History of Islamic Philosophy

History of Islamic Philosophy

The Philosophy of Mirdamad in India: From the Eartly-13th to the Mid-14th AH Centuries (Based on Textual/Didactic Traditions)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Hossein Najafi 1
Davood Hosseini 2
1 PhD Candidate, Islamic Philosophy and Theology, Tarbiat Modares University (Tehran)
2 Tarbiat Modares University, Faculty Of Humanities, Philosophy department
10.22034/hpi.2024.446801.1063
Abstract
Abstract: From the middle of the 5th century to the 14th century (Hijri), Iranian philosophers made a remarkable impact on the intellectual landscape of the Indian subcontinent. Among them, the philosophical contributions of Mirdamad (d. 1040 AH) stand out as a significant milestone. After his arrival in India, Mirdamad's works were widely disseminated throughout the subcontinent through textual traditions and became educational resources in their own right. This era witnessed a flourishing of the teaching and learning of al-Ofoq al-Mubin in scientific institutions, particularly in the city of Rampur. The circulation of this work as a textbook facilitated the emergence of various commentaries and annotations. At the same time, the book al-Iimadhat emerged as a subsidiary tradition in the teaching of philosophy in India. The dissemination and consolidation of Mirdamad's works in South Asia sparked philosophical debates between proponents and opponents, focusing on topics such as “the simple creation of essence” (ja’l basit mahiyyat), “temporal creation” (huduth dahri), “predication” (haml), “simple-if questions” (aqsam hall basit), and more. This article provides an overview of textual traditions on the subcontinent and demonstrates the significant interest of scientific forums in India, spanning from the early 13th to the mid-14th AH, in the works and ideas of Mirdamad.
Keywords
Islamic Philosophy in India
Mirdamad
India
Textual/Didactic Traditions
13th and 14th AH Centuries

Subjects

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  • Receive Date 03 March 2024
  • Revise Date 22 April 2024
  • Accept Date 22 April 2024