ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER
The Meaning of Life
Zulfiqar Haider (Pakistan); Dr. Hamidreza Rezania (Iran)
Abstract
SUBJECT AND OBJECTIVES: The study of the human soul was considered by philosophers since ancient times and eastern philosophers especially Indian had believed that the human soul is eternal and for thousands of years transmigrates into various bodies and eventually it would disappear in Brahma’s ...
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SUBJECT AND OBJECTIVES: The study of the human soul was considered by philosophers since ancient times and eastern philosophers especially Indian had believed that the human soul is eternal and for thousands of years transmigrates into various bodies and eventually it would disappear in Brahma’s essence. The most important school of Upanishadic Indian philosophy that is called Vidanta has this theory about the soul. Another school under study is the transcendent wisdom of Sadr al-Muta'allehin. With this description, Are the theories of both philosophical schools about the soul, the same or different? If there are differences, how should the theories of the Upanishads be criticized on the basis of the Transcendent Wisdom?METHOD AND FINDING: This article is a comparative one and is a new work in this ground, and the main sources of this research are the four journeys of the Transcenddent Wisdom of Mulla Sadra and The Sirri-Akbar of Dara Shikoh. The Upanishads is the first and ancient book of Indian philosophy explains; the soul is present in all parts of the human body and all body powers are manifestations of the soul, and the soul has unity with its all powers. The same claim is made by Transcendent Wisdom of Sadr al-Mute'allihin in Islamic philosophy. He says: The soul in its unity, is the whole of the powers and is present in all body.CONCLUSION: This article will compare the theories of two schools and the major ideas which will be discussed are; The Definition of the Soul, its Proofs, The Immateriality of the Soul, The Relationship between the Soul and the Body and its Powers, The Eternity and Creation of the Soul, The Immortality and the Reincarnation of the Soul.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER
Religion and Life
AbdulQadir Muhammad-Bello (Nigeria); Prof. Rasheed Gbenga-Jimoh (Nigeria); Dr. Ahmed Oloduowo-Ameen (Nigeria)
Abstract
SUBJECT AND OBJECTIVES: Most of those with a materialistic mindset believe that religion has no place in this technological age; That is to say, for the progress and salvation of man in this modern age, man is in no need of a religious belief, as it is considered obsolete. In the religious worldview, ...
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SUBJECT AND OBJECTIVES: Most of those with a materialistic mindset believe that religion has no place in this technological age; That is to say, for the progress and salvation of man in this modern age, man is in no need of a religious belief, as it is considered obsolete. In the religious worldview, however, faith is a light that gives direction to life and it is one of the crucial requisites for salvation in this world and the Hereafter. Thus, the primary aim of this study is to examine the role of faith (i.e) in attaining a goodly pure life in this modern age in the light of verse 97 of Surah al-Naml.METHOD AND FINDING: The methodology used in this research work was a descriptive-analytical research method in which the available data are analyzed based on logical and textual evidence.CONCLUSION: The outcome of this research showed that the life of a faithful is indeed worthy and ideal, while a life that is devoid of it is a worthless and imperfect one. Similarly, a goodly pure life without faith in God and righteous deeds is infeasible. For it is only under the shadow of faith that man could attain both material and spiritual developments.
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Religion and Life
Ziba Mirsepasi (Iran); Dr. Syed Ali-Asghar Soltani (Iran); Dr. Mohammad-Reza Yousefi (Iran)
Abstract
SUBJECT AND OBJECTIVES: Many scholars have researched “War” in the Holy Qur'an and Islam, and there is much disagreement about it. Since the Holy Qur'an is a divine book and contains valuable messages for human beings, with the help of conceptual metaphors, we can understand some of the Qur'anic ...
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SUBJECT AND OBJECTIVES: Many scholars have researched “War” in the Holy Qur'an and Islam, and there is much disagreement about it. Since the Holy Qur'an is a divine book and contains valuable messages for human beings, with the help of conceptual metaphors, we can understand some of the Qur'anic conceptualizations to some extent. The present study is an attempt to study the conceptual metaphors of “Harb” in the sample bodies of the verses of the Holy Quran and its purpose is finding and understanding the conceptual metaphors of Harb in the Qur'an, their clarification and classification and then description, interpretation and explanation them. In fact, the question of this research is what kind of conceptual metaphors the Qur'an has used to objectify the abstract concept of War and how can they be explained?METHOD AND FINDING: The research is in the framework of the Charteris-Black metaphor critical analysis approach which is a qualitative research method. Therefore, with the help of the third version of the “Jami Tafasir Nour Software”, a sample body of 11 verses consisting of 9 keywords is extracted from the root of Harb. Then their conceptual metaphors were examined. Based on the findings of this study, two conceptual metaphors have been extracted in the source domain of travel and fire, from which the conceptual keys of “war is travel” and “war is fire”.CONCLUSION: Therefore, according to the above findings and research on the conceptual metaphors of “Selm”, it is clear that the approach of the Qur'an is peace-oriented.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER
The Meaning of Life
Dr. Khadijeh Ahmadi Bighash (Iran); Dr. Mohsen Qamarzadeh (Iran)
Abstract
SUBJECT AND OBJECTIVES: Awareness gap theory is one of the theories related to the sphere of influence of mass media. The design of the awareness gap theory initially included a simple relationship between the socio-economic status of individuals and the extent of the awareness gap between different ...
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SUBJECT AND OBJECTIVES: Awareness gap theory is one of the theories related to the sphere of influence of mass media. The design of the awareness gap theory initially included a simple relationship between the socio-economic status of individuals and the extent of the awareness gap between different groups. This means that the lower the socio-economic status of individuals, the less access they have to information, and vice versa; but later, it was not only the socio-economic base that determined people's access to information, but also their level of awareness of important issues related to social groups can be influenced by other variables such as people's interest or need for information.METHOD AND FINDING: A descriptive-analytical study of this issue shows that the gap knowledge theory does not mean the lower class is unaware of the available data and information, but claims that the growth of knowledge is relatively higher among high-ranking groups, and this information gap It will get deeper and deeper day by day.CONCLUSION: The basis of this theory is that the mass communication strengthens or increases the existing information inequalities. This research seeks to answer the question of what the theory of knowledge gap is and how its effects can be influenced by information inequalities.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER
Social and Economic Issues
Dr. Mohammad Mahdi Safouraei Parizi (Iran)
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SUBJECT AND OBJECTIVES: The issue of economy, occupation and livelihood is one of the most primitive and urgent issues that always accompany human life and form a major part of his life. The economic system governing the family should be such that it can overcome the existing problems and obstacles as ...
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SUBJECT AND OBJECTIVES: The issue of economy, occupation and livelihood is one of the most primitive and urgent issues that always accompany human life and form a major part of his life. The economic system governing the family should be such that it can overcome the existing problems and obstacles as the human life advances in any era.METHOD AND FINDING: In this regard, the study of family economy and the methods of its management, the explanation of the economic fundamentals of family and the role of each member in its management are of particular importance. It is necessary to identify the correct pattern of consumption in the family and to explain successful strategies in the family economic management. each family member with their good tactfulness has a strong role in managing the family economy. Meanwhile, women’s role is more than others considering their position and responsibility. Identifying the costs and managing the income at home brings about the right consumption and optimal usage of the facilities, resulting in balance, the salvation of problems, the reduction of anxiety and worries, and the governance of peace and tranquility on the family atmosphere.CONCLUSION: Simplicity and avoidance of formalities, creation of love and intimacy, reduction of wastefulness, creation of a spirit of patience and endurance and attention to the poor are the effects of the correct economy in the family. According to this research, the how of household economy management has become clear, in the light of which the existing economic problems in the families can be partly overcome.
METHODOLOGICAL PAPER
Social and Economic Issues
Dr. Najat Fradi (USA)
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SUBJECT AND OBJECTIVES: There is a question that crosses the mind: Is the addict a criminal, an evil or morally deviant and we have to punish him and expel him from our lives Or has he become a victim of certain factors and circumstances and is now sick- as is the case of people with cancer- and needs ...
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SUBJECT AND OBJECTIVES: There is a question that crosses the mind: Is the addict a criminal, an evil or morally deviant and we have to punish him and expel him from our lives Or has he become a victim of certain factors and circumstances and is now sick- as is the case of people with cancer- and needs someone to help and save him from what he is in and look for the best treatment until he is fully recovered?METHOD AND FINDING: As a result of fear for the reputation of the family in front of people, and instead of saving their children and looking for specialists in this field, some parents may deal with selfishness and adopt one of two negative methods of education in dealing with their addicted teenagers. First: Extreme cruelty such as contempt, beating, and expulsion from the home. Second: Severe neglect, non-involvement, and disregard for the wrong behaviors of children. That is why, as a matter of responsibility, we have searched this area for many years to save our children from all kinds of addictions. This guide is for parents and educators as it addresses the phenomenon of addictions in teenage years, examines the reasons why teenagers resort to addiction in order to avoid it, and studies the negative effects of addiction. It is intended to guide readers to educational, psychological, behavioral, social, and religious methods to treat each type individually.CONCLUSION: We have to change the way we think and consider the addict to be a sick person, not a pervert, who does not like and does not prefer the situation he is in. At the same time, we must consider that he has been trapped in addiction and cannot get rid of what he suffers from on his own.
