Theoretical Foundations of Mystical Paradox from Mevlana's Perspective

One of the most important mystical issues is the secret and mystery of paradox and paradoxical speeches of great mystics. We must seek to establish the theoretical principles needed in order to interpret and explain the basis of rhetorical paradox in the literature of mysticism, particularly the mystical paradox. To this end, this study investigates and examines the theoretical basis of Mevlana’s views. The author believes that the contrast of human existence from Mevlana’s perspective constitute the basis of mystical paradox. Consequently, various ideas regarding the interpretation of Mevlana’s theoretical foundations and his mystical paradoxical thoughts have been thoroughly investigated according to the theory of double location.