Practical Theology in Islam (with Emphasis on the Standard Human Being from the Viewpoint of the Lord of the Pious (Imam Ali (A.S))

Document Type : Short Paper

Author
Mohammad Reza Shamshiri
Assistant Professor, Islamic Philosophy and Kalam Department, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
10.30497/prr.2022.76221
Abstract
Philosophers have placed theology among the theoretical wisdom alongside physics and mathematics, and have been waiting for its emergence in the field of practical wisdom. Experience shows that the theoretical field does not necessarily lead to action. The purpose of this paper is to address the issue that what is in the field of theology, both theoretical and practical, will be implemented only when it has already implemented some requirements properly. In this paper, which has been done with an intra-religious approach and with a descriptive-analytical method, using phrases from the words of infallibles, the world is presented as a field of action, the Qur'an as a beacon and the infallible guardian as the criterion and standard for actions in life. Despite the similarity of these components, the relation of human beings to each of them is proportional to their existential order in terms of epistemology. As a result, reaching the standard morality is dependent on piety and adherence to the infallible guardian. Being immersed in worldly concerns, following whims and lusts, being pleased with the world and having confidence in it, will prevent them from reaching that position. Getting out of this dilemma, turning away from the world and trying to promote the existence, approaching the position of the companions of the Right Hand and those close to the Divine Gate can be attained by following the instructions proposed by The lord of the pious.
Keywords
Practical Theology
Morality
Infallible Guardian
Piety
Being Immersed in Worldly Concerns
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Philosophy of Religion Research
Volume 20, Issue 1 - Serial Number 39
The short papers published in this issue are in the field of Practical Theology.
July 2022
Pages 133-140