Comparative study of the foundations of anthropology in the two mystical works of Ibn Faraz and Yohanna al-selibi

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Level 4 of Qom seminary and doctorate in religions and mysticism

2 A student engaged in the third level of Qom seminary

Abstract
In a general division, the topics of mysticism can be divided into two parts, monotheism and monotheism. Monotheistic discussions revolve around the authority of monotheism, i.e. the perfect human being. In theoretical mysticism, the perfect human being is placed next to the four nobles and is treated independently. The reason for the independence of the perfect human body can be seen in the inclusiveness and totality of his truth, which is interpreted as a comprehensive world. In the Seleucid system of Ibn Faraz and Yohan al-selibi, the perfect man and the discussion of anthropology have a central role. According to the views of both mystics, man is created free and by nature has a face similar to God. Also, a complete and comprehensive human being has both natural and right forms. A perfect human being is Allah's caliph and mediator of grace. These two mystics differ on the issue of the grace and sin of the first man and the issue of the perfect man as a pillar of the Trinity. In this research, we seek to understand the problem of anthropology and its comparative analysis in two Seleucid systems with the help of library sources........................................................

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Volume 1, Issue 3
Autumn 2023
Pages 50-62

  • Receive Date 15 October 2023
  • Revise Date 17 November 2023
  • Accept Date 23 November 2023