Sharḥ-i Mas̲navī-i sharīf (3 jildī)

This collection is the result of extensive research and exploration in reputable and prominent commentaries on the Mas̲navī and valuable works on Sufism, theology, philosophy, jurisprudence, interpretation, and Persian and Arabic literature. Among its other advantages, it unveils the sources of Mas̲navī's stories and provides explanations of fundamental principles in Sufism, philosophy, theology, jurisprudence, and the interpretation of words, expressions, terms, and complex language usage. It encompasses numerous benefits in intellectual, transmitted, and literary sciences, serving as a highly valuable guide for further studies and research in Sufism, Islamic mysticism, and Persian literature. In this collection, Professor Forouzanfar has covered the first part up to the third section, and the continuation of the commentary, until the end of the sixth section, is undertaken by Dr Shahidi.