Journal of Razavi Culture

Abstract The migration of Arabs to Iran, which began at the beginning of the conquests, continued during the Umayyad and Abbasid periods. The difference between the Arab migration in the Abbasid period and the previous periods was that the immigrants of this period were mostly Alawites. These migrations started from the beginning of the Abbasid period and intensified with the presence of Imam Riḍā (as) in Iran. The subject of the present study is the effect of the emigration and guardianship of Imam Riḍā (as) on the Alawite migrations in the Abbasid period. The question of this research is what effect did the migration of Imam Riḍā (as) have on the migration of Alawites in the Abbasid period? Information from various sources indicates the great impact of the emigration of Imam Riḍā (as) on the migration of Alawites with different Shiite tendencies. The migration of the Alawites to Iran took place in two periods and in two forms, that is, simultaneously with the migration of Imam Riḍā (as) and after the migration. Therefore, the emigration and coronation of Imam Riḍā (as) can be considered as an important factor in the formation, continuation and expansion of Alawite migration to different parts of Iran, and even it played a role in the formation of the Alawite government of Tabarestan. The research method in this research is descriptive-analytical, and the method of collecting information is library and using the information of various historical sources, rijals, genealogies, sects and new sources and researches. Also, in this research, in addition to referring to the books belonging to the Imami Shiites, the books of the Zaydi sect were also cited.

Abstract There are concepts which own a significant position in Islam, but what are expressed on them do not indicate their greatness. Taarob after Alhijra, one of the mortal sins is from this category of concepts. It literally means moving from city (the place of Hijrat) to desert and there are many specific commentaries about it. In order to clarify the state of being taboo (prohibited) about this mortal sin, we present it through Razavi's tradition (Hadith) and we find out that there are many precious points said by Imam Reza (a.s) concerning this issue which can be considered the synonym of political- social indifference. The article tries to illustrate the precise meaning of this term considering the narrated traditions, the evolution of Hijrat and Taarob, the duties and rights which all immigrants and Arabs have and in order to perceive the term, it is inspired by Imam Reza's speeches which he states the heresy from religion, giving up supporting the holy prophet and imams, the reason for the philosophy of its being taboo (prohibited) and he considers corruption and revocation of rights as its consequence which demonstrates the greatness of this sin and its ignored precise meaning.

Abstract The main concern of the current paper is how we can study Imam Reza (A.S)’s transfer from Medina to Merv and his three-year living in Khorasan according to Islamic Principle of “Hijrat” (the migration) and its role in civilization-building. Based on Islamic logic, Hijrat is a principle equivalent to Jihad, results and effects of which serve the achievement of Islam’s goals and ideals. So, we can analyze Imam Reza’s transfer from Medina to Merv and his living in Khorasan according to the theory of “Hijrat and Civilization-building”, given the results and the effects of his hijrat. Although Imam Reza’s short-term presence in Khorasan brought about a plentiful of blessings and good results for the city, the most important results of his Hijrat, among others, are reinforcing rational-oriented current, flourishing scientific and translation movements, developing the method of debates and expanding the geographical boundaries of Shiites. In addition, Mashhad, the City of Imam Reza, as the center of Khorasan’s civilization, and the Shrines of offspring of Imams have played a key role in promoting and stabilizing Shiite civilization in Iran.