Analytical rereading of the components of Khwaja Nasir al-Din Toosi's system of mystical behavior with the focus of the book "Usaf al-Ashraf" and its summary comparison with the bases of judgment and evidence.

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1 Management Center of Khorasan Seminary

2 Nawab Higher Theological School

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Undoubtedly, Khwaja Nasir al-Din Tusi is one of the scientific geniuses of the Islamic world. This outstanding personality has been an expert in the field of various sciences such as philosophy, theology, logic, mathematics and astronomy, and his scientific ideas have an innovative and founding aspect in many positions. Among the scientific works of Khwaja Nasiruddin Tusi, the book "Usaf al-Ashraf" has a special place in the field of mysticism and practical conduct. Khwajeh Tusi, who is more known as a theological-philosophical scholar, appears in this book as a prominent mystic and explains in a relatively detailed manner the authorities and places of conduct in practical mysticism, in such a way that his work can be seen in He introduced the form of a system and model of practical mysticism. In this work, Khawaja introduces a mystical Seluqi system with specific components such as "intention and thinking", "honesty", "honesty", "love", "care and calculation", "sincerity", "monotheism" and… . The purpose of the following article is to explain each of the above components and measure them in terms of wisdom and proof to reveal the rational and argumentative aspects of these components and to clarify that, contrary to some views, there is no difference between Seluki and mystical instructions with rational teachings.

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Islamic Philosophical Doctrines

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Available Online from 10 June 2025

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