An Examination of the Word Zohour (Appearance) in the Quran and the Narrations and its Relationship with Individual and Social Health
Journal of Pizhūhish dar dīn va Salāmat (i.e., Research on Religion & Health),
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2024),
3 March 2024
,
Page 170-181
Abstract
Background and Objective: In recent decades and after the realization of the Islamic revolution in Iran, various discussions about the world revolution of Imam Mahdi (PBUH) have started in scientific circles and among intellectuals, and many researches have been carried out in this field, and even research centers and publications have been established. It has been published in this field and it has been discussed on issues such as investigating the reasons for the absence of Imam (PBUH), creating the context for the appearance, signs of the appearance, why despair of the appearance and the role of people in hastening the appearance. In this research, the word "emergence" and the traditions related to it have been investigated, and then the effect of "emergence" in providing personal and social health has been discussed.
Methods: This is a library-based study conducted using a descriptive-analytical method. Using dictionaries, examining Quranic verses and hadiths, as well as searching on databases such as Magiran and Noormagz, the present study attempts to find out the different meanings of the word ‘Zohour’ (appearance), its derivatives and practical uses, and examine its meanings in the words of God (i.e., the Quran). The authors reported no conflict of interest.
Results: The word ‘zohour’ (appearance) and its derivatives are used in several meanings such as revealing and overcoming, and this word has been used in the Qur'an to refer to the victory of Islam and its victory over other religions. The Prophet (PBUH) used this word for the first time on the subject of Mahdism. In addition, verses and narrations point to the fact that one of the purposes of the appearance is religious revival and revival of forgotten traditions. In the interpretation of others, renewal and revitalization is for individuals and society to reach good health and to move away from corruption and destruction, which will provide the ground for personal and social health.
Conclusion: The purpose of the appearance of Imam Mahdi (PBUH) is to eradicate oppression and corruption and to realize justice at the global level. In this way, the ground will be prepared for the development and perfection of all human beings and personal and social health will be realized.
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