The influence of behaviours, traditions and beliefs of non- Islamic mystical schools on different Sufi sects has always been a research problem for those scholars who are interested in analysis of the roots and origins of thoughts and practices of Muslim mystics. Most of the scholars are unanimous that some similarities present between Sufism and other mystical traditions such as Buddhist m...

Human feelings have mostly been considered as a controversial and problematic matter in many mystical works of poem. Regarding this subject, mystical traditions, though generally taking these feelings seriously to such an extent that speak of the ‘reasons of heart’ as the foundations of knowledge, but have failed to present a clear systematic scheme of the process of acquiring knowledge throug...

Mystical music, is the output of the mixture of mystical literature and the music world. Since mystical music is a reflection of pure mystical emotions and imagination so it's result can lead to mystical feelings. Amongst Sufis and many of musicians, this kind of music is known to be a facility to grow the spirits (anagogy) and mystical journey and behavior (Seyr va Solook). This usage of ...