Revisiting the concept of “Suluk: Spritual Sojourn" in the context of humanities

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Institute of Imam Khomeini

10.30465/scs.2024.49467.2882

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In mysticism, Sufi masters have defined stages and positions for the attainment of truth, distinguishing themselves from others based on prominent characteristics present in their states or teachings. This point has become a primary indicator in their guidance and educational approach. In the study of mystical traditions, we have concluded that despite their commonalities, mystics also have significant differences, which they manifest in various ways in their spiritual practice. Without critically considering these distinctions, we will not properly understand the concepts of "transformation" and "differentiation" in different mystical schools. Some may interpret these differences as subjective, but new studies in interdisciplinary fields of social sciences and critical humanities present other possibilities that cannot be concluded simply by referring to the concept of "subjectivity." In this research, we have categorized three aspects of spiritual practice under the concepts of "Ascetic," "Romantic," and "Scholarly," which have had an impact on the inclinations of practitioners based on their spiritual abilities and talents. This research is based on library studies and relies on a coherent approach and content analysis method

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Sociological Cultural Studies

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Available Online from 22 May 2025

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