Journal of Razavi Culture

Investigating the Methods of Strengthening the Belief in the Afterlife in the Teachings and Life of Imam Reza (P.B.U.H)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Taherh Mohaqeq 1
ALI bedashti 2

1 Ph.D. Candidate in Islamic Philosophy and Kalam, Qom University, Qom, Iran (Corresponding Author)

2 Professor in Islamic Philosophy and Kalam, Qom University, Qom, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22034/farzv.2023.387009.1853
Abstract
The belief in the afterlife and Resurrection is a fundamental tenet of theistic religions, and even non-theistic faiths exhibit variations of this belief. This study examines the life and teachings of Imam Reza (P.B.U.H) through a novel lens, focusing on the foundational beliefs concerning the afterlife. It seeks to answer the question of whether Imam Reza’s methods of interacting with his audience were systematically engineered or adapted to specific circumstances. Moreover, the study explores the applicability of his methods to the contemporary era. Through a systematic analysis of the Imam’s life and teachings, this research concludes that his methods of preaching, admonition, and counsel—aimed at preparing individuals for the afterlife, promising heavenly rewards, and warning against hellfire—were consistently employed to impart knowledge. The Imam’s innovative approach involved a synthesis of intuitive, rational, empirical, and scriptural methods, leveraging the innate human desire for salvation and employing universal tools such as reason and intuition. His frequent use of sacred texts in dialogues and debates further enhanced his ability to convey religious knowledge. It is argued that the Imam’s methods remain relevant and adaptable to the modern world.

Keywords

Imam Reza (A.S)
Faith in Resurrectoin
Rational Method
Narrative Method
Strengthening
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