The role of Mirhamed Hossein in explaining the religious foundations of the Imami religion in the Indian subcontinent

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Theological Religions Department, Qom University of Religions and Religions, Iran

10.22111/jsr.2024.47630.2409

Abstract

Abstract
The stability and consistency of religion, the promotion of the religious, intellectual, scientific and social level of the people, and the growth and dynamism and expansion of the people's attitude and keeping them safe from deviant thoughts, is one of the important duties of scholars, intellectuals and those familiar with the teachings of religion. Examining and analyzing the role players in this field is a commendable and important action, Mir Hamed Hossein Handi is one of these noble figures who explained the growth and elevation of the religion of Islam and the religion of Ahl al-Bayt (AS) and the pioneers of Jihad in the Indian subcontinent with weighty logic. and their glorious arguments to defend the revelation teachings and life-giving teachings of Islam in difficult and difficult conditions and in this field they have written great and worthy books such as "Ebakat al-Anwar" which are a burning torch and a way of guidance and one of the most important scientific sources In the explanation of the basics of the Imamate system, it is considered; And his eternal efforts in India as an awakening and enlightened scholar have led to honorable achievements in this system. The present article tries to ask the question, what is the role of Mirhamed Hossein in creating the discourse of Shia religious education in the Indian subcontinent? By using the descriptive-analytical method, while familiarizing with the biography of this outstanding scholar and the factors of the expansion of the Imami religion in India, in this article, we refer to the investigation of the elements of promoting the religious foundations of the religion of the Ahl (pbuh) in the shadow of the role played by Mir Hamid Hossein in the Indian subcontinent. becomes From the results of the mentioned research, it can be seen that this scholarly figure and defender of the All Allah School in the institutionalization of the Shia religious foundations has given honest and lasting services, including writing books in the field of imamate studies, training committed students in spreading the teachings of pure Islam, and building the Nasiriyah library. And it has played a distinguished and key role.
 
1. Introduction
The growth and growth of religious teachings is due to various factors, including sincere humane and glorious elements in Islamic societies who played a role as effective and key forces in this field, the pioneering presence of religious scholars is one of the factors worthy of attention in the expansion of the religion of Ahl al-Bayt (AS). It is considered in this field. In the light of their efforts and dedication, the teachings of the Prophet's family, its cultural and religious infrastructures have been established in the Islamic world, and the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.) have been promoted in the Islamic world, and people with their knowledge, piety, and good morals. , have spiritual and social life. Mir Hamid Hossein Handi is one of the wise and theological personalities who has played a significant role in promoting the Shia religion in the Indian subcontinent. In the shadow of his efforts and some scholars, it is a wake-up call that the rich culture of Islam has been revived and the wave of awakening among the life-giving teachings of Islam is increasing day by day in these regions, and one of the effective blessings of his life is that the mentioned scientific works are among the most important Sources are considered in explaining the basics of the Imamate system.
It was with his great effort and firm will that the unity and cohesion of Muslims in India has been cultured and also in the shadow of the late Saeed's presence, necessary steps have been taken to improve the religious and cultural level of its people. The continuity of revelation teachings in India and its growth and dynamics are among the services and targeted efforts of this committed scholar and border guard of Ahl al-Bayt religion. In the first stage, the present article has tried to briefly refer to the biography of this outstanding scholar of the Islamic world, and in the following, it has discussed the elements of the spread and dynamics of the religion of Allah in the cradle of human civilization, that is, in the Indian subcontinent, and in the end, the role of His importance in the expansion of Shia in India and the influential factors in this field are discussed.
The purpose of the current research is to introduce the effective efforts of Mirhamed Hossein and Naqsh Lishan in the advancement and consolidation of Shia religious teachings in the Indian subcontinent.In the research done, it can be seen that Mir Hamed Hossein has committed services and worthy efforts in spreading the teachings of Islam in this field.The questions of this research are presented as follows:1. What is the presence of Mirhamed Hossein in the Indian subcontinent in the development and growth of the Imamiyya religion?2. What are the characteristics of this outstanding scientist in the scientific answers in his works?3. What was the role of Mir Hamed Hossein in the creation of Nasirieh library?
1.1. Research Methodology
The mentioned research has been done by using the descriptive-analytical method and referring to library and documentary studies and consulting with experts. After the receipts prepared from Arabic and Persian sources and while analyzing the data of the present research, an article has been compiled.
2. Discussion
The presence of religious scholars in the Islamic world has led to the strengthening and expansion of beliefs and intellectual cohesion and the guidance of people to the school of Islam that brings happiness. In this regard, they saved people from being divided and projected and immersed in worldly manifestations. Mir Hamed Hossein is one of the scholars of the 13th century Hijri, during his lifetime, the colonialists and the enemies of Islam made many efforts to achieve their poisonous and cruel goals, but Mir Hamed Hossein was able to play a key role in stirring up the conspiracies at that time. He had enemies and he has made a great impact on the expansion of the Imamiyyah religion in the Indian subcontinent with a deep and profound view of Islamic teachings and has enjoyed great and eternal success. Below is the role of this educated herald in spreading the religion of Ahl al-Bayt (AS) in India.He was born in the year 1246 AH in the city of Meera, Lucknow, India, from a family with originality and roots and from Sadat Mousavi through 23 intermediaries to Imam Musa bin Hafar, peace be upon him. His honorable grandfather, Seyyed Muhammad Hossein known as Seyyed Allah Karam (1181 AH), who was interested in copying the Qur'an and books, there are works written by him in the Nasiriyah Library in Lucknow (Mir Hamad Hossein, Abakat al-Anwaraj 1, introduction, p. 19, quoted by Mirza Muhammad Kashmiri, Taklama Nujoom al-Samaa, Vol. 1, p. 22) and his father Seyyed Mohammad Quli Mousavi Handi (1286 AH) wrote the book "Tshiyid al-Ma'taan" in the discussion of the chapter "Al-Tahfah al-Athni Ashariyya" (the same introduction as Abakat p. 20, quoted by Kashmiri, p. 420) and his brothers are all great scholars. and knowledge (ibid., introduction to Abqat, p. 25) and for this reason, this family has been the focus of the people of India and has been effective in promoting the religion of Islam, but the character and literary, scientific and religious works and services of Mirhamed Hossein are more effective in explaining and promoting Islam and the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) were in the Indian subcontinent.One of the committed efforts of Islamic scholars during their blessed lifetime is the authoring and writing of books that promoted the revealed teachings of Islam and informed and guided Muslims with monotheistic teachings. Mirhamed Hossein has been one of the scholars of responsibility, who with his precious endeavors has been able to spread the belief of truth and high Islamic teachings in the Indian subcontinent and make the Shi'ism flourish and flourish. He has introduced the Imami religion to the followers of the school of Islam with a broad vision and a deep and comprehensive scientific opinion and with logic, reasoning and all-round follow-up, and he has kept the torch of knowledge, piety and religious beliefs of the Shiite religion burning with redoubled efforts. And he has left precious works and compilations worthy of importance.
3. Conclusion
Mir Hamid Hussain is one of the prominent scholars who has provided lasting and eternal services in the expansion of religious knowledge in the Indian subcontinent and has had meritorious success in this field.By writing theological and religious books, he was considered as one of the defenders of the religion of Allah and the life-giving teachings of Islam. His books are effective and open the way in people's orientation to the teachings of religion. Islamic thinkers have acknowledged this in their writings and have a vital role They have praised his foundations in defending ideological boundaries and strengthening this field.In describing the efforts of the author of the book "Obstacles of Anwar", it is enough that the stability and consistency of the religion of Ahl al-Bayt (PBUH) has spread in India under the shadow of the constant efforts of this religious world and some diligent missionaries. It is known that one of his important actions was the writing of precious works and his scientific writings, which played a key role in promoting the revelations of the Qur'an and Atrat. Also, educating students and building a valuable library, answering religious doubts and defending the boundaries of people's faith are essential elements that, in the light of his cultural and religious efforts, the religion of Ahl al-Bayt (PBUH) has been expanded and institutionalized in India.Therefore, it can be seen that Mir Hamid Hussain is one of the famous theologians of the Islamic world who has spent his life capital to promote the intellectual foundations of pure Islam and his name has become immortal among the border guards of the saga of realism and commitment in the Indian subcontinent. The combination of this servant and hardworking scholar has played a significant role in improving and consolidating the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) and the religious foundations of the Shiite religion.
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