Investigating the Position of Ale Oyoun Government and it Role in Developing Shia in Bahrain

In ancient Bahrain, Shia had a long tradition. From the third century (AH) onward, Bahrain witnessed the formation of various Shia governments. Among them, Ale Oyoun, in terms of its long-standing and influence was more important in the process of Shiite expansion. In the present study, the position of the Shiite government of Ale Oyoun in Bahrain and its role in spreading Shiism was examined. The results showed that Shia was rooted in the land of Bahrain. From the first century (AH), some factors and conditions led to the development of Shia in Bahrain and due to the weaknesses of the Abbasids, Shia was able to establish a government in the region. Construction of some religious sites such as mosques and schools, the training of the religious scholars and their scientific works, the existence of the household lovers poets, the ties between the Ale Oyoun and Bahrainian thinkers with the scientific and holy centers in Iraq and the coinage using the names of the Ahl-al Bayts were among the important activities of this government to spread Shiism. Descriptive-analytical method was used in this study and the data were gathered using library resources.