UDK 27-788.4
Author
Hamīd Karamīpour
Summary
The doctrine of futuwwa (chivalry) represents on the ancient historical phenomena since ancient Iran until modern times. Although this ideology was wide spread among many social groups, the bulk of research on this traditional social phenomenon stressed its warrior aspects, thus neglecting its social-economic character. By analyzing various aspects of the doctrine of futuwwa in the region of Horasan this paper tries to prove a standpoint that there was a process of mutual permeation of futuwwa and tasawuf in the historical period treated in the paper until the beginning of the caliphate of Nasiruddinullah and his attempts to institutionalize this doctrine. Also, in this period, the doctrine of futuwwa showed significant social aspects. These characteristics are noted, though periodically, in the tradion of futuwwa in Baghdad, which, at the time of Abbasid Caliph Nasir and in one limited time context, accepted an institutional form. This paper will not treat the characteristics of “Nasirian futuwwa” but will be limited to the aforementioned historical period in the region of Horasan, since there has not been a coherent research or a separate paper on the matter.
Key words
futuwwa, chivalry, ajjārān, Malamatiyya, tasawuf
URL: https://www.ibn-sina.net/en/considering-social-aspects-of-the-doctrine-of-futuwwa-in-horasan-from-the-iii-to-vi-centry-after-the-hijra/