Sufi Castigator investigates the writings of Ahmad Kasravi, one
of the foremost intellectuals in Iran. It studies his work within
the context of Sufism in modern Iran and mystical Persian
literature and includes translations of Kasravi s writings.
Kasravi provides a fascinating topic for those with interests in
Sufism and Iranian studies as he attempted to produce a form of
Iranian identity that he believed was compatible with the modern
age and Iranian nationalism. His stress on reason and the
de-mystification of religion caused him to repudiate Sufism and
much of the Sufi literary heritage as backwards and believed it a
reason for the weakness of modern Iran. Kasravi s historical
observations were weak, and his writings indicate that he was
working towards pre-determined conclusions. However, his works are
of significance because they contributed to a major discussion in
the 1930s to 1940s about the ideal image and identity that Iranians
should adopt. Despite the academic weaknesses of Kasravi s works he
had a profound effect on the next generation of thinkers.
Sufi Castigator is stimulating and meticulously researched book
and includes two lengthy translations of Kasravi s works, Sufism
and What does Hafez Say? and will appeal to scholars of middle
eastern studies.
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