Level three of the religious seminary, field of jurisprudence and principles, academic officer of the Imam Khomeini Seminary in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi.
Abstract
Islamic unity, as a fundamental necessity for preserving the cohesion and dignity of the Islamic Ummah, holds a central place in the Holy Quran and the “Sirah” (life and practice) of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them). Aiming to identify and analyze the factors that foster unity among Muslims from the perspective of the Ahl al-Bayt, this research examines these factors across three dimensions: doctrinal, social, and political-governmental. Employing a qualitative content analysis method and a comparative analytical approach, the study systematically analyzes Quranic texts, authentic Shia narrations (such as “al-Kafi” and “Bihar al-Anwar”) and Sunni narrations (such as “Sahih Muslim” and “Sunan al-Tirmidhi”), as well as the practical conduct of the Ahl al-Bayt. The findings indicate that, in the realm of belief, an emphasis on monotheism, prophethood, and love for the Ahl al-Bayt as shared pillars plays a key role in Islamic convergence; socially, the promotion of Islamic brotherhood and the mitigation of sectarian prejudices—modeled on the practical conduct of the Ahl al-Bayt, particularly the behavior of Imam Ali and Imam Hasan (peace be upon them)—stand out; and in the political-governmental sphere, the wise management of differences and the preservation of the Ummah against strife have been identified as crucial factors fostering unity. Aligning these factors with contemporary challenges—such as Takfiri extremism and sectarian prejudices—demonstrates that returning to the “Sirah” (conduct and way of life) of the Ahl al-Bayt is an effective strategy for overcoming the crises facing the Islamic world. The research findings underscore the necessity of emulating the “Sirah” of the Ahl al-Bayt to achieve lasting unity within the Islamic Ummah, and offer practical solutions for fostering inter-sectarian dialogue and religious cooperation, as well as for countering divisive movements.
Taghizadeh,M . (2026). An Analytical Re-examination of the Factors Fostering Unity Among Muslims from the Perspective of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them). Religious culture approach, 8(New Course Number 12), 27-52.
MLA
Taghizadeh,M . "An Analytical Re-examination of the Factors Fostering Unity Among Muslims from the Perspective of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them)", Religious culture approach, 8, New Course Number 12, 2026, 27-52.
HARVARD
Taghizadeh M. (2026). 'An Analytical Re-examination of the Factors Fostering Unity Among Muslims from the Perspective of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them)', Religious culture approach, 8(New Course Number 12), pp. 27-52.
CHICAGO
M Taghizadeh, "An Analytical Re-examination of the Factors Fostering Unity Among Muslims from the Perspective of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them)," Religious culture approach, 8 New Course Number 12 (2026): 27-52,
VANCOUVER
Taghizadeh M. An Analytical Re-examination of the Factors Fostering Unity Among Muslims from the Perspective of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them). Religious culture approach. 2026;8(New Course Number 12):27-52 (In Persian).