Journal of Razavi Culture

Abstract The Family members of the Holy Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) (Ahl-al-Bayt) were selected by God for Imamate and God introduced them to the mankind. Realization of their great mission vested in them by God is possible merely if people observe their rights and fulfill public duties. Getting familiar with Ahl-al-Bayt's rights as well as people's obligations towards them is an effective and constructive way to observe these obligations and fulfill the duties as well as to inform others and institutionalize the relation between Imams and people. Holy Quran and the Tradition (Sunnah) of Holy Prophet and Imams are great sources for getting familiar with Imams. This paper offers Imam Reza's viewpoint regarding Ahl-al-Bayt's rights on people based on Hadith sources through descriptive analytic method. Results illustrate a number of these duties and obligations which Muslims and Shiites need in order to have a desirable relation with Ahl-al-Bayt.

Abstract Is modesty always good or always bad? Where is modesty good and where is it bad? Some imagine that modesty is always good, beautiful and necessary and one should never be immodest! This is a wrong attitude some religious people have. This article discusses the status, meaning and examples of modesty and shamelessness according to Imam Reza’s teachings. The fundamental issue in this research is deducing answers to the above questions from Imam Reza’s hadiths. The research method is descriptive-analytical, using a thorough study in authentic collections of hadiths. Reflecting on Imam Reza’s hadiths shows that the word ‘modesty’ has a very broad usage. Necessity or avoiding modesty depends on its roots, belongings, application and influences. The modesty which is rooted in deep faith in Allah and results in safety form committing sins is sacred and beautiful that one should obtain. However, the modesty which is based on ignorance and results in failure in knowledge and social development and failure in considering divine rights is ugly and condemned that one should avoid.

Abstract Ahl-al-Bayt’s behavior and speech are the best source for understanding the true nature of Ashura, Imam Hussein’s personality aspects and the duties of Muslims and Shiites. Imam Reza endeavored a lot to reveal religious identity, Ashura lessons and messages and duties and responsibilities of Muslims. Therefore, Razavi Hadiths regarding Ashura are credible and reliable sources for studying and benefiting from the revolution of Ashura. With a descriptive-analytical method, this article seeks to reveal aspects to Imam Hussein’s personality and the responsibilities of Muslims regarding him according to Imam Reza’s Hadiths. Translations and analyses of these Hadiths are presented into two categories of “Imam Hussein’s Characteristics” and “Responsibilities and Duties of Imam Hussein’s Followers” and offered to researchers of Imam Hussein’s uprising. The purpose of this article is to recognize Imam Hussein’s epic according to Imam Reza’s Hadiths in reliable hadith sources, to model Imam Hussein’s words and actions and to move in the direction of growth and perfection.