Prophethood and Leadership from a Theological Perspective
Preface The purpose for this paper is to introduce the reader with the Kalāmī or theological perspective of Shiism on the theory…
Sayyid Wahid Alawi
A convert to Islam, I joined the seminary of Qom in 2008 and am currently doing a masters in Islamic mysticism.
A Study of the Five Realms in Islamic Mysticism: The Quran and Narrations
Preface Islamic mysticism is an esoteric approach to the Qur’an and the sunna of the Prophet. However, this statement does not mean…
An In-Depth Study of the Noetic Realm
Abstract The Noetic Realm is one of the realms mentioned in Islamic philosophy and mysticism. This realm is the highest and most…
A Shi’a Theological View of Judgement Day
Judgement Day- Ma’ād[1] Preface This paper is a summary of what the Imamiya school of thought or in other words the Shi’a…
A Study of the Fixed Entities in Islamic Mysticism
By Sayyid Waḥῑd ‘Alawῑ The discussion of The Fixed Entities, A’yān ath Thābita, is one of the most important topics in mysticism.…
The Realm of Barzakh (Mithāl) – The Imaginal Realm
By Sayyid Waḥῑd ‘Alawῑ Abstract Questions that are put forth here is what the Imaginal Realm is? What role and necessity does it…
