Fatemeh Khademi; Eshrat Sadeghi; Ommolbanin Chaboki
Volume 4, Issue 13 , August 2016, , Pages 31-54
Abstract
This article has analyzed the Strategies of Imam Reza (AS) on Proximity religions for identifying and introducing this strategy for the unity of the Islamic religions in the modern ...
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This article has analyzed the Strategies of Imam Reza (AS) on Proximity religions for identifying and introducing this strategy for the unity of the Islamic religions in the modern world. With a vision inspired by the Quran and prophetic tradition, Imam Reza (AS) like the other Imams (AS) always emphasized on the approximation of religions in the expression, opinion and action. In the Razavi style, the divine religions with different effects, have a single nature, making their co-existence possible. This study was descriptive - analytic and necessary data has been collected by using documentary technique and studying books and articles. The results showed that the attitude of Imam Reza (AS) towards divine religions, has been to reveal approximation and convergence of them. In this respect, Imam' strategies has been dialogue with other religions emphasizing on the religious awareness and common ideas of religions, commitment to ethics in human relations with the followers of other religions, and the principle of unity and representation of the Islamic faith principles in the context of divine religions.