Studying the Structure of Nizamuddin Olya's Majalis based on the Monographs of His Disciples

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1 Corresponding Author: Professor of the department of persian language and literature, university of Qom, Qom, Iran.

2 Associate professor department of persian language and literature, university of Qom, Qom, Iran.

3 Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Persian Language and Literature,University of Qom, Qom, Iran.

Abstract

Purpose: The main objectives of this article are to introduce the structure of and to examine works in the field Majalis (Assemblies) – in oral or written form – as one of the effective methods of communicating religious and mystical teachings in the Indian subcontinent in the seventh and eighth centuries AH. On the one hand, understanding the structure of these works provides the basis for comparative research between the written Majalis of the subcontinent and Iran, and on the other hand, these works reveal the connection between Sufi Majalis and mystical circles with the interests of the public, who are part of the audience of these Majalis.
 
Method and Research: Considering the position of Nizamuddin Olya in Islamic mysticism, the article examines the external and internal structure of his monographs in a descriptive-analytical manner.
 
Findings and Conclusions: The Sheikh Nizamuddin Olya’s Majalis were often held in the khanqah and had a specific audience. The Sheikh's concern was to propagate and promote Islam and explain the teachings of the Chishti sect with a partial look at moral and social issues.
Conclusions: Nizamuddin's Majalis are aimed at influencing the audience. Hence, the mystical, Sharia, theological, moral and social discussions with a passionate tone that is the characteristic of these Majalis, seek to arouse the audience. The use of anecdotes, quoting the sayings of the sheikhs, the use of verses and hadiths, religious and moral advice all show that Nizamuddin seeks to build the religion and world of the audience.

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