symbolism of knowledge in Mulla sadra's thought

Symbolism is the method that’s used in two fields of existence and knowledge. In existence one thing consider as a symbol of a truth or meaning; and one of the important usage of symbolism in knowledge is expression and recognition metaphysical truth and meanings. Therefore, it has always been used in various religions and mystical schools. This way has a history in Islamic culture and civilization. We can find it in Suhrawardi’s illuminationist philosophical tradition and Islamic mysticism widely. Considering the effective position of Transcendental wisdom in Islamic wisdom this essay try to answer this questions that how’s the process of symbolism in knowledge in Mulla sadra’s thought? Is it possible to find a method for decoding and hermeneutic in Mulla sadra’s epistemology framework? Analyzing thoughts like imaginary perception, intuition, interpretation (Taa’wil), and self-knowledge, can aid us to access our aim. Therefore, the epistemology of Transcendental wisdom provide a framework in which the symbolism will be strong and rational and also prepare a criteria for evaluating and identifying correct and rational symbolism.