The Rite of Sama and Mystical Music in Iran in the Persian Works of Shahab al-Din Yahya Suhrawardi

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1 Teaching Department of Persian Language and Literature - Farhangian University - Tehran - Iran

2 Theology department farhangian University Tehran Iran

10.22077/jcrl.2024.7401.1113

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According to some scholars, music is reminiscent of the cosmic song, where all of xistence partakes in a rotational and cyclical dance. For Sufis, Sama evokes the ystical dance between humans and God in the primordial realm and the covenant of Alast. In he ancient cultural heritage of Iran, the concept of Sama has been extensively explored. Suhrawardi, the reviver of Illuminationist philosophy, discusses Sama from his unique erspective in his Persian mystical works. Given the significance of this topic, this research aims to answer two questions: First, what functions does mystical music (mystical Sama) serve according to Suhrawardi? Second, how does mystical music aid us in reaching the truth? The research methodology involves direct reference to Suhrawardi's Persian mystical works, with a description and analysis of his views on Sama.Suhrawardi identifies three functions of Sama: It brings joy and delight to the distressed soul and sorrowful mind. It creates motivation and enthusiasm in the seeker on the path to the truth. It empowers the individual to reach the truth and prepares the necessary groundwork for receiving spiritual knowledge.

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