The Analysis of the Place and Role of Some Iranian/Zoroastrian Terms in Suhrawardi's Philosophy

Sheikh Shahabuddin Suhrawardi’s ideological wisdom has been influenced by ancient Greek and Iranian ideas, as well as the thoughts of the Islamic period, especially the works of Sufism and Persian philosophy. From pre-Islamic Greek sources, one can name the Pythagorean and Platonic schools and referred to Iranian archaeologists from a number of ancient scholars, some of whom were wise men and storytellers such as Keykhosro, Kiyomars, Fereydoun and Jamshid. Suhrawardi’s thought can be regarded as a revival of Iranian wisdom. He has been able to link the basic teachings of these two oriental orientations to wisdom and Islamic mysticism with access to Zoroastrian resources and contemplation in the wisdom of Iran and Greece, and through the use of symbolic roles Some of Zoroastrian and Ancient Persians have depicted the wisdom of Fahlvion and also used them in expressing their illogical wisdom. The innovative aspect of Suhrawardi's philosophy lies in the fact that he has expressed his Philosophy of Illumination in the codification function of these symbols and expressions.The present study seeks to identify and examine some of these terms and their role and place in Suhrawardi's philosophy.