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

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

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

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

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

He died of illness in 1293.

See also

References
  1. "دائرة المعارف بزرگ اسلامی:اشکوری*". Cgie.org.ir. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
  2. Abd Al Rahim Anaqeh et al., p. 87
  3. Sadouqi Soha & the history of later mystics and philosophers in Iran, p. 349
  4. Mostafa Mohaqeq Damad, 1378 solar & the elites of thought and action, p. 346
  5. Samsami Haeri & the great people of Tonekabon city, p. 292
  6. Motahhari et al.
  7. Ashtiyyani & interpretation of Qesary's introduction, p. 75
  8. Aqa Bozorg Tehrani & Zariah, p. 271
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