Mystical Dimensions of Mir 'Ali Hamadani: Emissary for the Kubrawiyyah Order, Conduit ofr the School of Ibn 'Arabi
Open AccessThis thesis focuses on the teachings found in Asrār al-Nuqṭah (The Divine Secrets of the Diacritical Point), an Arabic treatise written by Mīr Sayyid `Alī Hamadānī (d. 1385), the great patron saint of Kashmir. He has received a great deal of attention from scholarly circles, often mentioned in history books because of his impact on the socio-political realm of Kashmir, but all things considered, very little has been done regarding his `membership' in the School of Ibn `Arabī. Hamadānī was a representative of the Kubrawīyyah Order and a vital link in the line of succession that followed `Alā al-Dawla al-Simnānī (d. 1336), the first of the Sufis to criticize the teachings of the School of Ibn `Arabī in general, and the concept of "oneness of being" (waḥdat al-wujūd) in particular. As a successor of Simnānī, Hamadānī was an heir to this debate, and Asrār al-Nuqṭah must be viewed in this context. I will argue that this text was written from the perspective of the School of Ibn `Arabī, and in addition to others of Hamadānī's works, functioned as a conduit for its teachings. Hamadānī was indebted to the School of Ibn`Arabī for a number of its principal concepts, but equally the lexicon, or mystical language associated with the School of Ibn `Arabī. Through a deep textual analysis of the Asrār, I will uncover its main features as an Akbarian treatise. Furthermore, the Asrār will demonstrate an inner dialogue with his Kubrawīyyah roots and Simnānī's teachings, and therefore is characterized by some efforts for synthesis and reconciliation.
- All rights reserved
Notice to Authors
If you are the author of this work and you have any questions about the information on this page, please use the Contact form to get in touch with us.