The Reasons behind Success of Alids and Sayyids in Establishing Islamic - Shi ite Government

Alids and Sayyids have established different governments in the history of Islam. However instead of analyzing their achievements in Islamic and Shi’ite governments, generally their failures and downfalls were analyzed. As a result only limited number of works have reviewed and represented the reasons behind their success in establishing governments. Therefore, the question raised here is: What are the reasons behind the success of Alids and Sayyids in establishing Islamic and Shi’ite governments throughout history of Islam? (Question) It is appears the mutual relation and role between the function and actions of Alids and Sayyids with people in the realm of politics and power was the noteworthy element in their success. (Hypothesis) The goal of the present paper is to demonstrate the role of elements such as seeking justice, fighting against tyranny, religious democracy, resistance, acknowledging potential, regarding Ahl al-Bayt as the main principle, meritocracy, allegiance and political participation among Shi’ite were regarded highly important in establishing governments. (Goal) The present paper is carried out by means of library study and also studying first-hand sources on the history of Islam and also applying recent research sources. (Methodology) Introducing a new attitude and approach in analyzing historical aspiration in establishing government among Shi’a Muslims is the finding of the paper. (Finding)