نوع المستند : المقالة الأصلية
المؤلفون
1 أستاذ مساعد في قسم الدراسات الإيرانية في كلية العلوم الإنسانية، جامعة ميبد، إيران
2 ماجستير في تاريخ إيران الإسلامي، قسم الدراسات الإيرانية، كلية العلوم الإنسانية، جامعة ميبد، إيران
المستخلص
الكلمات الرئيسية
عنوان المقالة [English]
المؤلفون [English]
The thought of Imamate and Mahdism is regarded as one of the fundamental pillars of Shiʿi thought and is rooted in the continuity of Shiʿism in the process of state formation. With the establishment of their rule in the early tenth century AH, the Safavids played a significant role in the expansion of Twelver Shiʿism and its associated thoughts. The Safavid kings made use of belief in the Imamate—especially Mahdism—to legitimize their rule and to enhance their political authority. Adopting a descriptive–analytical approach, this study examines the reflection of beliefs related to the Imamate and Mahdism in the travel accounts of European visitors. By analyzing these travelers’ descriptions of the legitimacy of the government, religious ceremonies, and popular beliefs, the research presents a picture of the political, social, and cultural dimensions of the Imamate and Mahdism in the Safavid period. The findings indicate that, despite scattered references to manifestations of these two concepts, it is possible to gain a meaningful understanding of the role of Imamate and Mahdism in Safavid society. General Shiʿi beliefs such as the Twelve Imams, the succession of the Imams (peace be upon them), the expectation of deliverance, the appearance of the Promised One, and the celebration of the mid-Shaʿban are among the themes addressed by Western travelers in their travelogues.
الكلمات الرئيسية [English]
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