Journal of Razavi Culture

Abstract The educational method of Imam Ali ibn Mūsá al-Riḍā (as) is one of the dimensions of his lifestyle. This research seeks to study the specific educational style of Imam Riḍā (as) in the moral education of members of society with a descriptive-analytical method, and to answer the basic question of what was the style and character of Imam Riḍā (as) in the moral education of members of society and what methods did he use in the moral education of members of society? According to the author, teaching beliefs and worldview, confronting deviant sects and translation movement, acquainting educators with moral teachings, creating a favorable educational environment in society is one of the most important cognitive educational methods of Imam Riḍā (as) in moral education of society.  Acceptance of guardianship, travel to scientific centers, debates, sermons, encouragement and punishment, enjoining the good and forbidding the evil, care and supervision, and forbidding the association of educators with the owner of moral vices is one of the most important methods of behavior of Imam Riḍā (as) in the moral education of society.

Abstract Imam Reza (A.S)’s style in educating children is one of the aspects of Islamic life style. The current study is an attempt to answer the following question with a descriptive-analytical approach: What style Imam Reza (A.S) used to employ to educate children?
With regard to the time before a child is born, Imam Reza’s educating style looks at such affairs as selecting a suitable spouse who will be the mother of children, observing the etiquette, pregnancy care, etc. With regard to the first  days of birth, some points are considered in his style as some traditions like reciting Adhan and Iqamah in the child’s left and right ears, selecting a suitable name for the child, Aqiqah (to sacrifice an animal on the occasion of a child birth), pouring some sweet material in the palate of the child. He also used to pay attention to some affaires like being compassionate, observing equity and justice, developing rituals and spirituality at homes and in society, creating an appropriate environment for bringing up children, respecting the personality of children, training religious law and knowledge, supervising and caring about the conditions of children, etc.

Abstract Imam Reza (P.B.U.H.), as an innocent Imam and leader, has undoubtedly used special methods for the preaching of Islam and leading people in the society. Using descriptive and analytic approaches, this study attempts to find the methods by which Imam Reza (P.B.U.H.) was able to preach Islam and Shia religion. The researchers have attempted to analyze Imam Reza’s (P.B.U.H.) preaching methods from three different dimensions namely cognitive, emotional, and behavioral based on verse 125 of Surah An-Nahl. Cognitive approaches include methods that Imam Reza (P.B.U.H.) adopted to increase people’s awareness about theoretical bases and beliefs, the most important of which are explaining the basics and the worldview of Islam, the use of reasoning, argumentation, and rationalism. Emotional methods are those by which the preacher attempts to guide people through their emotions and psychological tendencies, the most significant of which in Imam Reza’s (P.B.U.H.) preaching methods include affection and kindness, showing reverence for one’s personality, giving advice, and recognizing the audience and opportunities. Behavioral methods are those by which the preacher attempts to change and modify unfavorable behaviors in the individual and in return create and stabilize appropriate behaviors. The most important behavioral methods of preaching are as follows: delivering models and lectures, debating in the best way, enjoining good and forbidding wrong, reservation, traveling to scientific centers and training pupils... .