Anthropology are also verified. Sharaf Al-diln believes in the unity of essence in the multiplicity of degrees and considers the creation of the universe, which is a form of merciful breathing, as a display of the manifestation of the beautiful names of God and the orbit of love.Historical evidence shows his allegiance to Nematullah Vali in comport and his Teleporting, alongside his political and social involvements, is also very prominent and significant.