Čovjek kao odraz vječne svjetlosti: Ljudsko biće u muslimanskoj (pro)duhovnoj literaturi
The Human Being as a Reflection of Eternal Light: The Human Being in Muslim Spiritual Literature
Author(s): Haris DubravacSubject(s): Islam studies, Philosophy of Religion
Published by: Fondacija “Baština duhovnosti”
Keywords: human; Muslim spiritual literature; tasawwuf; Islamic philosophy; caliph; perfection; beauty; servant; Served;
Summary/Abstract: In this text, the author presents the views of the human being that are found in Muslim spiritual literature, which was mostly shaped by Muslim authors from the fields of Tasawwuf and Islamic philosophy. The first part discusses the relationship between the invisible and visible reality, that is, the hidden and manifested world in the human being as a caliph. It then talks about human aspirations that aim to reach spiritual perfection and what that perfection entails. Next, the human’s task is described and what ensures him a special place in the order of existence. The completion of this task and the realization of the aforementioned perfection leads to beauty, which is why the author briefly refers to it. In the last part, the connection between the human being as servant and God as Served is presented.
Journal: Živa baština: časopis za filozofiju i gnozu
- Issue Year: VIII/2023
- Issue No: 29
- Page Range: 40-46
- Page Count: 7
- Language: Bosnian