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The theorizer of the “Fourth Pillar” Theory
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Sayyed Muhammad Reza Lavasani *   |
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Abstract: (2564 Views) |
Shaykhism is one of the youngest schools in the history of Imamiyyah (Twelver Shiism). The Theory of "Forth Pillar (Rukn-i-Rabi’)" is one of the most famous theories attributed to this school, the different branches of which do not have a common notion of it. Besides, they disagree over the person to whom the aforementioned theory could be attributed."Ahmad Al-Ahsa’i", "Sayyed Kazim Al-Rashti" and "Muhammad Karim Al-Kirmani" have been nominated to be the theorizer by different Shaykhi or non-Shaykhi scholars.
This Article identifies four components in the structure of Theory:
1) The literature based on Quadr-hierarchy of "God, Prophet, Imam, and perfect Shia". 2) The Hierarchy of Secret-Men (Qura-yi-Zahirah). 3) Their Unity or Multiplicity. 4) Their Duties and roles.
Although the foundation of Theory could be recognized in Al-Ahsa’i’s works, by concentrating on these four components, I shall demonstrate that Sayyed Kazim Al-Rashti should be elected as the main theorizer of Theory.
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| Keywords: Fourth Pillar, Shaykhism, Shaykh Ahmad Al-Ahsa’i, Sayyed Kazim Al-Rashti, Haj Muhammad Karim Khan Al-Kirmani |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Islamic History
Received: 2017/08/22 | Accepted: 2017/08/22 | Published: 2017/08/22 | ePublished: 2017/08/22
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