Journal of Razavi Culture

Abstract This research is written with the aim of determining and explaining the foundations of strengthening the family institution in the teachings of the Quran and Hadith and in an analytical-descriptive method, and it states that these foundations can be investigated in the verses of the Quran and the traditions of the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUH) in the two periods before and after marriage. . Since the main pillars of the family are the man and the woman, choosing a worthy spouse before marriage is the most important principle in strengthening the family institution. If the choice of a spouse is made wisely and based on stable principles, then the first step in strengthening the family institution has been taken. The most important principles for choosing a spouse; Being equal in dignity, religion, morals, and the originality of the couple's family. After marriage, good association, moderation and moderation in all stages of life, expression of love and affection, patience in problems and forgiveness of mistakes, knowing each other and mutual understanding and placing justice and fairness in relationships are the most important foundations of strengthening the family institution. They form The result is that careful selection before marriage and good and pleasant morals and good socializing after marriage are the most important factors that can build a strong and stable tent and protect the foundation of the family from possible harm and damage.

Abstract Family is the foundation of society and the first center of its education and health is the first necessity of creating a religious and law-abiding society. On the other hand, the child is the capital entrusted to the parents so that through this passage, his abilities will be actualized and the perfect and creative human being will attain the divine attributes which is the philosophy of creation. The family, which is considered to be the most influential educational unit for children, emerged following social, economic and cultural changes, regrettably in Iran and the world, and in spite of huge industrial progress and greater prosperity, it has faced various open and hidden challenges and has failed to fulfill its mission. Undoubtedly, revitalizing its functions, including raising children, is considered vital. Is Imam Riḍā (as) whose words and behavior are proof and done according to Allah’s will, is he strict on the principles and methods of raising a child after birth in order to achieve educational goals? In these lines, the author has taken a step by reading sources in a library method and presenting them in a descriptive-analytical method, and the source of extracting principles and methods is his theoretical and practical way. The principles of children’s heterogeneity, love, justice and honoring the child with a religious name are of special interest to him. The following educational background methods, some of which are dedicated to the first week of childbirth and some of which are more inclusive, have been emphasized by Imam (as): Mother’s milk, choosing a wise and healthy nurse, saying adhān and iqāmah in the child’s ear, choosing a good name, aqīqah, giving alms according to the weight of the hair, circumcision, healthy nutrition, insisting on prayer, learning the Qur’an, familiarity with the teachings of the thought of Ahl al-Bayt (ah), politeness, praising positive actions, conditioning upbringing, keeping promises and punishing properly. Undoubtedly, if the family and education system is affected by the mentioned approaches, its output will be righteous and law-abiding children.

Abstract Education in the family provides the conditions for human growth and excellence and is the basis of formal and public education. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate child-rearing approaches in the family; From the perspective of the biography of Imam Riḍā (as). This article was conducted using descriptive and analytical methodology, with the aim of detailed understanding of tradition and methodology of Imam Riḍā (as), about rearing a child in the family. For this purpose, those hadiths, narrations and theories have been used, which have direct implications and references to the discussion of educating a child in the family and are implicitly related to the theoretical and practical life of Imam Riḍā (as). In terms of methodology of Imam Riḍā (as), in the three approaches of religious, social and scientific education, some of the resulting categories are: cultivating social identity, dialogue, cultivating a sense of responsibility towards society and nature, and cultivating critical thinking. Analyzing things with the right criteria and the coherence of science and practice are other characteristics of critical thinking. The proposal of this research is to compile a document focused on rearing children in the family from the perspective of Islam. This document is enforceable for the family and the government has a supervisory and supportive role.

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 In his remarks, Imam Reza repeatedly speaks about Halal aliment and issues regarding it. Meanwhile, family is a subject addressed by the Imam precisely and he emphasizes on strengthening its institution and securing its welfare. This article, while naming the cases in which Halal aliment is mentioned, examines the relation between Halal aliment and solidity of family because due to its importance, Islam offers numerous approaches to strengthening families as well as ways to avoid enfeeblement of families.
 The importance of family in Islam is so much that the number of scriptures that emphasize on family solidity is more than those regarding establishing a family. For strengthening family institution, Imam Reza emphasizes on Halal aliment through issues including bonding with relatives (Seleye Rahem), respecting mutual rights, making others happy and being kind to them, avoiding jealousy, satisfaction, contentment and simple life.

Abstract Mental health is an important concept in interactions between family members which provides moral and material development and stimulus in all fields through generating awareness about moral and material factors effecting mental health and moderation in action and behavior. This article examines narratives attributed to Imam Reza (PBUH) regarding this issue in order to set a Razavi behavioral pattern for securing family's mental health.
Behavioral approaches in Razavi narratives, which are considered among the factors that secure mental health in families, take into account various aspects of family interactions. In regard to marriage as the basis of mental health in family, Imam Reza emphasizes on criteria such as time, consultation and faith.
After a family is established, he has recommendations for maintaining family's mental health regarding sexual needs, economic development and improving ethical attitudes in the interactions between the couple.