Application of Mystical Expressions in Ibn Hessam Khowsafi’s Lyrics

Mystical texts and expressions are the written heritage and cultural and national identity of every territory that their descriptions and reflections make the reconstruction of the cultural identity of a country something real. Since the inner world of mystics are not easily discovered by the public, reflection over the poems and compositions that manifest and sparkle their heart secrets brings about the recognition together with spiritual rejoice for those thirsty for the understanding and spirituality. Ibn Hessam is one of those poets whose lyrics are valuable ores of mysteries and expressions that causes mystical passions for the reader. This paper along with some mystical expressions used by mystics have explained some mystical words and expressions through content analysis applied by Ibn Hessam in his lyrics so that to find out what expressions and interpretations he has utilized in his lyrics. Therefore, the investigation of his lyrics resulted in the fact that he has used some sort of mysterious words to express his mystical experience such as flock of hair, eye, gem, spot, as well as some expressions such as fairness, mentor, love; of course, in spite of these, he has paid a short glance at the works of great poets such as Hafez, Eraghi, and the like. Though, proof of this allegation clarifies per se that despite being a traditional poet, he used to hold a sublime mystical thoughts.