In the concept of wilayah in Sufism, which is synonymous with other terms such as sheikh and qutb, a kind of apparent and spiritual closeness is evident, which is placed alongside the element of being chosen and special. This teaching in Islamic Sufism takes on a new meaning with the transformation of the Sheikh of Education into the Sheikh of Training, which is directly related to the mastery of the guardian and mentor over the disciple. In this conceptual evolution, unquestioning obedience to the sheikh or guardian becomes theoretically and practically important, which is adapted to guardianship in the relationship between disciple and sheikh. The training of a disciple is not possible without a sheikh or guardian, and the existence of a guardian and the need to obey him become essential. This guardianship and supervision extends not only to moral and behavioral matters but also to all areas of the disciple's life, becoming a complete and perfect guardianship. This wilayah is granted (not acquired) and is the result of the choice of a guardian. An examination of the doctrine of wilayah in the QadiriyyahKasanzaniyah order clearly demonstrates the possibility of its convergence with the beliefs of Twelver Shia. The present study, using a descriptive-analytical and phenomenological method based on library resources, discusses the process of convergence of the doctrine of Wilayat in the Kasanzaniyah order with Twelver Shia. Of course, we must be ...
JANDAGHI,E and Biranvandzadeh,R . (2025). The Doctrine of Wilayat in the Qadiriyyah Kasanzaniyah Order in Convergence with Twelver Shia. (e224641). Religious Studies, (), e224641
MLA
JANDAGHI,E , and Biranvandzadeh,R . "The Doctrine of Wilayat in the Qadiriyyah Kasanzaniyah Order in Convergence with Twelver Shia" .e224641 , Religious Studies, , , 2025, e224641.
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JANDAGHI E, Biranvandzadeh R. (2025). 'The Doctrine of Wilayat in the Qadiriyyah Kasanzaniyah Order in Convergence with Twelver Shia', Religious Studies, (), e224641.
CHICAGO
E JANDAGHI and R Biranvandzadeh, "The Doctrine of Wilayat in the Qadiriyyah Kasanzaniyah Order in Convergence with Twelver Shia," Religious Studies, (2025): e224641,
VANCOUVER
JANDAGHI E, Biranvandzadeh R. The Doctrine of Wilayat in the Qadiriyyah Kasanzaniyah Order in Convergence with Twelver Shia. Religious Studies. 2025;():e224641 (In Persian).