Blaming Sabziwārī Under the Veil of Sabziwārī Studies

A In a collection of articles titled “Sabziwārī Studies,” published by Iranian Book and Literature Home with the claim of introducing the opinions and works of Ḥakīm Sabziwārī, an article titled “Ḥakīm Sabziwārī’s Interaction with the Legacy of Extravagant Narrative Tendencies” has been published. In addition to the title, which conveys and implies prejudice and clearly displays its contentious nature toward the domain of great figures in Islamic philosophy, the entire writing is filled with accusations, doubts, audacity, and disrespect toward philosophical and mystical thought, as well as the realm of verified philosophers and mystics, particularly Ḥakīm Sabziwārī. The mentioned writing, under the pretext of critique, has become a means for satisfying and promoting the literalism of those whom its author represents. It is evident that philosophical thought itself is the standard-bearer (flagbearer) of critique, with the structure of its discussions and research being composed of scientific and logical critiques of ideas. Scientific and logical criticism has criteria and is far from disrespect. This analysis, with a critical and analytical perspective, examines the claims of that writing, especially the accusation of extremism (Arabic: غُلُو), and reevaluates the criteria and boundaries of extremism (Arabic: غُلُو).