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Teosofi: Jurnal Tasawuf dan Pemikiran Islam (20887957)14(2)pp. 221-239
The scholarship on the last days (dkhir al-zamdn) has predominantly centered around religious and historical texts, leaving out the rich mystical sources within Shia culture. This study aims to fill this gap by investigating Islamic mysticism from the second to the tenth century AH, written in Persian and Arabic. By delving into these mystical writings, this research intends to shed light on the transformative impact of discussions in the last days and the way mystics approached this subject. The overlooked evolution of these writings remains significant for grasping the continued relevance of discussions on the last days in contemporary Shia society and other religions. The research suggests that discussions surrounding the concept of the last days have been a source of considerable debate among mystics dating back to the first mystical tradition, with these interpretations often incorporating elements from several religions, becoming more intricate in subsequent periods, and influencing Shia culture today. © 2024. The authors.
Sufism has played a critical role, particularly in the past millennium, as one of the most significant cultural components in the history of Iran. And approximately all cultural factors, including arts, politics, economics, and the educational and training system, have been directly and indirectly influenced by the Sufi culture. One such factor is music, which has been uninterruptedly intertwined with Sufism for years. The present paper strives to investigate the extent to which and the ways in which Sufism has influenced contemporary Iranian music. The answer to this research inquiry is crucial for understanding the impacts of Sufism in the contemporary era and dissecting Iranian music, most specifically the Persian modal system (dastgāh). Despite the significant factors that contribute to the Persian musical system, the literature on the topic remains scarce. This research uses historical and research analysis, as well as the results of a field study conducted over the past two decades in the educational atmosphere of the Iranian musical system, to answer the research questions. The findings suggest that contemporary Iranian music has derived considerable influence from Sufi subjects, concepts, and teachings, and evolved thereafter, with dramatic impacts in two epochs: (1) throughout the thirties and forties HS; and (2) in the wake of the Islamic revolution. © 2023 by the authors.
