Social reformers A reflection on the human messages of the mystics Of Iran and the subcontinent

Authors

  • Qasim Safi

Keywords:

Mysticism and spirituality, pacifist ideals, Sufis and mystics, Iranian cultural values, Persian language and literature

Abstract

It is evident from historical evidence that a considerable number of Iranian mystics have gradually and over many centuries gone to the subcontinent and other lands, and some of them for the first time propagated and taught Islamic teachings and promoted the language and culture of Iran. Along with the peace between the different strata of the societies, they have worked hard and the good methods and efforts of them and their artist friends with a capital of science, practice, technology, piety and high vision, caused the culture and civilization of those lands to be of high human value and the glory of Islam will be enjoyed and the foundation of their teachings will be expanded to such an extent that the culture of the regions will be beautifully and impressively transformed and take another title; Like the Kashmir region, where Mir Seyyed Ali Hosseini Hamedani, nicknamed Ali Sani, a mystic, scholar and great writer in the 8th century of Hijri, in a period of less than seven years, with a comprehensive and attractive method and extraordinary methods that increase the level of knowledge and scholarship And art, artistry and healthy living were used with empathy and like-mindedness among the people, it caused the spread of Iranian-Islamic mysticism and the promotion of the rich Persian language and culture, and that region became known as Small Iran. The magnificent monastery and mosque of Mir Seyyed known as Shah Hamedan, which he built in Srinegar, was the center of Iranian cultural education. He is still respected by the people, and his tomb is always a special and public place in the city of Kolab, which is a part of the newly independent country of Tajikistan, and his writing is more than 70 books and treatises.Now more than ever, the message and behavior of Mir Seyyed Ali Hamedani is needed and it is necessary that while cherishing the memory of those like him, their human message should be reread for today's generation with truth and political teachings. And social, cultural and artistic and their thoughts should be looked at with respect.

Considering the scope of the topic, for example, in the text of the article, the scientific and moral characteristics of some influential mystics such as Ali Hojveiri, Makhdoom Nouh Suhravardi, Zakaria Multani, Osman Marwandi, Mirysed Ali Hamedani, Shah Abdul Latif Behtai, Sheikh Hassan Kharaqani, Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi, Attar Nishaburi, Sachchal Sarmast and other than that we mention. People who, after the passing of centuries, can still be effective in improving the thinking and correcting the minds of today's people, and in the way of governance and civil planning, reconciliation and kindness in Islamic countries.

Considering the scope of the topic, for example, in the text of the article, the scientific and moral characteristics of some influential mystics such as Ali Hojveiri, Makhdoom Nouh Suhravardi, Zakaria Multani, Osman Marwandi, Mirysed Ali Hamedani, Shah Abdul Latif Behtai, Sheikh Hassan Kharaqani, Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi, Attar Nishaburi, Sachchal Sarmast and other than that we mention. People who, after the passing of centuries, can still be effective in improving the thinking and correcting the minds of today's people, and in the way of governance and civil planning, reconciliation and kindness in Islamic countries.

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Published

2025-07-15

How to Cite

Safi, Q. (2025). Social reformers A reflection on the human messages of the mystics Of Iran and the subcontinent. ANAHITA JOURNAL, 12(7), 45–53. Retrieved from https://anahita.pk/ojs/index.php/7/article/view/184