نشریه مطالعات تقریبی مذاهب اسلامی (فروغ وحدت)
پیاپی 6 (زمستان 1385)

Due to the status of the Supreme Source of Jurisprudence in Islamic system,Leadership of Supreme Jurisprudent Source (Velayat-e-Faqhih) Theory hasa great significance in Islam, and in the Constitution of the Islamic Republicof Iran. Therefore, the author has in this article after presenting the definitionsand idiomatic meaning related to Velayat-e-Faqhih, and entering a discussionon branches of “Vilayah” (leadership; guardianship; friendship…) intendedto elaborate on its status in each of those divisions. Pointing out that based onvarious classification systems, Velayat-e-Faqhih is among accredited types ofleaderships and is valid in the field of issuing religious decrees, or decrees basedon Islamic Jurisprudence. He then surveys the background of this theory inviewpoints of sources of jurisprudence.The author finally focuses on necessity of the establishment of an Islamicsystem, which in turn leads to the necessity of having an Islamic ruler at its top,stressing that the late Imam Khomeini (PBUH) has highlighted that significantpoint, stressing that it is quite a “self-evident matter”. He then lists the authoritiesof the Supreme Source of Jurisprudence, highlighting the point that the barriersof that source in a political administration and is that of a a political and spiritualleader, that are the same as the Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) authorities, and those ofthe Infallible Imams (PBUT).He finally focuses on the issue of expediency in the Islamic system

Various types of smoking are classified as most hazardous threats for health.The history of smoking proves what a destructive role this habit has played inmankind’s physical health.The composing elements of a cigarette, for instance, are all poisonous andharmful for health that proves that cigarette smoking must be considered areligiously forbidden act.Acquiring insight about the other narcotics and their effects on man’s health,too, can pave the way for recognition of the causes that can lead to declaring theirusage forbidden in Islam.Surveying the reasons for the issuance of verdicts on being forbidden of smokingby those Islamic Alims that have done so proves how correct and authentic theirdecision has been.Quoting such Islamic verdicts on being forbidden of smoking and usingnarcotic drugs is one of the ways for increasing public awareness about theirlethal hazards, and for the annulment of the plots hatched by certain profiteers inthe field

Hindu calendar is full of days that are considered sacred and auspicious by theHindu according to different occasions that are rooted in Hinduism.The roots of all these festivals are in Hindu myths of ancient times. Hence,commemoration of god (gods) or related heroes was the basic reason for thesecelebrations.The Hindu’s festivals increased in number later on but today some of them aredisappearing and some have become more popular.Some of these customs are about the birth of heroes and some, about thecirculation of seasons. Other ceremonies are based on religious myths andfamous stories. On the other hand these festivals and related religious customsare signs of variety at the same time unity of Hindus.This paper introduces the most noticeable ceremonies and festivals

Dynasty. Although he was not a very learned man in terms of modern academicsciences, he had a relatively large number of followers, whom he encouragedto get highly educated. Sultan Bahu also personally taught jurisprudence tohis students. A relatively large number of books are said to be written by him,whose number according to some sources is around 140 books. In this article theauthor has taken a glance at Sultan Bahu’s biography and his thoughts, brieflyintroducing his most important Persian language works.

Focusing on necessity of safeguarding the Islamic Ummah’s unity, the authorbriefly surveys the political conditions at the time of the late Grand AyatollahSheikh Abdol-Karim Ha’eri Yazdi. The first part of the article is allocated to thebiography of Ayatollah Sheikh Abdol-Karim Ha’eri Yazdi from birth to demise,focusing on some of his important written works. In next part the author paysattention to prominent ethical personality traits of that grand Islamic personality,and the main part of the article is allocated to the establishment of Qom Seminaryby him, the political and social developments that followed that move, and Sheikh’sapproach in encountering them. Among the policies his eminence adopted in thatrespect, the author refers to the issuance of a decree on ‘restitution’ in responseto a question posed on the issue. The article at the end focuses on quotes by thelate Imam Khomeini (PBUH) on that grand personality, pointing out some of thecultural and social services of Ayatollah Ha’eri.