Persian mysticism, or the Persian love tradition, is a traditional interpretation of existence, life and love, reliant upon revelatory and heart-felt principles in reasoning. Though partially sourced from the mystical Zoroastrian traditions of the Persian Empire, in its contemporary practical aspects it is now synonymous with Sufism in contemporary Iran.

Thought

Persian mystical thought has been analysed critically by Abdolhossein Zarrinkoub, Abdolkarim Soroush, and Dariush Shayegan. In Rumi, one can find love-based mysticism; in Hafiz the pleasure-based mysticism. Under Rumi's influences, Abdolkarim Soroush is currently working on power-based or epic mysticism.

Medieval Persian mystical figures

• Sadr al-Din al-Qunawi • Rumi • Hafiz • Farid al-Din Attar • Saadi • Baba Taher • Najmeddin Kubra • Qutb al-Din al-Shirazi • Shams Tabrizi • Bayazid Bastami • Abul-Hassan Kharaqani • Shahab al-Din Suhrawardi • Mansur Al-Hallaj • Omar Khayyám • Jami • Sanai

Modern art and the Persian mystical tradition

Persian mysticism has a significant impact on Iranian modern art.