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Political Science and International Relations
Awatef al-Fadhali (Saudi Arabia); Dr. Seyyed Ali Tabatabaei Najafi (Lebanon)
Abstract
There is no subject over time, as important as dialogue. This importance has multiplied many times in our time becausethe means of communication and talk shows have increased even satellite channels have become widespread. The unsuitable things and misguiding ideas an perverted beliefs ...
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There is no subject over time, as important as dialogue. This importance has multiplied many times in our time becausethe means of communication and talk shows have increased even satellite channels have become widespread. The unsuitable things and misguiding ideas an perverted beliefs broadcasted by these channels do not only affect our children, whether we like it or not, rather they burn everything and everybody in our communities as well due to the feelings of hostility and discrimination fed by these channels. In contrast, the dialogue remains the most important mean to encounter those misguiding attacks on one hand, and to spread guidance and the light of truth on the other hand. However it has its certain provisions and conditions, as they say , as is the case in any scientific work intended to be based on sound technical grounds so that it may be fruitful and achieve the required goals and objectives. Here comes the discussion about manners of dialogue and its ultimate necessity. We, by grace of Allah, have a great cultural, intellectual, ideological, social and political wealth based on the bases which are logical, Islamic and cultural and morally correct, which are represented by the Holy Quran and pure progeny of the Prophet (peace be upon them). They are our school and shelter in this life filled with fierce waves of wind which storm Islam from all sides. It is our duty to follow them and arm ourselves with their ideology and culture while facing the counterparty, in order to reach the truth in a technically right, peaceful and objective way which is based on bases of dialogue and its right manners by means of clear evidence and proofs, as Allah says {and argue with them in the best manner}( An-Nahl, 125). The research approach that we have chosen in this article, is composed of description and analysis, thus it is a analytical-descriptive approach. It is the approach generally used in most Islamic and social sciences. The most important results of our research and investigation in this article, include the following: 1. Dialogue is the key element in any informational interaction even if this interaction may be between minimum two people. 2. Based on the previous fact, the importance of dialogue in exchange of information and foundation of thought and civilization becomes clear. 3. Due to the extreme importance enjoyed by the dialogue, there must be special rules and regulations that control that element so that it may become fruitful and achieve the goals envisaged from it. 4. The best thing from which one can derive the foundations of dialogue and its manners is the Islamic culture represented the Holy Quran and its counterpart, that is the AhlulBayt (Peace be upon them). 5. The most important foundations of dialogue in the Islamic culture are: sincerity, respect and objectivity etc.
REVIEW PAPER
Political Science and International Relations
Ahmed Sabih Al-Lami (Iraq); Dr. Riyyad Al-Bahili (Iraq)
Abstract
The general concept of extravagance is mentioned in Quran approximately 23 times, all instances state that all its forms are condemnable, particularly the forbidden instances, as Allah says: ((Allah does not guide one who is extravagant and liar.))[Al-Ghafir 29], and He says: ((Thus ...
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The general concept of extravagance is mentioned in Quran approximately 23 times, all instances state that all its forms are condemnable, particularly the forbidden instances, as Allah says: ((Allah does not guide one who is extravagant and liar.))[Al-Ghafir 29], and He says: ((Thus God causes to go astray the extravagant and skeptic people))[Al-Momin 35], and He says: ((and We spoiled the extravagant people))[Al-Anbia 10]. There are still other evidences from Quran. In this article, I will like to focus particularly on extravagance involved in foods and drinks from the perspective of the Quran and Sunnah and how one should be moderate with respect to them because extravagance in them involves considerable effects which indicated by the holy Sunnah and are approved by modern science today. Thus, we come to the conclusion that all the general rules present in these two precious sources (i.e. the Quran and AhlulBayt) has become the modern science today, and after hundreds of years it is revealing them one after the other. This is the magnificence of our religion and its quality of including every field of life. We praise Allah Almighty that He has guided us to that and we could not have been guided if Allah would not have guided us.
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Political Science and International Relations
Bakhtiar Azizi (Iran); Dr. Ali Mahdavi Farid (Iran)
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In this article we studied and avaluated ‘Manners of conversation from perspective of the Holy Quran and the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him)’. We studied the importance of dialogue and its place in the Quran, emphasizing on its quality of being natural, various types of conversation ...
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In this article we studied and avaluated ‘Manners of conversation from perspective of the Holy Quran and the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him)’. We studied the importance of dialogue and its place in the Quran, emphasizing on its quality of being natural, various types of conversation and harmful aspects of conversation. The significance of this research was due to finding answers for the question put forward; that is: Why do we, sometimes, face problem in the dialog and conversations with others? What are the proper manners and rules? What are the principles set by the Quran in this regard? Which practical method the Prophet (PBUH) used to adopt? What are harmful aspects and damages of conversation? Some of the results obtained in this study are : manners such as good speech, truthfulness, good behavior, gentleness, humility, beneficence to family, people and needy ones, and avoiding backbiting and talking loudly etc. are mentioned in Quranic verses and sayings of the Prophet (PBUH). In debates, behaviors such as listening to the claims of the opponent, choosing the best words, avoiding controversy, speaking softly, avoiding aggressiveness... are considered good. As for the harmful aspects of dialogue, Quran and the holy Prophet (PBUH) condemn prattle, talkativeness, flattery, backbiting, anger etc. The final result is that to reach an amicable, efficient and pleasant conversation , one should follow the above mentioned rules and should also stay away from the stated harmful aspects of dialogue.
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Religious Studies
Pargol Shamasi (Iran); Dr. Mahdi Islami (Iran)
Abstract
Job is one of the fundamental aspects of culture of human society. Literally, job means action, work and the human deed. Terminologically, job is any activity that causes changes in the value of the goods or services and its purpose is to achieve a certain goal. Looking at the lives of the ...
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Job is one of the fundamental aspects of culture of human society. Literally, job means action, work and the human deed. Terminologically, job is any activity that causes changes in the value of the goods or services and its purpose is to achieve a certain goal. Looking at the lives of the Infallible Imams (Peace Be Upon Them) we find that effort and doing economic activity are among their most prominent characteristics. The Infallible Imams (PBUT), not only, invite people to work and activity but they were also practical examples of work and activity. One of the Islamic criteria and standards on labor and jobs is to have necessary knowledge and understanding of the job. In Islam, not only work and effort enjoy a high position but also making effort for entrepreneurial is good and desirable. From the perspective of Islam one should observe the middle course in job and activity and should not involve in the extremes. Keeping this issue in view, both men and women can do job and their earning will belong to them; however, the women should avoid mixing with the men. Islam believes in great importance and position for the work and the workers. One of the issues concerned by Islam is to respect the rights of workers. Social security of the workers, as well, is also concerned by the elders of Islam. From the perspective of Islam, the future of a person who works and makes efforts in the society should be secured and he should not be deprived of his livelihoods due to disability. In Islamic point of view, all earnings are not lawful rather only those earnings are lawful which do not ruin the rights of Allah and human beings. In this article, we have tried to explain the above mentioned issues.
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Religious Studies
Batool Qavidast (Iran); Mahdi Sazandegi (Iran)
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In this article we wanted to show the methods which Islam, as the perfect religion, has represented to mankind so that he can learn the way of acquiring healthy economy, in accordance with his nature and requirements, and can apply it in line with his perfection. This study is descriptive ...
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In this article we wanted to show the methods which Islam, as the perfect religion, has represented to mankind so that he can learn the way of acquiring healthy economy, in accordance with his nature and requirements, and can apply it in line with his perfection. This study is descriptive in nature and based on documents and resources relevant to the subject. The main question raised in this article is “Which strategies has Islam taught to people for healthy growth and development of the economy?” The scope and range of this research revolve around the Islamic economy, in line with the Quranic verses and narrations (hadiths). In this paper it is assumed that Islam – since it is the perfect religion and is derived from divine revelation – has introduced certain affairs to people as guidelines to develop a healthy economy, according to the requirements and nature of human beings, such that these guidelines give a value-based and spiritual rather than a mere material status to economy of the societies.
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Political Science and International Relations
Tuba Batool (Pakistan); Dr. Ghulam Jabir Mohammadi (Pakistan)
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As Allah Almighty has appointed His good servants, prophets, saints, Infallibles Imams, and scholars to guide people and teach them religious laws and spiritual perfections, similarly, the rejected Satan has sent, against them, his disciples in different guises and forms in fields of religion, ...
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As Allah Almighty has appointed His good servants, prophets, saints, Infallibles Imams, and scholars to guide people and teach them religious laws and spiritual perfections, similarly, the rejected Satan has sent, against them, his disciples in different guises and forms in fields of religion, education, politics, culture, sports, entertainment and different walks of life. Therefore, it is necessary for human beings to train their selves and get rid of animal-characteristics. As Allah Almighty says in the Quran "Satan can misguide only those people who make him their guardian", He also says: “Satan cannot have any effect on my servants”. Allah has not left this universe without a guide. He has sent Prophets for guidance of mankind in every period according to the needs of the time. Quran and the conduct of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) are the best models for getting rid of satanic attributes. It is necessary to know that Satan never make a person do an illegal act rather he brings him near the illegal act and leaves him there. If attraction towards the sin overcomes on the person, he himself keeps on going toward it. We will mention and analyze it in details later in this article. Hence in order to avoid this attraction (towards sins) self purification is necessary. Due to importance of self purification, we have selected this topic for research. In this article we have tried to use the Quranic verses and hadiths as much as possible and to mention point of views of other authors for description too. Due to lack of books and resources we have mentioned some things from other books which were mentioned there along with the references. We have presented a list of those books at the end. As the year of publication of some books was not mentioned on their title therefore we have mentioned their respective publishers as reference. It is not a virtue that a person does not perform a sin due to absence of eyes or does not perform a forbidden act due to lack of hands or he is unable to take steps towards sins due to lack of feet rather it will be a great success if a person retains himself from illegal deeds despite having ability and temptation to perform them. If we will protect ourselves from sins in our early age only then we will be able to support the truth in our practical lives in future.
