Methods of the Esoteric Interpretation of the Holy Quran

Analyzing the mystical interpretation methods is the subject of this paper, and its purpose is helping the seekers of knowledge to understand the hidden meanings of the Holy Quran. The question is that, how can people achieve a deeper understanding of the Quran? The concise answer is that, there are two general methods, which includes the general-technical and the special-inspirational one. The first method is based on the appearances and attention to the attached and separate indications in the verses, which is applicable to all. But the second method is dedicated to the advocates of mysticism and intuition. Using a descriptive-analytical method, while describing each of these two methods appropriately, this paper, as an example, analyzes some of the sayings of the gnostic in this respect. Several Quranic evidences show that the Holy Quran recognizes both of these two methods.