Rahyafte (The Guided Ones)
🔵 On the anniversary of the passing of Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi (Dey 12, 1399 SH / January 1, 2021): 💎 The Study of Judaism in the Works of Allameh Mesbah Yazdi 1⃣ From the God-Kings of Egypt to the Custodian of the World 👉https://jscenter.ir/judaism-and-islam/jews…
From the God-Kings of Egypt to the Custodian of the World
The Factors of Human Rise and Fall in the Mirror of Quranic Stories from the Israelites – Part 1: The God-Kings of Egypt
An article based on the ethical discourse of Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi (ra) on the study of Judaism and the Israelites in the Quran.
🔷 Key Points:
· The Quran extensively uses the stories of Bani Israel (the Israelites), particularly the narrative of Prophet Musa (Moses) and Pharaoh, to offer profound lessons for individual, social, and political life.
· The story begins by highlighting Pharaoh's core flaw: 'Uluw (Arrogance and Seeking Superiority). This is distinct from the natural human desire for self-perfection (Kamal Talabi).
· To maintain his dominance, Pharaoh employed a classic tool of oppression: creating division (جَعَلَ أَهْلَهَا شِیَعًا) and weakening segments of society, establishing a system of oppressors (Mustakbireen) and oppressed (Mustad'afeen).
· The Quran strongly condemns this societal corruption and warns against it. This dynamic isn't limited to individuals; it can manifest on a global scale between nations.
· The analysis draws a parallel: Just as an individual Pharaoh arose saying "I am your supreme lord," today we witness a social/global Pharaoh – a powerful entity (like the United States is presented as an example) that seeks to dominate the world, declaring itself the "custodian of the world" and employing similar divisive and oppressive strategies.
This is a timeless lesson: The path to tyranny begins with arrogance and is built upon sowing discord. Preserving unity and rejecting oppression are essential for any society's dignity and salvation.
📖 Read the full, detailed analysis in the first part of this insightful series:
👉 From the God-Kings of Egypt to the Custodian of the World
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The Factors of Human Rise and Fall in the Mirror of Quranic Stories from the Israelites – Part 1: The God-Kings of Egypt
An article based on the ethical discourse of Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi (ra) on the study of Judaism and the Israelites in the Quran.
🔷 Key Points:
· The Quran extensively uses the stories of Bani Israel (the Israelites), particularly the narrative of Prophet Musa (Moses) and Pharaoh, to offer profound lessons for individual, social, and political life.
· The story begins by highlighting Pharaoh's core flaw: 'Uluw (Arrogance and Seeking Superiority). This is distinct from the natural human desire for self-perfection (Kamal Talabi).
· To maintain his dominance, Pharaoh employed a classic tool of oppression: creating division (جَعَلَ أَهْلَهَا شِیَعًا) and weakening segments of society, establishing a system of oppressors (Mustakbireen) and oppressed (Mustad'afeen).
· The Quran strongly condemns this societal corruption and warns against it. This dynamic isn't limited to individuals; it can manifest on a global scale between nations.
· The analysis draws a parallel: Just as an individual Pharaoh arose saying "I am your supreme lord," today we witness a social/global Pharaoh – a powerful entity (like the United States is presented as an example) that seeks to dominate the world, declaring itself the "custodian of the world" and employing similar divisive and oppressive strategies.
This is a timeless lesson: The path to tyranny begins with arrogance and is built upon sowing discord. Preserving unity and rejecting oppression are essential for any society's dignity and salvation.
📖 Read the full, detailed analysis in the first part of this insightful series:
👉 From the God-Kings of Egypt to the Custodian of the World
✅ Jewish Studies Think Tank
🇮🇷@jscenter
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#Ayatollah_Mesbah_Yazdi #Jewish_Studies #Israelites #Quranic_Studies #Pharaoh #Arrogance #Oppression #Unity #Social_Justice #Islamic_Thought
✅ @rahyafte_en
Rahyafte (The Guided Ones)
🔵 On the anniversary of the passing of Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi (Dey 12, 1399 SH / January 1, 2021): 💎 The Study of Judaism in the Works of Allameh Mesbah Yazdi 1⃣ From the God-Kings of Egypt to the Custodian of the World 👉https://jscenter.ir/judaism-and-islam/jews…
The Israelites and the Illusion of Being the 'Chosen People'
The Factors of Human Rise and Fall in the Mirror of Quranic Stories from the Israelites – Part 6: Chosen People Illusion
An article based on the ethical discourse of Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi (ra) on the study of Judaism and the Israelites in the Quran.
🔷 Key Points:
· This section examines a dangerous mindset prevalent among the Israelites: the illusion of being the exclusive 'Chosen People' (شعب مختار). They believed statements like, "We are the children of Allah and His beloved ones" (Quran 5:18), fostering a sense of arrogant exceptionalism.
· This illusion manifested in ingratitude and constant complaint despite receiving extraordinary divine favors: shade from clouds, heavenly food (Manna & Salwa), water from twelve springs. Yet, they complained about the monotony of food, demanding a more varied diet.
· Their arrogance led them to believe divine punishment would only lightly touch them ("The Fire will not touch us except for a few days" – 2:80). They saw their status as an irrevocable guarantee, not a responsibility.
· Critical Lessons for Believers:
1. Beware of Spiritual Arrogance: Merely belonging to the "right" religion or community (like Shia Islam) is not a free pass. True adherence means emulating the obedience and piety of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS), not just claiming their love. As Imam al-Baqir (AS) said, "Whoever is obedient to Allah is our friend, and whoever is disobedient to Allah is our enemy."
2. Gratitude Over Entitlement: Divine blessings increase responsibility, not entitlement. The gravest slip is self-deceiving pride (ghurur) that makes one feel secure from accountability.
3. Avoid Generalization: Even within a largely condemned community, God recognizes the righteous exceptions (like the two God-fearing men among the Israelites). We must be just in our judgments and not tar everyone with the same brush.
📖 Read the full, detailed analysis in the sixth part of this insightful series:
👉 The Israelites and the Illusion of Being the 'Chosen People'
✅ Jewish Studies Think Tank
🇮🇷@jscenter
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#Ayatollah_Mesbah_Yazdi #Jewish_Studies #Israelites #Quranic_Studies #ChosenPeople #Arrogance #Gratitude #SpiritualPride #AhlulBayt #Islamic_Thought
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The Factors of Human Rise and Fall in the Mirror of Quranic Stories from the Israelites – Part 6: Chosen People Illusion
An article based on the ethical discourse of Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi (ra) on the study of Judaism and the Israelites in the Quran.
🔷 Key Points:
· This section examines a dangerous mindset prevalent among the Israelites: the illusion of being the exclusive 'Chosen People' (شعب مختار). They believed statements like, "We are the children of Allah and His beloved ones" (Quran 5:18), fostering a sense of arrogant exceptionalism.
· This illusion manifested in ingratitude and constant complaint despite receiving extraordinary divine favors: shade from clouds, heavenly food (Manna & Salwa), water from twelve springs. Yet, they complained about the monotony of food, demanding a more varied diet.
· Their arrogance led them to believe divine punishment would only lightly touch them ("The Fire will not touch us except for a few days" – 2:80). They saw their status as an irrevocable guarantee, not a responsibility.
· Critical Lessons for Believers:
1. Beware of Spiritual Arrogance: Merely belonging to the "right" religion or community (like Shia Islam) is not a free pass. True adherence means emulating the obedience and piety of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS), not just claiming their love. As Imam al-Baqir (AS) said, "Whoever is obedient to Allah is our friend, and whoever is disobedient to Allah is our enemy."
2. Gratitude Over Entitlement: Divine blessings increase responsibility, not entitlement. The gravest slip is self-deceiving pride (ghurur) that makes one feel secure from accountability.
3. Avoid Generalization: Even within a largely condemned community, God recognizes the righteous exceptions (like the two God-fearing men among the Israelites). We must be just in our judgments and not tar everyone with the same brush.
📖 Read the full, detailed analysis in the sixth part of this insightful series:
👉 The Israelites and the Illusion of Being the 'Chosen People'
✅ Jewish Studies Think Tank
🇮🇷@jscenter
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#Ayatollah_Mesbah_Yazdi #Jewish_Studies #Israelites #Quranic_Studies #ChosenPeople #Arrogance #Gratitude #SpiritualPride #AhlulBayt #Islamic_Thought
✅ @rahyafte_en
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بنیاسرائیل و توهم شعب مختار - اندیشکده مطالعات یهود | Jewish Studies Center
بنیاسرائیل خیلی حسگرا بودند و معنویات را بهراحتی تصدیق نمیکردند و ضمناً خیلی نازنازی بودند. میگفتند: ما شعب مختار هستیم و دیگران نوکر ما.