Document Type : Research Paper
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Abstract
Explaining the Relationship between Religion and Politics in the Imamate of the Shiite Mahdism is one of the most important concerns of Muslim scholars who can guide Islamic states in their decisions and policies in the absence of Islamic State. The Holy Qur'an and the traditions of the infallibles (AS) have provided guidelines for coordinating the proper interaction of religion and state. This research aims to answer the following questions through a descriptive-analytical method: 1- How is the relationship between religion and politics in the thought of Mahdism based on the teachings of Islam in the Qur'an and narrations? 2- What is the difference between Shia Imamiyah attitude towards this issue and the relation between religion and politics in the modern world? Religion in the doctrine of Shiite Mahdism, inspired by religious scripture, has come to guide man in the world and in the hereafter and to direct human social and political life. Thus, the relation between religion and politics is a logical one, and religion has dominated human political life, promoting all behavioral aspects, including political behavior, towards spiritual and divine ends; The office of political life has been eliminated. The innovation of this article is that in addition to explaining the relationship between religion and state in the thought of Mahdism, it can be useful to guide the behavior of Islamic societies during the absence
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