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Ph.D. (Level 4) Student of the International Institute for Islamic Studies (IIIS), Qum, Iran
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Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Philosophy, Usul al-Din College, Qum, Iran
10.22034/qns.2025.20844.1115
Abstract
Death awareness is an important spiritual asset for the faithful, profoundly influencing their spirituality and behavior. This research is a comparative attempt to explore some of the social effects of death awareness as articulated in the Quran and the Ṣaḥīfah Sajjādiyyah. The social effects of death awareness include liberation from self-centeredness and attention to others, helping fellow human beings, caring for family and parents, and active social participation. Both texts advocate for liberation from self-centeredness, emphasizing active community engagement as an essential manifestation of true faith. The obligations of caring for neighbors and paying zakāt are underscored, with zakāt serving as a purifying force that fosters social awareness and ethical financial practices. A strong emphasis on family and parental respect in both texts promotes moral character and compassionate relationships, contributing to societal unity. The religious duty of enjoining good and forbidding evil is examined as a means for believers to participate actively in societal well-being and justice. Ultimately, this research posits that death awareness, channeled through faith, not only facilitates individual spiritual growth but also nurtures a more just and harmonious community. By reflecting on mortality and the divine presence, believers are encouraged to appreciate life, pursue self-development, and contribute to societal improvement.
Mashhadi, B. and Rassafi, M. (2025). A Comparative Study of the Social Effects of Death Awareness in the Quran and the Ṣaḥīfah Sajjādiyyah. The Quran: Contemporary Studies, 4(11), 43-70. doi: 10.22034/qns.2025.20844.1115
MLA
Mashhadi, B. , and Rassafi, M. . "A Comparative Study of the Social Effects of Death Awareness in the Quran and the Ṣaḥīfah Sajjādiyyah", The Quran: Contemporary Studies, 4, 11, 2025, 43-70. doi: 10.22034/qns.2025.20844.1115
HARVARD
Mashhadi, B., Rassafi, M. (2025). 'A Comparative Study of the Social Effects of Death Awareness in the Quran and the Ṣaḥīfah Sajjādiyyah', The Quran: Contemporary Studies, 4(11), pp. 43-70. doi: 10.22034/qns.2025.20844.1115
CHICAGO
B. Mashhadi and M. Rassafi, "A Comparative Study of the Social Effects of Death Awareness in the Quran and the Ṣaḥīfah Sajjādiyyah," The Quran: Contemporary Studies, 4 11 (2025): 43-70, doi: 10.22034/qns.2025.20844.1115
VANCOUVER
Mashhadi, B., Rassafi, M. A Comparative Study of the Social Effects of Death Awareness in the Quran and the Ṣaḥīfah Sajjādiyyah. The Quran: Contemporary Studies, 2025; 4(11): 43-70. doi: 10.22034/qns.2025.20844.1115
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