Serbian Translation of Book on Imam Reza Published to Promote Interfaith Dialogue
Originally published by the Islamic Research Foundation of Imam Reza (AS) Shrine, the book was translated and printed by a local publishing institute in collaboration with the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization, the official press service of Imam Reza (AS) shrine reported earlier this week.
Highlighting Imam Reza's (AS) role as a figure of interfaith dialogue within Islamic culture, the book includes sections focused on his debates with religious scholars from other faiths, particularly Christianity. This aspect of the work is intended to be valuable for impartial researchers and to provide a deeper understanding of Shia Islamic teachings.
Structured into eight chapters, the book covers various aspects of Imam Reza’s (AS) life, including his spiritual and ethical personality, scholarly contributions, political life, martyrdom, teachings, and the significance of pilgrimage. It also delves into the concepts of monotheism and the symbolic importance of his shrine.
The Serbian edition of the book includes commentary by the translator, Aleksandar Dragović, offering additional context and explanations.
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It also contains selected extracts from Imam Reza’s teachings and a detailed study on pilgrimage, aimed at guiding readers from the sacred sanctuary of Mashhad in northeast Iran to a spiritual journey of enlightenment.
The Fifth Imam Reza International Congress, organized by the Scientific and Cultural Organization of Imam Reza Shrine, was held in May under the theme "Justice for All, Oppression for None," further emphasizing the values of equity and interfaith understanding promoted in the book.
Source: Agencies
