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The meaningful expression of mankind’s relationship with universe is only feasible through the usage of language. Given the paramount importance of language, this especial ability of mankind has captured the attention of philosophers within all philosophical and ideological frameworks. Even those, who have not specifically addressed this especial ability of mankind, have implicitly discussed the nature and function of language. Among Iranian thinkers, although Molana Jalal Ed-Din Mohammad Balkhi is not a philosopher of language, he has expressed major ideas and experiences which relate to language, its means, and limitations. Amid his mystical discussions, this renowned thinker also presents his implicit theories on language, which are comparable to the views of contemporary thinkers in the domain of philosophy of language. In Islamic culture, Molavi maintains a unique reputation in philosophical outlook toward language. His innovative, unexpected, and astounding views should most probably be rooted in the thoughts of sources such as Akhvan al-Safa, Ismailia. As long as the possibility of receipt of these ideas from the said sources has not been precisely proved, we should consider all of these ideas as the products of his personal understandings. Molana, while believing in the Real Order and The Symbolic Order, realized the inadequacy of language in elaboration of The Real Order, prior to Western thinkers. Although Molana accepts the power and dominance of language over mankind and considers exit from language as impossible, he flees the power of language upon immersion in subconscious world; and experiences the possibility of expression without the usage of language within this realm.

Keywords: Philosophy of language, linguistics, The Symbolic Order, The Real Order, Molana

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