Beyond Time and Space: A Comparative Exploration of Metaphysical and Ascetic Journeys in Islam, Spiritualism, and Mysticism
VFAST transactions on Islamic research June 20, 2024 DOI: 10.21015/vfast-tir.v12i1.1798 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Mysticism |
| Key points | Argues that bilocation within Islamic and Sufi traditions disrupts and transcends ordinary life experiences and is linked to collective consciousness. |
Abstract
This study explores the notion of spatiotemporal phenomena, particularly bilocation within the religious and mystical traditions of Islam and Sufism to understand deeper spiritual truths and their implications for the interconnectedness of material and metaphysical realms. Hermeneutical and phenomenological analyses have been employed to discern the complexities of bilocation (Time and Space) with a comprehensive examination of scriptural texts, and historical accounts of spirituality, asceticism, and mysticism to uncover the realities. Findings reveal that time and space; a bilocation with collective consciousness disrupts and transcends ordinary life experiences. Moreover, integrating insights from comparative religions and transpersonal psychology this research strengthens the scientific study of religion under mystical interpretations of physical bodies.