Mysticism and the renewal of Islamic literature

Altabaa, Homam and Hamawiya, Adham (2019) Mysticism and the renewal of Islamic literature. Journal of Islam in Asia. p. 1. E-ISSN 2289-8077 (In Press)

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Abstract

Literature has been a medium to express and explore the depths of human life and Truth. This is accurate of Islamic literature, produced across the globe over hundreds of years. This paper seeks to highlight key mystical aspects of classical Islamic literature and their relevance to world literature and culture. Mysticism is essentially understood in this context as a set of beliefs and practices that lead to a form of proximity or union with the Divine. The paper explores its key manifestations in prominent works of Islamic literature by renowned classical figures such as Rumi, Ibn ‘Arabī, ’Al-Ghazālī, Ibn ‘Al-Fāriḍ and Rābi‘ah. These manifestations include prevalent themes such as divine essence and attributes, gnosis and knowledge, the concept of mystical path and divine love. The paper concludes that contemporary Muslim writers and literary commentators are left with a rich tradition that can be re-examined, revived and matched to renew and rejuvenate the literatures of Muslim nations.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	8420/76214
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Islamic literature. Mysticism. Mystical literature. Sufism. Sufi poetry.
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP87 Islamic Literature. Islamic authors P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fundamental and Inter-Disciplinary Studies (Effective: 5th Feb 2014) Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr Homam Altabaa
Date Deposited:	05 Dec 2019 17:31
Last Modified:	05 Dec 2019 17:31
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/76214

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