The Political Lifestyle of Imam Reza(peace be upon him) in the Area of Facing Rulers

The analysis of the political lifestyle of Imam Reza (peace be upon him) and studying the governmental problems of his time is a road map to know and apply the conductive method of Infallibles (Ma‘sūmūn) with the illegitimate rulers. From the view of Aemeh’straditions (the sayings of infallible shii’s Imam) and historical reports, the political and cultural evolution of the community at the time of his imamat made the back ground for awaking of public opinion and paying attention to the righteousness of Ahl al-Bayt (the holy family of the Prophet) be provided. Imam Reza (peace be upon him) withfollowing the noble Quran and Etrattries to occur this enlightenmentand in order to achieve this goal, he chooses political tolerance and communication as a necessary behavioralsīra (conduct) to confront the rulers in different positions. The caliphates ' fear of people's awareness during that time causedthem to take different strategies to face Imam Reza (PBUH). Intelligent method of Imam Reza (PBUH) in his political living and his communication with the governing system provided a golden opportunity and made to reveal the effects of Imam Reza (PBUH) in awaking of people's thoughts. The emergence of this issue can be understood in different dimensions with studying Imam's public conducts to the rulers of that time specially Abbasid caliph Mamoun. Specific literature of Imam in talk with the caliph and his followers, his strategies, the way of scientific arguments and his behavior's way shows his special way in this field obviously.