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Sufi Castigator investigates the writings of Ahmad Kasravi, one of the foremost intellectuals in Iran. It studies his work within the context of Sufism in modern Iran and mystical Persian literature and includes translations of Kasravi's writings.

Kasravi provides a fascinating topic for those with interests in Sufism and Iranian studies as he attempted to produce a form of Iranian identity that he believed was compatible with the modern age and Iranian nationalism. His stress on reason and the de-mystification of religion caused him to repudiate Sufism and much of the Sufi literary heritage as backwards and believed it a reason for the weakness of modern Iran. Kasravi's historical observations were weak, and his writings indicate that he was working towards pre-determined conclusions. However, his works are of significance because they contributed to a major discussion in the 1930s to 1940s about the ideal image and identity that Iranians should adopt. Despite the ac

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1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to Anti-Sufism 1.2 Condition of Iran in the 19th/20th Century 1.3 Kasravi's Life 2. Kasravi and Sufism 3. What Does Hafiz Say? 4. Conclusion

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 15 May 2006
      ISBN-13 9780415316354
      978-0415316354
      ISBN-10 0415316359
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      History of scholarship

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Sufi Castigator investigates the writings of Ahmad Kasravi, one of the foremost intellectuals in Iran. It studies his work within the context of Sufism in modern Iran and mystical Persian literature and includes translations of Kasravi's writings.

      Kasravi provides a fascinating topic for those with interests in Sufism and Iranian studies as he attempted to produce a form of Iranian identity that he believed was compatible with the modern age and Iranian nationalism. His stress on reason and the de-mystification of religion caused him to repudiate Sufism and much of the Sufi literary heritage as backwards and believed it a reason for the weakness of modern Iran. Kasravi's historical observations were weak, and his writings indicate that he was working towards pre-determined conclusions. However, his works are of significance because they contributed to a major discussion in the 1930s to 1940s about the ideal image and identity that Iranians should adopt. Despite the ac

      Table of Contents

      1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to Anti-Sufism 1.2 Condition of Iran in the 19th/20th Century 1.3 Kasravi's Life 2. Kasravi and Sufism 3. What Does Hafiz Say? 4. Conclusion

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