Mirza Hashem Eshkevari
Mirza Hashem Eshkevari (Persian: میرزا هاشم اشکوری) was a Shi'a philosopher, jurist and mystic. He is one of the most important pupils of Agha Muhammad reza Qomshehi and his mystical school.
Early life[edit]
He was born in Eshkevar at Gilan. Eshkevar had given rise to scientists such as Qutb Al Din Eshkevari and Sayyed Abul Qasem Eshkevari.[1] He was born there in 1250 Hijra lunar.[2] His family lineage goes back to the regress of Sadat.[3]
Education[edit]
He traveled for learning and education. He began in Eshkevar then went to Qazvin to participate in the class of eminent master of jurisprudence, Aqa Sayyed Ali[4] who prepared a glossary on the book of Qavanin. He traveled to Tehran to take part in the class of eminent masters of mysticism Aqa Ali Modarres and Mirza Abul Hasan Jeleveh.[5] He taught for many years in the seminary of Sepah salar in Tehran. He helped transform Islamic wisdom to other classes.[6]
Pupils[edit]
He educated many eminent pupils in different majors of Islamic sciences particularly mysticism and Islamic philosophy such as Mirza Ahmad, Ashtiyyani, Mirza Mehdi Ashtiyyani and Aqa Bozorg Hakim.
Works[edit]
Most of his books are written in Arabic. These books are primarily concerned with mystical and philosophical contents. Some of them are:
- A Glossary of Meftah Al Qayb[7]
- A Glossary on Mefath Al Ons[8]
- A Treatise on the Necessary Existence
- A Treatise on Secret Points
Death[edit]
He died of illness in 1293.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "دائرة المعارف بزرگ اسلامی:اشکوری*". Cgie.org.ir. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ^ Abd Al Rahim Anaqeh et al., p. 87
- ^ Sadouqi Soha & the history of later mystics and philosophers in Iran, p. 349
- ^ Mostafa Mohaqeq Damad, 1378 solar & the elites of thought and action, p. 346
- ^ Samsami Haeri & the great people of Tonekabon city, p. 292
- ^ Motahhari et al.
- ^ Ashtiyyani & interpretation of Qesary's introduction, p. 75
- ^ Aqa Bozorg Tehrani & Zariah, p. 271