Investigating the Truth of the Concept of Prophecy from the Perspective of Shiite Mysticism
Subject Areas : Quarterly Journal of Research for the Studies of the Ahl al-Bayt
Hoora sadat Qozat
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(PHD student at Osool al-din university)
Keywords: prophecy, theology, guardianship, Imam Khomeini, Shiite mysticism, Christian theology,
Abstract :
One of the important topics in divine religions is the truth of the concept of "prophecy". The problem of prophecy is a problem that, due to its prominent position in religions, has occupied the mind of every thinker interested in theological topics. Jewish, Christian and Muslim thinkers have discussed and written works on this issue. Considering the concept of prophecy in Christian theology, Jewish theology and even Islamic theology, of course, with a theological approach, it seems that what is seen in this regard and around the issue of prophecy in all these statements and works has many gaps and shortcomings and it is not clear, and none has been as close to the truth of this concept as the school of Shiite mysticism. Therefore, the current research is aimed at explaining the truth of the problem of prophecy, to examine it from the deep perspective of Shiite mysticism. For this purpose, most of all the points of view of Imam Khomeini (as) have been taken into consideration. According to the author's belief, correct explanation and understanding of this concept from the point of view of Shiite mysticism, due to its comprehensiveness and inclusiveness, prevents fruitless conversations and leads people to the truth. Also, this mystical explanation of the problem of prophecy can be seen as the answer to many questions and issues raised in this field. Therefore, many topics and issues, such as those discussed and followed in the topic of "prophecy prediction test", in contrast to this lofty and pure view, in principle, do not show anything other than smallness and defeatism.
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