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Kazempour M, Mokhtari M, Salahi A. (2024). A Closer Look at the Image of the Safavid-Period Sufi Shaykhs Through Antonio Gramsci’s Theory of Hegemony. JIM. 16(1), 177-197. doi:10.22034/16.31.11
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Sufism has stood as one of the most profound and transformative intellectual currents in Islamic history, undergoing many evolutions across the ages—periods of flourishing and prominence, as well as times of marginalization and decline. Using an analytical-descriptive method and drawing upon various reliable sources, the present article examines the image of the Sufi shaykh during the Safavid era with an emphasis on Antonio Gramsci’s theory of hegemony. This study reveals that during the Safavid period, a range of cultural, social, economic, ideological, political, and religious factors acted as mechanisms of power, contributing to the flourishing of Iranian Sufism and the creation of a hegemonic group. According to Gramsci, hegemony manifests primarily through persuasion and public consent rather than coercion. This article demonstrates that during the Safavid era, elements such as the behavioral culture of Sufi shaykhs and respect for others served as tools of cultural hegemony. Similarly, things like serving a prominent shaykh and discipleship-based promotion on the one hand, and attributing miracles to Sufi shaykhs, tracing lineage to renowned masters, and expressing certain inclinations similar to great Sufis on the other hand, functioned as elements of social and ideological hegemony, respectively. Additionally, political, religious, and economic hegemony were established through factors such as hierarchical status, spiritual sanctity, and financial influence, all of which played critical roles in garnering public support and guidance. Among these, ideological hegemony emerged as the most influential in empowering Sufi shaykhs during the Safavid era
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Received: 2023/07/31 | Accepted: 2024/01/6 | Published: 2024/12/30
Received: 2023/07/31 | Accepted: 2024/01/6 | Published: 2024/12/30
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