Criticism of the component of tranquility in emerging spirituality with an emphasis on Imamiyya Shia mysticism

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies,University Farhangian Tehran, Tehran, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, University Islamic Azad, Karaj Branch, Karaj, Iran.

Abstract

All kinds of new and emerging spiritualisms based on ideas and thoughts have been created for the study of peace. Using the comparative analysis method, this research examines the components and characteristics of peace in emerging spiritualities and raises the question whether the peace and happiness presented in these spiritualities, which are often interpreted as a negative peace and meaning the absence of anxiety, are compatible with the concept of peace. God, which means stable peace, is it consistent or not? The purpose of this article is to identify and analyze the factors affecting peace in emerging spiritualisms and compare it with the teachings of Shia Imami mysticism. The findings of the research show that the teachings of emerging mystics, which sometimes have a secular approach, are divided into one of the following three categories in the field of methods of obtaining peace. They are: 1. Weak and limited confirmation of some ways of finding peace in Islamic teachings. 2. A set of unfounded claims that not only do not lead to peace, but may also lead to mental disorders. 3. Presenting metaphysical instructions, which from the Islamic point of view, can only lead to lasting peace in certain circumstances. From an Islamic point of view, peace is not always considered an indicator of spiritual or mental health. Rather, peace as an indicator of spiritual health should have a stable feature. Stability or instability of peace depends on its origin and subject.

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Comparative Study of Religions and Mysticism
Volume 9, Issue 2
September 2025
Pages 229-255

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  • Receive Date: 25 December 2024
  • Revise Date: 07 March 2025
  • Accept Date: 24 September 2025

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