The Iranian philosopher’s visionary reinterpretation of Islam, resistance against Western influence and his role in inspiring the Iranian revolution
Ahmad Fardid, an Iranian philosophy professor, coined the term, “Gharbzadegi” loosely translated as Westoxification implying that Iran was both intoxicated with the West and also a victim of the West’s toxins. Imperialistic thoughts and ideas were promulgated and adopted by the people
The modern age has altered the approaches and perspectives of man toward religion. The inclination of man towards religion has subsided to an extreme degree. Obedience to its precepts has been replaced by aversion and animosity toward it. Man has turned indifferent and neglectful towards religion, thinking that religion and life cannot coexist. The former is deemed as a crippling
Exploring the multifaceted roles of religion a beacon from individual edification to societal harmony
Religion has been revealed for the individual, social, economic, moral, and spiritual edification of human beings. It is religion that directs the orientation of the boat of life. It exposes the enigmatic trajectories of life to let man tread smoothly towards the realization of his potential with
Childhood, according to William Wordsworth, is the initial stage of digression from divinity. The soul is given a body as a dress and dispatched into the material world to confront trials and tribulations. When the soul confronts the body, a tussle begins between the two, mortifying and restraining each other from completion. The process of birth blurs or deletes most
Exploring the role of religion as the source of human values and solidarity
Religion and humanity have been treated as two distinct guiding principles standing independently of each other. It is often said and heard that if one is not religious, he/she should be human, placing humanity separately and above religion. This division has been concocted out of the secular intentions