Document Type : Original Article
Author
Professor of Political Science of Allameh Tabatabai University
Abstract
This paper aimed to focus on the political positions of Imam Reza(AS) toward his political rival and enemy, i.e. Ma'moun to present some theoretical inferences and through this research, it aimed to answer the political questions of the contemporary world. The policy of Imam Reza(AS) can be investigated in two aspects of "his policy toward Ma'moun" and "the policy towards Imam". Political behavior does not occur in vacancy, but it occurs in an interactive environment and through a chain of actions and reactions and it is a strategic behavior. The question raised here is: “What was the logic of interactions of Imam Reza(AS) with Ma'moun?” It is hypothesized that Imam’s knowledge of Ma'moun was inspired by his knowledge about Satan and the triple tactics of bribing, threatening and hypocrisy focused on the relationship between leader and the followers. This Investigation was based on the acceptance of succession to the crown by Imam Reza(AS). Initially, Ma'moun planned to seduce the Imam to the crown or to use hypocrisy in that regard, but when the Imam divulged Ma'moun's his hidden intentions, this phase ended very quickly. Luring Imam Reza(AS) into accepting the caliphate and then offering him the successorship, followed by “threatening” to induce the “image that Imam was being lured” in non-discerning public opinions were some of the Ma'moun’s tactics that were all neutralized by the Imam and turned them into opportunities.
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