Journal of Razavi Culture

Abstract One of the key aspects of Islamic lifestyle is the mode of interaction among members of society. The concept of “Wilāya” (Guardianship) possesses the potential to offer a novel design for social communication systems. The primary focus of this article is to introduce the essence and hierarchical levels of Wilāya as a foundation for redefining communication systems across various societal strata. Organized through a descriptive-analytical methodology, the findings of this research demonstrate—based on Quranic verses and narrations, particularly the teachings of Imam al-Riḍā (as)—that the realization of believers’ Wilāya serves as a constitutive condition for attaining the Wilāya of the Infallibles (as). This dimension of Wilāya, which has hitherto been overlooked in communication and lifestyle studies, reveals that one of the indicators of proximity to the Imam is the successful establishment of communicative dimensions with fellow Shia believers. This principle forms the basis for regulating relationships within families and among believers. Unlike Western communication models rooted in individualism, indifference, and competition over interests, this paradigm fosters greater social responsibility among community members. Moreover, it facilitates selfless service and affection toward others without pretense or expectation, imbuing all social interactions with a sacred and Wilāya-oriented approach. The innovative contribution of this article lies in its unique perspective on the concept of Wilāya and its novel application in redesigning lifestyle paradigms.

Abstract Undoubtedly, each school offers a special way of life that is based on its worldview and considers the formation of its desired society in adherence to those norms. Is it possible to extract the norms, desirable characteristics and principles of social behavior expected from a Muslim from the speech and behavior of Imam Riḍā (as) and explain it in a systematic way? This research first collects the words and behaviors of Imam Riḍā (as) in a library method and then organizes it in a descriptive-analytical way. The findings of this study show that the following eight basic points have been mostly considered and emphasized by them: 1. Learning and teaching 2. Honoring committed and knowledgeable poets 3. Protecting the brotherhood of faith 4. Commitment to pure speech 5. Loving others 6. Generosity and charity 7. Concealing charity and avoiding humiliation 8. Wise forgiveness. And because Imam Riḍā (as) was fully adorned with the mentioned social behaviors and behaviors, he attracted a general and special friendship and was named "Riḍā".

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.

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The concept of lifestyle, despite its functional importance and incorporating ability, has been one of the most important explanatory frameworks in sociology and cultural studies in recent decades. Accordingly, the present article seeks to explore the possibility and areas of promotion, deepening and expanding religious lifestyle in Iranian society.The basic assumption is that in the Iranian society, influenced by the waves of modernity, there are different models of lifestyle along with the religious and traditional lifestyles and there exists a serious competition (in the cultural field and in particular to encompass a variety of lifestyles), as well. Therefore, the main issue of this study is to investigate the adequacy or accountability of religious models of lifestyle to meet the existing needs and how to adapt these models to the existing conditions. In this regard, Imam Reza's (P.B.U.H.) tradition has been notable as an example of the Islamic lifestyle, due to his lifetime in the center of Iranian society.The questions of the study are: What are the features and dimentions of religious lifestyle? What are the background and factors of the establishment, influence, and continuity of the Islamic lifestyle in Iranian society?
To collect the data, a questionnaire was given to the sociologist professors of Tabriz. Drawing on descriptive and analytical approaches, this study examined the problems and obstacles of the establishment and continuity of Islamic lifestyle (pure life) and suggested some solutions:first, the diversity of religious lifestyles should be noted. Second, the efforts of religious revivalists in contemporary periods to promote Islamic lifestyle should be addressed in the cultural policy centers.

Abstract Razavi Culture deriving from the theoretical, practical life of Imam Reza (peace be upon him) and also religious doctrines includes a group of beliefs, values and all the things are true or false. Related to this culture, prayer is considered a commandment or a divine order making humans’ life with the Islamic concept. On the one hand, this command is taken into account as a practical component in life style, on the other hand, it is an indicator for the different dimensions of life to be formed and directed in the Islamic way. Moreover, institutionalizing worshippers’ beliefs, it causes them to testify their important faith per day and night. Through making an actual relationship between the creator and creatures as well as preparing some behavioral approaches, prayer keeps worshippers and their life steadfast under the most tension-filled conditions, too. This religious order not only presents or describes socio-practical approaches effectively in life but also changes the generalities and specifics of Islamic life style to a real structure. In the recent article, emphasized in the Razavi Culture, impressive and favorable prayer principles have been analyzed in 3 aspects: The importance of performing prayer foremost Presence of heart Congregational prayer Which role prayer characteristics play in individual and social life has been discussed here, as well. As shown by the results reported in this research, since prayer consists of special components in the Razavi Culture, it is a religious element guiding both personal and social life. In other words, this concept can provide useful features for each person and even the whole society to be blissful and matured.  

Abstract Different schools have tried to offer a kind of life style on their bases and their ideology. Islam, also offer an effective lifestyle on the basis of the Quran and the household of the prophet. In the version presented by Islam, a woman has a special effective status protecting her dignity in playing this role is effective. Infallible Imams (AS) and among them Imam Reza (PBUH) have delineated the sanctity and dignity of Muslim women in Islamic intellectual system. This study attempts to consider that image which has been provided for a Muslim woman by Imam Reza (PBUH) in respect of sanctity and dignity. Recognition the dignity and status of women in Islamic society is essential due to providing an identity for the Muslim woman and being far away from subservience to secular culture. The present article believes that the women's true dignity is in obeying and executing the commands of their religion in their life, family and society and thinks that man and woman are equal in creation, but the tender and sensitive spirit of woman needs special protection. The dignity of a woman is protected by herself and society and how social and personal interaction with her is very effective in this regard. Woman has a special personality with regard to her specific physical and psychological structure. Type of attitude toward women, her presence in the community, marriage, relationships with husbands and financing are important issues that the Eighth Imam has presented the way of protecting the dignity of women in each of them.

Abstract Lifestyle is a collection of behaviors and action patterns of people which cover the normative and semantic dimensions of one’s social life. Since religious teachings affect the formation and establishment of social beliefs, values and norms, it can be said that the recognized behavioral patterns in a social group are considerably influenced by the religious teachings and role models introduced by the religion. The apparent manifestation of the lifestyle can be sought in the realm of social relations; for Islam, the best behavioral pattern is the lifestyle of the Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH) and his Ahl al-Bayt. In this view, regarding his special social status, both the behavior and speeches of Imam Ridha (AS) are investigated by this paper. Imam Ridha’s (AS) era has been given more attention because of its influence on Iranians’ life and also due to the fact that the Holy Shrine of Imam Ridha (AS) is located in Iran; hence, benchmarking his lifestyle would be hugely beneficial thanks to the existing spiritual connection. Using the desk study and analytical-descriptive methods, this paper tries to answer the question that how Imam Ridha (AS) used to act in adornment, cooperation, moralization, cultural interaction in the theoretical and practical spheres? 

Abstract One of the main tasks of the Imams ^(AS) was the promotion of Islamic teachings, paving the way for strengthening these teachings and educating the Islamic community to attain perfection and salvation. Undoubtedly, this strategy had been carried out through several measures, one of which was through teaching prayers and its promotion on different occasions so that the  Islamic lifestyle be established among the public. Through systematic and analytical study of the propositions expressed in the prayers of Imam Reza ^(AS), this study aims to reexamin and deduce the functions of this religious and innate instrument for educating individuals in the Islamic community and to elaborate on educative methods of the Imam ^(AS) for the guidance of people and the Islamic community that is the very realization of an Islamic lifestyle. Therefore first, using content analysis method, the expressive forms and orientations of each of the prayers of Imam Reza were extracted and categorized by their subjects. Then, we analyze them to identify the ideological structures governing these prayers and to discover educational strategies which could be used in our own educational system  and ultimately to promote the Islamic lifestyle.

Abstract One of the striking features of the personality of Imam Reza ^(AS) was his deep spiritual relationship with Allah which is manifested in his plentiful worships and piety. He observed certain moral principles during his lifetime and indeed, following his spiritual lifestyle, the human can receive certain mental and spiritual relaxation. This study, taking the life of Imam Reza ^(AS) into consideration, tries to address such question as “How did the eighth Imam ^(AS) live with ultimate peace of mind?” The results of the study indicate that by following the eighth Imam’s spiritual lifestyle, man will rely on Allah and by maintaining patience when facing problems, he will be satisfied with what Allah has destined for him. He will thus take life easy and reaches peace of mind accordingly. The methodology of this paper is qualitative and based on descriptive and analytical approach.