Jurisprudence, Moral and Political Doctrines of Nahj al-Balagheh in Expressing Security Dimensions (with Emphasis on Structures of Dar al-Manafa)

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Authors

1 P. H. D., Student in Jurisprudence and Fundamentals of Islamic Law, Torbat Heydariyeh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor of Islamic Law and Jurisprudence Department, Torbat Heydariyeh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran (Author in charge)

3 P. H. D., Assistant Professor, Department of Quranic and Hadith Sciences, Razavi University of Science, Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.

10.22034/ias.2020.236325.1274

Abstract

Nahj al-Balagheh is rightly introduced as beyond the words of man and below the words of God. The variety of topics in Nahj al-Balagheh is remarkable including high monotheistic teachings, superior divine values, advice, preaching, expression and analysis of political and social events, itineraries of rulers and their reproach. The right to security and immunity, after the right to life, is the utmost need of mankind and religious texts in various dimensions have recognized this matter and have determined executive assurances for its comprehension. In the present study, firstly, the concept of political jurisprudence and its topics and goals are explained, then the issue of security and its dimensions, which is one of the examples and propositions of political jurisprudence, and the building of Dar al Manafa from the point of view of Nahj al-Balagheh is analyzed via a descriptive-analytical method following a library research approach. The main objective of this study is to introduce the divine gift of security and to present a clear image with presenting effective solutions in realizing, consolidating and institutionalizing security in various fields of human life as citing the political jurisprudence teachings of Nahj al-Balagheh.

Research aims:
1. Clarifying political jurisprudence and its matters and objectives.
2. Examining the ethical, jurisprudential, ethical and political teachings of Nahj al-Balagheh regarding security with an emphasis on Dar al-Manafe

Research questions:
1. What security-oriented goals and topics are presented in the political jurisprudence?
2. What concepts regarding security have been discussed in Nahj al-Balagheh?

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