Resistance, the Most Critical Factor in the Flow of Certain Divine Traditions: Dr. Tarkhan
The seminar “The Functions of Resistance from the Perspective of Divine Traditions” was held by ABNA News Agency in collaboration with the Department of Theology and Modern Religious Studies of the Islamic Culture and Thought Research Institute, in the conference hall of ABNA News Agency.
ABWA Official Website – On the Monday evening, December 9, 2024, the seminar “The Functions of Resistance from the Perspective of Divine Traditions” was held by ABNA News Agency in collaboration with the Department of Theology and Modern Religious Studies of the Research Institute for Islamic Culture and Thought, in the conference hall of ABNA News Agency
During the seminar, Hojat al-Islam Dr. Qasem Tarkhan, a faculty member at the Research Institute for Islamic Culture and Thought, stated, “Divine traditions refer to God’s laws, which are divided into natural and legislative laws, and neither of these categories is directly related to our discussion. What is relevant here are the formative and social laws.”
He continued, “God has established laws for governing societies. These laws can be absolute, conditional, or competitive absolute. In absolute laws, such as the tradition of testing humans, humans will have no role. However, in conditional laws, if individuals or societies exercise their will, these laws take effect, such as the succession of the righteous.”
The faculty member of the Research Institute for Islamic Culture and Thought emphasized that resistance is the most crucial factor in activating some of these three types of divine traditions. “Divine traditions come into effect only when there is steadfastness and perseverance. However, in traditions like the Imdad (divine assistance), God provides special help and support to the believers. Similarly, the establishment of Imamate, where a person becomes a guide and role model for others, depends on steadfastness and resistance.”
“Prophet Abraham (a.s.) became an Imam due to his patience. The Tradition of Inheriting the Earth is fulfilled after divine trials. Likewise, the tradition of Nasr (divine victory) is conditional upon steadfastness and perseverance. However, this tradition of Nasr is only realized when Muslims meet its prerequisites,” he continued.
Further in the seminar, Hojat al-Islam Dr. Naser Jahanian, another faculty member of the Research Institute for the Islamic Culture and Thought remarked, “Divine traditions are methods through which God manages and administers the affairs of the universe and humankind. After creating humanity and the universe, God instituted these laws.”
“From the very beginning of creation, the principle of parity existed, and God established social systems and family structures based on this principle. On the other hand, divine governance and satanic governance have been in conflict,” he added.
Dr. Jahanian identified one of the divine traditions as the institution of Imamate (leadership) and elaborated, “If Muslims neglect the tradition of establishing Imamate, they will face defeat. For instance, during the events of the Arab Spring, the absence of an established leadership led to the defeat of Islamic countries and the emergence of ISIS. Similarly, the Tradition of Inheriting the Earth cannot be realized without a divine perspective. Victory is guaranteed only when Muslims align themselves with the Prophet (p.b.u.h) and the Imam (a.s.) and adhere to all the principles they have outlined.”
“The tradition of Mudawilah, indicates the rotation of territories and positions and implies that if Muslims face defeat in a battle or situation, they should not despair. Instead, they must remain patient and not lose hope,” he further stated.
In conclusion, Dr. Jahanian referred to verse 200 of Surah Al-Imran, which outlines the stages of attaining prosperity. “God commands individual patience, which nurtures a perfect human being who then becomes a role model for leading believers and pioneering the faithful.”
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The seminar “The Functions of Resistance from the Perspective of Divine Traditions” was held by ABNA News Agency in collaboration with the Department of Theology and Modern Religious Studies of the Islamic Culture and Thought Research Institute, in the conference hall of ABNA News Agency.
ABWA Official Website – On the Monday evening, December 9, 2024, the seminar “The Functions of Resistance from the Perspective of Divine Traditions” was held by ABNA News Agency in collaboration with the Department of Theology and Modern Religious Studies of the Research Institute for Islamic Culture and Thought, in the conference hall of ABNA News Agency
During the seminar, Hojat al-Islam Dr. Qasem Tarkhan, a faculty member at the Research Institute for Islamic Culture and Thought, stated, “Divine traditions refer to God’s laws, which are divided into natural and legislative laws, and neither of these categories is directly related to our discussion. What is relevant here are the formative and social laws.”
He continued, “God has established laws for governing societies. These laws can be absolute, conditional, or competitive absolute. In absolute laws, such as the tradition of testing humans, humans will have no role. However, in conditional laws, if individuals or societies exercise their will, these laws take effect, such as the succession of the righteous.”
The faculty member of the Research Institute for Islamic Culture and Thought emphasized that resistance is the most crucial factor in activating some of these three types of divine traditions. “Divine traditions come into effect only when there is steadfastness and perseverance. However, in traditions like the Imdad (divine assistance), God provides special help and support to the believers. Similarly, the establishment of Imamate, where a person becomes a guide and role model for others, depends on steadfastness and resistance.”
“Prophet Abraham (a.s.) became an Imam due to his patience. The Tradition of Inheriting the Earth is fulfilled after divine trials. Likewise, the tradition of Nasr (divine victory) is conditional upon steadfastness and perseverance. However, this tradition of Nasr is only realized when Muslims meet its prerequisites,” he continued.
Further in the seminar, Hojat al-Islam Dr. Naser Jahanian, another faculty member of the Research Institute for the Islamic Culture and Thought remarked, “Divine traditions are methods through which God manages and administers the affairs of the universe and humankind. After creating humanity and the universe, God instituted these laws.”
“From the very beginning of creation, the principle of parity existed, and God established social systems and family structures based on this principle. On the other hand, divine governance and satanic governance have been in conflict,” he added.
Dr. Jahanian identified one of the divine traditions as the institution of Imamate (leadership) and elaborated, “If Muslims neglect the tradition of establishing Imamate, they will face defeat. For instance, during the events of the Arab Spring, the absence of an established leadership led to the defeat of Islamic countries and the emergence of ISIS. Similarly, the Tradition of Inheriting the Earth cannot be realized without a divine perspective. Victory is guaranteed only when Muslims align themselves with the Prophet (p.b.u.h) and the Imam (a.s.) and adhere to all the principles they have outlined.”
“The tradition of Mudawilah, indicates the rotation of territories and positions and implies that if Muslims face defeat in a battle or situation, they should not despair. Instead, they must remain patient and not lose hope,” he further stated.
In conclusion, Dr. Jahanian referred to verse 200 of Surah Al-Imran, which outlines the stages of attaining prosperity. “God commands individual patience, which nurtures a perfect human being who then becomes a role model for leading believers and pioneering the faithful.”
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