Abstract
Understanding the human nature has been the focus of different religions and schools of thought. The inhered “dignity” of human beings, is defined as highness and honor. The current paper was designed in a descriptive-analytic manner and it has tried to identify the properties of dignity ...
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Understanding the human nature has been the focus of different religions and schools of thought. The inhered “dignity” of human beings, is defined as highness and honor. The current paper was designed in a descriptive-analytic manner and it has tried to identify the properties of dignity in the sayings and conducts of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza*** (A.S., Peace Be Upon Him) by studying his sirah (lifestyle). The study has found the importance of dignity in his lifestyle. Moreover, the study is indicative of the difference between oracular and non-oracular perspective on the concept of dignity. It was concluded that the most significant properties of dignity in Imam Reza’s (A.S.) sirah include, its origin in monotheistic ideas, its congruence with other moral instructions and its moderation and inclusiveness.
*** Eighth Imam of Shia Muslims
(Date Received:2014/05/12; Date Accepted:2014/07/08)
abolghasem naghibi
Abstract
Perfect creation, will power, knowledge, wisdom, natural inclination towards God, and caliphdom all are extralegal concepts which constitute the elements of human dignity. Human dignity was first introduced into the Islamic moral and legal teachings through the Holy Qur’an as it says, “And ...
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Perfect creation, will power, knowledge, wisdom, natural inclination towards God, and caliphdom all are extralegal concepts which constitute the elements of human dignity. Human dignity was first introduced into the Islamic moral and legal teachings through the Holy Qur’an as it says, “And surely We have honored the children of Adam….” The study of Islamic moral teachings reveals that human dignity constitutes their foundation. Teachings underlining self-knowledge, self-improvement, and spiritual purification all lead to human dignity. The teachings and practice of the Fourteen Infallibles (AS) demonstrated their concern for human dignity. Their good behavior and love towards people showed their recognition of human dignity. Moreover, most legal teachings of Islam are based on the recognition of human rights. In sum, maintenance of human dignity is one of the objectives pursued by Islam
