Altruism from the perspective of the Prophet Paul and Imam Ali (as) in social relations

Subject Areas : Nameh Elahiyat

Bashir Ashrafi ¹ , gorban almi ² , zahrah hosinie hamied ³ , zahra ebrahimi ⁴

1 - Students
2 - Associate Professor, University of Tehran, Faculty of Theology
3 - Professor and Assistant Professor, Faculty of Theology, North Tehran Azad University
4 - Professor and Assistant Professor, Faculty of Theology, North Tehran Azad University

Received: 2022-08-15 Accepted : 2022-09-13 Published : 2021-10-23

Keywords: Altruism, social relations, Imam Ali (AS), Paul the Apostle,

Abstract :

Altruism is especially important in social relations in the two religions of Islam and Christianity, so that from the point of view of Imam Ali (AS) and Paul the Apostle, two of the pillars of these two religions, its weakening causes the collapse of human relations. Since in Islam and especially in the eyes of Imam Ali, people are the family of God and in Christianity and in the eyes of the Apostle Paul, they are considered to be members of the body of Christ, loving them is actually loving God himself, he advises hospitable Christians. take care of the sick and bereaved and be generous to those in need. Instead of working to meet their own needs and wants, they should look at all Christians and be eager to share their income with others. Among the examples of altruism in Imam Ali's view are self-sacrifice, kindness, helping the needy, hospitality, and forgiveness. It is realized through friendship with people. One of the commandments of the Imam is to pay attention to the moral conscience in relationships with others. In this regard, they say; O my son, put your ego as the measure between yourself and others.The present research shows by a comparative analytical method, if love for people, which is a sign of love for God, dominates the soul of a person, it will make a servant and hardworking person who never neglects to serve others.