“Prophet” and “Messenger” difference - Etymology and Definition of “Miracle” in Ayatollah Khoei’s words
Read More »“Prophet” in the view of Judaism and Christianity – Etymology of “Messenger”
An Audience: Jews and Christians linked finality of their religion to the Sharia, not to cause of it (Moses and Jesus), hence their missionaries and their advocates, like Paul and Isaiah are called the prophet. Bagherpour Kashani: The prophet and divine authority in this discussion is the chosen man …
Read More »Definition and Etymology of “Prophet”
Bagherpour kashani: This attitude is true when a man believe in not existence of the prophet and "divine Hojjat (divine Proof)" or in the inability to identify him. Dr. Amir Zamiri: What do you mean by the "prophet"? Prophet is a perfect person who by the command of the Creator, take His Word to us. He is a mediator between man and God who brought rules and instructions which include salvation and happiness in this world and the hereafter, and guide the man in various material and spiritual fields. This set of rules is called religion Hojjat is that the authenticity of one of the conflicting sides, such as the presence and absence of something, can be argued and judge by it. It is also an indication that reveals the direct way; and divine Hojjats (proofs of God) are everything that God has argued by it on his servants, or guided them by that mean to Him
Read More »Could reason alone guide people?
Bagherpour Kashani: At the beginning, I ask help from God and I`m glad to be among group of professors and academic scholars. I hope that this scientific dialogue will be a step to find the facts and resolve doubts. Dr. Mousavi: In our meetings with Ayatollah Seyedan we discuss the …
Read More »Existence
Like many philosophically interesting notions, existence is at once familiar and rather elusive. Although we have no more trouble with using the verb ‘exists’ than with the two times table, there is more than a little difficulty in saying just what existence is. Existing seems to be at least …
Read More »Introduction of “stars of Guidance” book
Introduction Dr. Seyyed Hadi Mousavi During my scientific trips, I have opportunities to dialogue and debate with other religious sects. These bring a lot of new questions to my mind. At university, I have learned some ideological issues from Ayatollah Seyyed Jafar Seyedan but passing the time and dealing with the new situation make the further investigation necessary ...
Read More »Preface of “stars of Guidance” book
Preface The present book is a written account of various discussions among a group of professors and intellectuals over the last several years. In these meetings, numerous key ideological issues were discussed and the content of each session was recorded. Then, all were written as accurately as possible and …
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