Erken İslam Tarihinde Mistisizme Karşı Felsefe: Tûsî Ve Konevî Yazışmaları

Sufis, philosophers and theologians have used different methods and concepts to explain the nature of things due to their different schools of thought. The thoughts of Sufis, philosophers and theologians are similar in terms of answering the common question, “What is the most reliable method for gaining knowledge about the nature of things and Allah?” Peripatetic (Mesha’i) philosophers argue that “reason” (al-‘aql) is sufficient to understand the reality of things and reach the absolute truth. Sufis argue that reason alone is not sufficient and state that this knowledge can be obtained through “discovery” (kashf). Theologians claim that it can only be reached through revelation. Another difference is the meanings attributed to the words used.It is seen that the words will, mind and logic have different meanings in all three schools. However, it is possible to see the first steps of reconciliation between these differences in the correspondence of Nasreddin Tusi, the most influential follower of Ibn-i Sina, and Sadrettin Konevi, the most important disciple and follower of Ibn Arabi.