Sufism & Shi ism From Divergence To Convergence

One of the determining and epoch-making periods in political and social life of Sufism and shi ism starts from 7th to 10th century A.H.Political,social and ideological developments happening after the fall of Abassid Caliphate influenced Sufism and Shi ism as two stable and long-lasting movements.During the destruction of Abassid Caliphate until Safavid Kings came to power,Sufism and Shi ism found better grounds for more flourishing and better functions.In additions to their political functions,these two movements had remarkable cultural achievements.So the political functions of these two movements were performed according to already established thought and mystical principles the positions of which were more popular.Studying the the common grounds of these two religious movements in terms of convergence,the aim of this study is to answer this fundamental questions:What is the effect of common mystical principles and the attempt to gain power on the convergence of Sufism and Shi ism?