Imamate

Imamate Introduction Imamate is often translated into English into the word “Imamate,” however the more correct literal translation would be ‘’Leadership.’’ It derives its name from the Arabic term “Amam” meaning ‘’to be in front of.’’ Imamate is one of the 5 Usul al-Din of Shi'a Islam and refers to the station of the 12 Infallible Leaders who were designated by God to preserve the religion after the death of the …
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Study of Mahdawiyyah from the Traditionalist Viewpoint of Seyyed Hossein Nasr

Study of Mahdawiyyah from the Traditionalist Viewpoint of Seyyed Hossein Nasr Abstract: Among the more significant contemporary trends of thought is traditionalism, which is based on a number of religious and mystical principles. Advocators of this trend of thought are intrinsically loyal to Eastern civilizations and religions. Their standpoint on tradition and modernity is different from that of Fundamentalism, Modernism, Religious Reformism, Trans-Religious Spirituality, and Extremist Mahdism. Emphasizing on the …
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