• Development and Eradicating Poverty
    • Is providing the material needs of the society and managing people’s livelihood, particularly supporting the poor, among the duties of the government? Or a personal endeavor? The truth is that Islam attaches great importance to ...
    • Freedom and Liberalism
    • Therefore Islam has a moderate view towards freedom. According to Islamic principles, freedom is not the ultimate purpose and value. It is means for man to consciously move towards ...
    • Freedom
    • Many modern theoreticians of the philosophy of politics believe that apart from security, freedom is the most important objective that a government must strive to achieve. According to this view freedom takes ...
    • Does End Justifies the Means?
    • The responsibility of learned men towards oppressed people of the society. According to Islam, responsible elite and scholars of the society have the responsibility of defending the rights of the oppressed in addition to ...
    • Justice
    • Although Islam recognizes security as solidifier of all social activities, but the ideal of a theocracy is security along with justice. Sustainability of government and security also depends on ...
    • Security Issues in Previous Goverments
    • By giving people hope that the last divine Hojjat (proof) would establish the government of justice at the opportune time, they kept the thought of establishing a government based on truth, justice and ...
    • Enforcing Law in Islam
    • The ideal of a government is to pass and enforce laws in a just manner. But if this objective cannot be achieved for any reason, establishing a government to safeguard the security of the people and ...
    • Objectives of a Theocracy
    • Although Imam Reza’s remarks were made with regards to the rule of Innocent Imams, since theocracy in the Era of Occultation metalizes in the form of the rule of the Just Jurisprudence and ...
    • Government’s legitimacy
    • Muslims, however, disagree about the source of government’s legitimacy: some believe that the ruler is appointed by God. The other groups do not agree with this view but there are no ...
    • Tax system in Islam
    • Since Islam is the last religion, its tax systems are everlasting and in effect until doomsday. On the other hand, the establishment of a government by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the best proof of relation between religion and politics. In addition to ..
    • Duties of Theocracy from Religious Point of view
    • Carrying out Islam’s criminal laws such as fix punishment (Hadd), blood money (restitution) and Equal Retaliation (Qisas) and also the holy duty of Jihad (fighting with the enemies of Islam and defending Muslims’ lands and rights) is not possible ...
    • Turmeric, Queen of Spices
    • In cooking, herbs and spices boost the flavor of our food. But did you know these same spices and herbs can also deliver health benefits that, in some cases rival our strongest medications? Turmeric, known in the west for ...
    • The Golden Spice Saffron has Golden Health Benefits Too
    • One of the most costly spices in the world derived from the dried stigma of saffron flower is the saffron spice. This spice is considered as a golden spice as it can not only be used in cooking to add an aroma to food, turning any ...
    • The Best Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper
    • Hot and spicy, cayenne pepper is available year round adding zest to flavorful dishes around the world and health to those brave enough to risk its fiery heat. Cayenne pepper is known as the prince of spices and it is a member of the ...
    • Sweet Benefits of Basil
    • Basil is a common herb in most of our kitchens, but did you know that, besides tasting good in our chicken and pasta dishes, it can be of use toward having more healthy bodies? It is an excellent ...
    • Some Natural Ways to Get Rid of Toothache
    • It is fairly common to have a tooth ache, in most cases they will come and go. However while you are suffering from one the pain can be really severe. Therefore it is a good idea to know how to relieve the pain. Obviously you are going to ...
    • Some Amazing Benefits of Tamarind
    • We all know tamarind as just a sweet and sour food used to make chutneys or added to curry preparations. But in terms of nutrition, it is by far a highly precious fruit for mankind. Tamarind is a fruit that grows ...
    • Smart Spice: Cumin
    • Cumin seeds belong to the same family as caraway seeds, parsley, chervil and dill. This biological family is known as Umbelliferae. Cumin seeds, integral to ...
    • Quick Cures for Headaches
    • A banging headache is the last thing you need when you wake up in the morning; or at any other time of the day and night too. They can range from a mild throbbing to a full on pressure pain in one side of your head. Headache can cause ...
    • How to Treat Rheumatism Naturally?
    • Rheumatism has been a part of the human condition for as long as anyone can remember. This condition may have been called by another name or given some common name depending on where on the planet you live. No matter what it’s called, it is ...
    • Health Benefits of Black Currants
    • Incredibly rich in numerous health benefiting phyto-nutrients and anti-oxidants, black currants are indeed one of the very popular summer season berries. Currants are native to central and northern Europe and Siberia. Currant is ...
    • Get Rid of Puffy Eyes at Home
    • Waking up with puffy eyes can be really frustrating when you have a big day ahead. Puffy eyes are one of the most common beauty problems where the eyes begin to swell due to different factors. Some of the reasons behind puffy eyes are ...
    • Barberry - A Beautiful Shrub with Plenty of Health Benefits
    • Barberry is a hard, thorny, semi-deciduous shrub. It belongs to a family of approximately 450-500 species of evergreen and deciduous shrubs that have thorny stems and grow anywhere between 1 and 5 meters. Barberries are closely associated to ...
    • Materials and Tools for Mat-weaving in Iran
    • Bearing in mind the diversity of essential materials and method of weaving throughout the country, the article seeks to shed light on weaving methods used in different regions.The essential materials used by mat-weavers in ...
    • Mat-weaving in Iran
    • Mat-weaving is undoubtedly one of the oldest and perhaps the oldest type of handicraft. The samples found in Mesopotamia and Africa indicate that ...
    • Fabric for Wood Block Printing
    • The fabric has to be rinsed with plenty of water in order to prepare it for dyeing and eliminate starch and the unwanted substances existing in the fabric.The fabric has to be whitened and for this reason it must be laid on sand after ...
    • Wood block and Traditional Printing
    • Speaking of preliminary type of wood block printing, the desired designs were painted on cotton or possibly silk fabric with a pen and special chemical substances were used for fixing the color. Due to the absence of ...
    • Wood block printing
    • Wood block printing with floral design is considered as a traditional and genuine Iranian art. The article focuses on the emergence of this type of Iranian art. The fabric print is a ...
    • Imam Ali’s Advice to Malek (Part 4)
    • I swear by God if I remain wakeful at night by standing on the prick of Saadan while my hands and feet have been shackled and pulled over the pricks and brushwood in the desert, I consider this act more favorable than ...
    • Imam Ali’s Advice to Malek (Part 3)
    • Therefore, your best saving should be your meritorious deeds. Therefore, exercise control over your carnal desires and passions; resent what is not permissible and admissible for one’s self. Envy for this because ...
    • Imam Ali’s Advice to Malek (Part 2)
    • Verily, people look at your works in the same way that you look at the functions of previous rulers; that which you say about they are told about you. Fear God in view of the ...
    • Imam Ali’s Advice to Malek (Part 1)
    • Malek, appoint one who entertains God’s majesty in one’s heart and appreciates His esteem, it is appropriate to denigrate greatness of other than Him. … Verily, the meanest states of rulers in the sight of ...
    • Imam Ali’s Advice to Malek in Selecting Officials
    • O, Malek, habituate your heart to mercy for the subjects and to affection and kindness for them. Don’t stand over them like greedy beasts who feel it is enough to devour them, since they are of two kinds, either your ...
    • Islamic Jurisprudence
    • Islamic jurisprudence and the formation of Islamic government are among the most important precepts in Islam. It is prior to other Islamic precepts such as even praying and fasting. Some, however, have likened Islamic jurisprudence to ...
    • Religious Democracy
    • The need for the organs of the government stem from the fact that human beings are not satisfied with what they have. They may be selfish and aggressive. Therefore, the society needs laws. But mere good laws are not enough; we need ...