Journal of Islamic Mysticism

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Abstract:The word “Ma'refat” (Wisdom) is of high frequency in mystical and Sufism-related texts. “Ma'refat” is paronymous with “Erfan” (mysticism) and “Aref” (mystic) which means  as preface of this subject.For knowing the significance of this term in mysticism, every one of mystics has defined “Ma'refat” based on his mentality and religious beliefs and have studied the relevant concepts such as “Aql” (intellect),”Eman” (belief),”Mohebbat”( compassion),”Afarineš” (creation),”Vojood”(existence), “Tajalli” (theophanic), “kašf-o- šohood” (intuition) and etc. In this essay mystical texts and Persian Sufism have been studied and we have elicited any Quranic verse which has been commented with the term "Ma'refat". Either with their expression of "Ma'refat" or by their mastery of meaning of Quranic texts, mystics have interpreted many Quranic lexicons as  "Ma'refat” and related concepts. Šajare-tayyebe (Pure tree),”Molook” (kings),”Haq” (right), “Amanat”(safekeeping), “Sedratol Montaha”, “Leyabodoon”, “Dana fatananna”, “islam”, “loohe mahfooz”, “Ommol ketab” “Rahmat”(mercy),”Taqva”(virtue),”Ciyab”(Clothing),”completion of religion”, “Noor”(light) and etc. are 25 words that are considered to have the same conceptual referent like the word "Ma'refat” and the verse was interpreted based on this term. This way not only has helped to the realization of the discussion of the word “Ma'refat” but also has provided room for acquaintance with the interpretation of Quranic lexicons. Also Persian language with its eloquence has had a significant role at this understandability.
 
Key words : Ma'refat , Quran verses, Interpretation, mystical and Sufism texts 

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