An analytical Account of the Book "Parameters of Pure Shiite Mysticism"

It is necessary to become acquainted with some of the issues on the philosophy of mysticism, practical and theoretical mysticism and revising them properly in order to specify the parameters of Shiite mysticism, because making a mistake in any of these fields can be regarded as s defect in mysticism and can lead to deviation. The nature of mysticism and the relationship of mysticism with religion and intellect are among the key issues of the philosophy of mysticism, which are dealt with in the book "Parameters of Pure Shiite Mysticism". This book also examines the relationship between religion and mysticism, practical and theoretical mysticism.The final part of the present paper, which is the main concern of the author, is devoted to the parameters of Shiite mysticism,. Belief in monotheism, prophethood, resurrection, divine authority and the spiritual journey based on Shariah are among the most important features of true mysticism while spiritualism devoid from the belief in God, revelation and resurrection (reincarnation- orientation) or the types of mysticism that oppose Shariah and intellect and spiritual journey which disregards morality and life do not fall into the province true mysticism. Accordingly, referring to intellect, observing revelation and self-purification together with a spiritual journey which leads to intuition are regarded as the three profound features of Shiite mysticism and known as the harmony among mysticism, demonstration and the Quran.