Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 M.A graduate student, majored in Islam History at Al-Zahra University
2 Assistant Professor of History Department of Al-Zahra University
Abstract
The achievement of the insight of Islamic unity and the formation of a united nation, which is based on the Qur'an, has long been considered by the Prophet (PBUH) and the infallible Imams (A.S). accordingly, in Imam Reza's era and after development of debates, Imam Reza found an opportunity to debate with leaders of Islamic religions and take a s step towards unity among Muslims. This article has been written to find strategies to achieve Islamic unity based on the Razavi words. From this perspective, the question of this research is: What are the strategies to achieve Islamic unity based on the words of Imam Reza (AS) and how can we achieve it? The method of research is descriptive-analytical and of a fundamental type and by the study of Razavi words (AS), the strategies for achieving Islamic unity will be revealed. The study of the words of Imam Reza (AS), for the purpose of identifying the strategies of Islamic unity, showed that he established equality and unity among Muslims by appropriate words and actions in different situation against Abbasid caliphate, and he emphasized the culture of Islamic unity among all Muslims. Among the most important strategies that Imam Reza has expressed in his hadiths on Islamic unity are: monotheistic insight, emphasis on the Qur'an, alignment with the Prophet's traditions, attention to the ambition of Mahdiism, continuance with Salavat (Peace be upon Mohammad and his family), paying attention to the principles of unity in the debates and faithful brotherhood.
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