Suicide as Approached by Halqeh Mysticism

Since suicide takes away the right to live and the possibility of growth and transcendence, it is completely contrary to Kamal [the human being's spiritual growth toward perfection]. In order to prevent suicide, of course, religions have accomplished their guidance role by presenting the original principles; however, the relation between religion and Erfan (Mysticism) should not be unnoticed. Since Erfan grasps the truths of the universe it is more effective than intellectual knowledge (recognition) as its perceptions become part of the human being's existence. Meaning that, without understanding the reasons of behaviors such as suicide with insight, the possibility of reducing suicide decreases. One of these mystical perceptions is knowledge, understanding and perception of ‘law of uniqueness and unrepeatability’, ‘worldly love,’ ‘anti-consciousness,’ ‘non-organic beings’ and the like that are all briefly discussed in this paper.