Ep.5. Fayd's Qasida: The Forbidden Tree and the Fall of Adam | Shi‘i Mysticism Podcast

Host: Rasoul Rahbari-Ghazani Co-host: Reyhaneh Davoodi-Kahaki Consultant: Mohammad Davoodi Music: https://www.youtube.com/@amirmohamdmonjezi Why was Adam forbidden from the Tree of Knowledge? In Shi‘i Mysticism, the story of Adam’s fall is not simply about sin or disobedience, but about humanity’s longing for divine knowledge. This episode explores Fayd Kashani's Poetic Theo-Mystical Anthropology, uncovering how the Fall represents humanity’s yearning for the hidden wisdom of the Ahl al-Bayt. Through classical Shi‘i texts, mystical commentary, and Persian poetry, we uncover how the Prophet and Imams' theology of light, Islamic esotericism, and Fayḍ’s vision of the Tree of Knowledge reveal profound truths about: Human limitation and divine hierarchy Intercession (tawassul) and the names of the Prophet and Ahl al-Bayt The symbolic meaning of exile and return to God Knowledge as both a danger and a path to salvation   Visit our ⁠Academy of Mystic Poetics and Philosophy⁠, and check out our courses: https://immortalechoes.org/pages/courses  If you enjoy the content and wish to ⁠support our work⁠, your generosity helps us continue creating: https://immortalechoes.org/pages/donations  Watch more from Shi'i Mysticism Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqkz7b_183HFFxjOWCPTZXunQ6B_xzBz6&si=kx-T_U38A6wnOQfw Read my recent publications: https://istanbul.academia.edu/RasoulRahbariGhazani Guiding Questions: How do you understand the concept of divine light in Shi‘i mysticism? In what ways can Imam ʿAli’s teachings transform our perception of the self? What role does suffering play in spiritual purification according to Shi‘i thought? How do esoteric interpretations challenge or enrich your view of religion? What insights did you gain about your soul’s journey from this episode? #ShiismExplained #Irfan #Shiism #IslamicMysticism #Imamology