Bazm-i Alast or Which Word?
Journal Title: Eskiyeni - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 26
Abstract
In this article we elaborate the common beliefs known as bazm-i alast or the world of spirits and their relevance with verses of Araf surah in the Koran. We interpretate Ayah 172 and other consecutive ayahs and criticize the riwayat or transmissions for their rawis, their chains of transmission and texts of these sayings. Also we make references to the historical roots of the using the world of spirits.
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