Methods of Using the Words of Ahl al_Bayt (as) in the Mystical Texts of Persian Literature

The teachings of Ahl al-Bayt, after Quran and prophet’s discourses, have provided the most influence on mystical texts. The deep contents of Ahl al-Bayt discourses as well as the rhetorical aspects were important factors, which were used by poets and writers. Using the mystical books that were originated in teachings of Ahl al-Bayt were completed in different intents with different methods. In this paper, it was aimed to study the reflective methods of Ahl al-Bayt in important mystical writings of Persian literatures until end of six-century using quotes – citation method. It is clear that unbreakable binding of the books with teachings of Ahl al-Bayt was the important point in this research, which were emphasized in this paper.