https://www.jat-journal.ir/ Ahl al-Bayt (as) Teachings en daily 1 Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0330 Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0330 https://www.jat-journal.ir/article_246383.html Journal ID and Contents List of Articles https://www.jat-journal.ir/article_246329.html One of the prominent features in Shi'a traditions regarding the Imams (peace be upon them) is their knowledge of languages and their ability to speak all human languages. This article, employing a descriptive-library approach and utilizing narrative sources and theological texts, examines this characteristic and analyzes its role in proving Imamate. First, the indicators of Imamate from the perspective of Shi'a theology are explained. Then, citing authentic hadiths, the ability of the Imams (peace be upon them) to speak all languages is examined as one of the signs of divinely-inspired knowledge (ˈilm ladunnī) and their authority (ḥujjiyyah). This characteristic not only demonstrates the vast scope of the Imams' knowledge but also, within the Shi'a epistemological system, serves as evidence of their connection to the source of divine knowledge and their suitability for the office of Imamate. https://www.jat-journal.ir/article_246326.html Belief in the advent of Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance) is reflected not only in Shiʿi theological and hadith sources, but also extensively in the most authoritative Sunni references, particularly the Ṣiḥāḥ al-Sittah (the Six Canonical Collections). Employing a descriptive–analytical method, the present study examines the status of Imam al-Mahdi (AJ) in the Qur’an and Sunni sources. Drawing upon the Ṣiḥāḥ al-Sittah, as well as Sunni hadith, historical, and theological works, the study elucidates the Qur’anic and narrational foundations of Mahdism, the lineage and identity of Imam al-Mahdi (AJ), his universal government, the descent of Prophet Jesus (ʿĪsā), the signs of reappearance, and the viewpoints of Sunni scholars regarding him. Through an analysis of the traditions concerning Mahdism found in Sunan Abī Dāwūd, Jāmiʿ al-Tirmidhī, Sunan Ibn Mājah, Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, and Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, this study demonstrates that the essential belief in the advent of Imam al-Mahdi (AJ), his affiliation with the Prophet’s Household (Ahl al-Bayt), his descent from Lady Fāṭimah (peace be upon her), the establishment of a universal government of justice, and the occurrence of the signs of reappearance are among the issues accepted by many Sunni traditionists and theologians. The findings of this study indicate that Mahdism, beyond its theological significance, possesses important social, civilizational, and unifying dimensions within the Muslim world. As one of the most significant shared beliefs among Muslims, it can serve as a basis for rapprochement among Islamic schools of thought and for strengthening hope in a future founded upon universal justice. https://www.jat-journal.ir/article_246330.html Updating family laws is an important juristic and social problem. This article argues that the Ahl al-Bayt (as) tradition provides practical precedents for context-sensitive legal reasoning, showing that the implementation of rulings may change when their subject-matter, social function, or consequences change. According to a well-established theory in Shiite jurisprudence, legal rulings are grounded in real interests and harms. The permanence of Islam, therefore, does not lie in the rigidity of every legal form, but in its capacity to establish enduring principles that can guide changing human circumstances.Within this framework, mahr had a specific function in earlier social contexts. In contemporary society, however, it has often been transformed into a sign of women’s social status or a guarantee for marital continuity. This transformation has contributed to the spread of excessive mahr and has created significant social and legal difficulties. Since the Islamic legal system defines the family as an institution aimed at moral growth, mutual responsibility, and the upbringing of righteous children, family laws must be evaluated in light of these purposes. This article suggests that the contemporary legal structure of mahr and the unilateral male right to divorce in permanent marriage should be reconsidered. Instead of treating excessive mahr as an immediately enforceable debt and divorce as a one-sided male prerogative, the law should allow both spouses to seek judicial divorce under clearly defined conditions, while protecting women’s financial rights through fair and balanced legal mechanisms. Such reform would necessarily require corresponding changes in other family laws. https://www.jat-journal.ir/article_246327.html The designation of an independent chapter bearing Luqman reflects the distinguished status of wisdom in Qur’anic thought and underscores the importance of Luqman’s conduct as a concrete manifestation of wisdom realized within the human sphere. The present study adopts a descriptive–analytical approach and draws upon exegetical and narrational sources to explore the paths leading to the attainment of wisdom, with particular emphasis on the character and life conduct of Luqman the Wise. The findings indicate that, in the Qur’anic perspective, wisdom does not merely signify theoretical knowledge or intellectual skill; rather, it represents an existential reality and a divine illumination through which human beings attain profound insight, ethical rationality, and the capacity for balanced and just decision making. An examination of the Qur’anic verses and narrations concerning Luqman reveals that his attainment of wisdom was the outcome of a gradual formative process grounded in monotheistic faith, conscious gratitude for divine blessings, humility, avoidance of arrogance and self conceit, patience in the face of adversity, abstention from futile pursuits, and a practical commitment to moral virtues. Based on the analysis presented here, The final conclusion of this study is that, in Qur’anic thought, wisdom is not simply a sudden or purely bestowed endowment; rather, it constitutes a dynamic and educationally oriented process that becomes actualized through faith, righteous action, ethical self discipline, and inner purification. https://www.jat-journal.ir/article_246325.html The concept of peace in the Holy Qur’an is one of the most profound mystical and ethical concepts, derived from divine names and attributes. Beyond its literal meaning of greeting and peace, this word, in its deeper meaning, symbolizes health, tranquility, and the attainment of a state of submission to the divine will. From the perspective of Islamic Sufis, "peace" is not merely a verbal word. Rather, it is a manifestation of the divine name "Peace" within the believer's soul; the very light that liberates the seeker from worldly fears and sorrows, leading them to the abode of peace, that is, the abode of divine security. This research, employing an analytical-example methodology, seeks to explore the epistemological and existential dimensions of the concept of greeting and demonstrate its relationship to Islamic mysticism. Peace is a vital requirement of life, something inherently loved by humankind, as it is essential for the establishment of religious affairs and the proper functioning of worldly matters. Therefore, all religions agree on the necessity of preserving security and peace among individuals, families, and societies, and on promoting respect for human rights throughout the world. Indeed, the Holy Qur’an and the pure progeny of the Prophet (pbuh) have the distinction of being the first to establish the foundations of such virtuous ethics, advocating for them and urging their practice, both theoretically and practically. https://www.jat-journal.ir/article_246328.html The present article critiques and evaluates the article "Reconciling the Divine Decree and Free Will in Islam" by Justin Parrott (2017). This article, has published on Yaqeen, American institute of Islamic research, examines the role of human voluntary action in determining one's destiny. The aforementioned article is based on Sunni theology, utilizing their exegetical and theological sources. This critique focuses on three axes: "theoretical framework," "theological foundations," and "the Qur'an." The findings of this critique indicate that the article is problem-oriented in terms of subject matter and its content is free from biases. Only in limited cases concerning the definition of divine decree and predestination (qaḍa' and qadar), the existence of evil in the universe, and the degree of certainty of the divine decree in human destiny, does it differ from the principles of Shi'a theology. This shows that recent interpretations in both Muslim groups have moved away from past rigidities and, by accepting logical and intermediary paths, have drawn closer to one another.