The Meaning of Life
Mohammad Jawad Yaqubi; Ahmad Shakernejad; Mohammad RezaPoor
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SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES: The analysis of the nature, characteristics and differences of modern spiritualism with religious spirituality can be considered as one of the most important challenges and problems that have faced spirituality and mysticism. Today, the confrontation between modern spirituality ...
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SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES: The analysis of the nature, characteristics and differences of modern spiritualism with religious spirituality can be considered as one of the most important challenges and problems that have faced spirituality and mysticism. Today, the confrontation between modern spirituality and religious spirituality has become very colourful such that modern spirituality seeks to discredit and contradict religious spirituality. Therefore, they mainly seek to present non-religious spirituality based on the inefficiency of religious spirituality. From the perspective of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei, religious spirituality is a "Revolutionary" spirituality, which is equivalent to: Jihadi spirituality, civilization, justice, revolutionary, epic, liberating from domination, martyrdom and progressivism in his statements.METHOD & FINDING: Using the analytical-descriptive method, the findings of the research indicate that the practical functions of Islamic spirituality based on the thought of the Supreme Leader combining the triad "spirituality, rationality, justice" in the individual and family arena (lifestyle) are: prosperity and happiness, scientific growth, security, comfort and well-being, hope, independence and freedom, honour and dignity, Justice, financial well-being, heart luminosity which move towards "good life." CONCLUSION: In the Islamic spirituality of the Supreme Leader, what is very prominent is the unity of materiality and spirituality. In his careful inference, the way to achieve spirituality in the personal and family spheres, both worldly and material life, is important, and it is the main pillar of achieving the Qur'anic good life.
Life Style
Mohammad Bagheri Sadr
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SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES: This study examines the behaviors of hypocrites in Medina during the Prophet Muhammad’s era, positioning them as paradigms of an undesirable lifestyle. It integrates historical accounts, Quranic references, and prophetic traditions to identify detrimental behaviors and ...
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SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES: This study examines the behaviors of hypocrites in Medina during the Prophet Muhammad’s era, positioning them as paradigms of an undesirable lifestyle. It integrates historical accounts, Quranic references, and prophetic traditions to identify detrimental behaviors and propose corrective measures for a balanced Islamic lifestyle. METHOD & FINDING: Using a descriptive-analytical methodology grounded in library and electronic resources, the research identifies ten traits, namely deception, rumor-mongering, duplicity, fostering doubts, alliances with non-Muslims, mockery, reproach, breaking covenants, false oaths, and defiance of the Prophet’s orders as reflections of hypocrisy. The findings underscore the significance of avoiding these behaviors to foster a lifestyle rooted in faith, morality, and social harmony.CONCLUSION: The study concludes by presenting practical strategies for achieving an ideal way of life based on adherence to divine commandments, thereby contributing to individual and societal well-being. This research extends existing literature on the Islamic lifestyle and highlights the enduring relevance of these lessons.
Religion and Life
Aliyu Mustapha; Ali Asgariyazdi; Syed Mohammad Reza Mosavifaraz
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SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES: The paper provides a functionalist analysis of human free will and its impact on lifestyle from the perspective of Imam Ali . The discussion of free will and human influence over one’s actions is a significant issue in the fields of anthropology and theology, and it is ...
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SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES: The paper provides a functionalist analysis of human free will and its impact on lifestyle from the perspective of Imam Ali . The discussion of free will and human influence over one’s actions is a significant issue in the fields of anthropology and theology, and it is interconnected with many topics in Islamic sciences and disciplines. Human beings possess various dimensions and characteristics, among which free will is a key feature. Imam Ali , in opposition to the prevalent deterministic interpretation, emphasized human free will and its impact on one’s actions. The belief in free will manifests in individuals’ lifestyles.
METHOD & FINDING: In an analytical-descriptive method, this paper aims to examine the statements of Imam Ali regarding human free will and its role in human lifestyle and progress. An active lifestyle or a passive lifestyle is considered a result of the belief in or denial of this free will. Progress and advancement in life, as well as divine happiness and reward, are achieved through free will, effort, and endeavor.
CONCLUSION: Reward and punishment would be meaningless without free will. Effort and endeavor are fundamental aspects of lifestyle that arise from the belief in human free will. “An attempt to change undesirable conditions” and “Governance of belief” are among the manifestations of free will in individuals’ lifestyles. Man must strive to preserve freedom and not allow beliefs and values to be controlled by emotions.
Education and Social Ethics
Mustafa Askarinejad; Mohammad Hossein Sharifi; Hamzeh-Ali Islaminasab
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SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES: The article provides an analysis and evidence on the impact of ethical principles on individual lifestyles. Ethical principles in their moderate state are admitted and recommended in Islam.METHOD & FINDING: In an analytical-descriptive method, this study examined Islamic ...
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SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES: The article provides an analysis and evidence on the impact of ethical principles on individual lifestyles. Ethical principles in their moderate state are admitted and recommended in Islam.METHOD & FINDING: In an analytical-descriptive method, this study examined Islamic ethical principles and clarified their impacts on people’s lifestyles. Muslims need to be aware of ethical principles to choose a way of life that is in line with their beliefs to avoid an identity crisis.CONCLUSION: Man is in dire need of rethinking to live according to transcendental values and beliefs, particularly in the contemporary age. Islam invites humans to live based on ethical principles and harmonize their lifestyle with values and doctrines by which they can find perfection and salvation. In this respect, man is required to benefit from believing in the oneness of Almighty Allah (SWT) and the Day of Judgment as well as controlling the soul that influences people’s lifestyles. Additionally, man has to manage his/her deeds toward achieving perfection and avoiding identity crisis i.e., s/he must harmonize his beliefs with his/her lifestyle including social relations, wearing clothes, entertainment, eating habits, etc.
Religion and Life
David Kibirango; Dr. Syed Hossein Sajid
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SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES: The enhancement and progress of Uganda's higher education system necessitate a foundational integration of religion and spirituality, the vital components that uphold the interests and dignity of Ugandan citizens. This research aims to scrutinize the profound effects of a religious ...
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SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES: The enhancement and progress of Uganda's higher education system necessitate a foundational integration of religion and spirituality, the vital components that uphold the interests and dignity of Ugandan citizens. This research aims to scrutinize the profound effects of a religious and spiritual-based higher education system on both individuals and the broader societal framework. METHOD & FINDING: Employing a descriptive-analytical approach, this study conducts a comprehensive investigation into Uganda's higher education system through case studies and document analysis. Additionally, it explores the multifaceted dimensions of religion and spirituality within this context. The findings indicate a positive correlation between implementing a holistic religious and spiritual lifestyle and its constructive impact on the personal and communal aspects of Ugandan citizens' lives within the higher education sphere. CONCLUSION: Uganda's higher education system faces challenges that significantly impact individual and societal prosperity, leading to widespread criticisms and skepticism. Consequently, it has garnered low scores both locally and internationally. The cultivation of a lifestyle guided by religious and spiritual principles such as freedom, dignity, equality, and justice demonstrates a beneficial influence on the lives of Ugandans. Therefore, integrating religion and spirituality within higher education is a potential avenue to positively transform individual trajectories and societal paradigms, fostering the emergence of independent, esteemed, and morally grounded Ugandan citizens.
Religion and Cyberspace
Fatemeh Bidi (Iran); Dr. Mohammad Hossien Sharifinia (Iran); Dr. Mohammad Hatami (Iran)
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Choosing a lifestyle has many effects on life, so that on the one hand it can build Islamic civilization, and on the other hand, it will waste all of one's talents. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of cyberspace on lifestyle that was analyzed by descriptive-analytic method and ...
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Choosing a lifestyle has many effects on life, so that on the one hand it can build Islamic civilization, and on the other hand, it will waste all of one's talents. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of cyberspace on lifestyle that was analyzed by descriptive-analytic method and by gathering data from theories and ideas left to study the effects of cyberspace on lifestyle and then analyze the data. According to the purpose of the study, it was discussed. The results show that cyberspace - directly and indirectly - has a profound effect on users 'lifestyles, since the main designers in cyberspace are self-promoters of the western lifestyle and the main purpose is to mark users' beliefs. Therefore, the Western lifestyle - despite its prosperity and level - contains profound challenges that do not represent a bright future. In the meantime, the expansion of monotheistic thinking in cyberspace seems to be the only way to dismantle the worn-out roots of the Western lifestyle, since the divine and Islamic lifestyle has shaped the monotheistic orbit of cyberspace, providing a platform for personal and social growth and excellence. It takes every effort and effort to revive and rebuild this important thing. At the end of the study, it has been suggested that given the profound and pervasive impact of cyberspace on lifestyle - in different functional dimensions of the individual - addressing this issue will be of particular interest to cyberspace policymakers, the Supreme Council of Cyberspace, and professors of religious content propaganda, To be.
Political Science and International Relations
Hossein Hasan Al-Senaid (Iraq); Hasan Al-Alimi Baktash (Iran)
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Man .. this creature to whom the best of creators breathed his soul and made him his successor on earth, man .. whom God taught all the names and commanded the angels to prostrate to him in honor and honor. He honored the creatures of God who distinguished him with the grace of reason, perception and ...
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Man .. this creature to whom the best of creators breathed his soul and made him his successor on earth, man .. whom God taught all the names and commanded the angels to prostrate to him in honor and honor. He honored the creatures of God who distinguished him with the grace of reason, perception and will, and sent thousands of prophets to guide him. To the straight path, to teach him the virtues of morals and the virtues of attributes and strip him of filth and impurity. And the journey of the divine message continued, reaching the most honorable of creatures and the best of the wilderness, the Chosen Prophet (may God bless him and his family and grant them peace), who was the best of his discipline, the Lord of the worlds, to send people to complete the honorable manners and bring man out of darkness into the light .. so that God Almighty may determine for man the steps of the right path. To walk it straight ... where he showed him the dimensions of each step and made him free to choose. Either he takes the path of guidance, or he loses it, and he is lost in error.
Political Science and International Relations
Syede Zahra Razavi (Afghanistan); Mahdi Sazandegi (Iran)
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The family and life environment in the life of the pious Imam Ali (as) is the most effective and complete model for Islamic societies, a model that is to draw the Islamic lifestyle. A very interesting point in the life or life of Imam Ali (as) is that he worked at home; This has been proven, as far as ...
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The family and life environment in the life of the pious Imam Ali (as) is the most effective and complete model for Islamic societies, a model that is to draw the Islamic lifestyle. A very interesting point in the life or life of Imam Ali (as) is that he worked at home; This has been proven, as far as Hazrat Gandum flour, had children and... According to Islam, the most important pillars of family strength are friendship and mercy between men and women. Friendship means wise friendship, not instinctive friendship. Mercy also means love, self-sacrifice and kindness. The family in Islam, as the first and most important social institution, is the place of formation of personality bases and behavioral patterns. Beliefs, values, and moral norms are institutionalized in the family. The family is extremely important in the Islamic bio-model; In a way, it has been named the most popular foundation of Islam. In this study, with emphasis on the family and its issues, the family lifestyle was explained from the perspective of Islam, and the issue was examined from different angles of the Qur'an and narration.
