Iranian Studies - Articles List

Philanthropy and its dimensions in Zoroastrianism

Farahnaz Shams; Kolsoum Ghazanfari

Volume 15, Issue 4 , February 2026, , Pages 31-48

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2025.380726.1303

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Among the important concepts in Zoroastrianism, philanthropy is highly recommended and has received special attention. Philanthropy has a wide scope and dimensions, and knowing its ... Read More Among the important concepts in Zoroastrianism, philanthropy is highly recommended and has received special attention. Philanthropy has a wide scope and dimensions, and knowing its examples, scope and mechanisms can clarify its individual, social, spiritual and cultural functions. Considering the impact of philanthropy on the morality and life of individuals and society, the explanation of this concept can clarify the perception and view of society and individuals towards it. The purpose of this article is to examine philanthropy and its dimensions in Pahlavi texts that were formalized in the Sasanian period or the first Islamic centuries. Depending on the period in which these texts were written, it is possible to learn about the definitions and activities of individuals, religious institutions and the state apparatus in this field, which required interaction between them. Studies show that the interests of the individual and the family, the community and the religious community were taken into account in the discussion of philanthropy.Among the important concepts in Zoroastrianism, philanthropy is highly recommended and has received special attention. Philanthropy has a wide scope and dimensions, and knowing its examples, scope and mechanisms can clarify its individual, social, spiritual and cultural functions. Considering the impact of philanthropy on the morality and life of individuals and society, the explanation of this concept can clarify the perception and view of society and individuals towards it. The purpose of this article is to examine philanthropy and its dimensions in Pahlavi texts that were formalized in the Sasanian period or the first Islamic centuries. Depending on the period in which these texts were written, it is possible to learn about the definitions and activities of individuals, religious institutions and the state apparatus in this field, which required interaction between them. Studies show that the interests of the individual and the family, the community and the religious community were taken into account in the discussion of philanthropy.

The conceptual image of Iran in the Shiite discourse of the Safavid era (with emphasis on reciting Roza Al-Anwar Mullah Muhammad Baqer Sabzevari)

Fatemeh Taherkhani; Heydar valizadeh

Volume 15, Issue 4 , February 2026, , Pages 49-64

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2024.378202.1293

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The purpose of writing this article is to investigate the language mechanisms in the Shiite discourse that led to the recovery and revival of the concept of "Iran" in the Safavid era.The ... Read More

Woman as the Other in Qajar-Era Travelogues: A Critical Reading through Narrative Identity, Power/Knowledge, and the Third Space

somayeh Abbasi; Somayeh Khanipour

Volume 15, Issue 4 , February 2026, , Pages 65-84

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2025.402095.1368

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Historical–literary studies of the Qajar era—especially travelogues—have often settled for superficial, stereotypical depictions of women and neglected deeper discursive ... Read More

The effectiveness of the possible relations of diplomacy on the institution of the family Emphasizing the drivers of governance in the Safavid era

zahra sadat keshavarz

Volume 15, Issue 4 , February 2026, , Pages 105-128

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2025.387372.1328

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In this connection, Max Weber's theory and comparative strategy have been put as a basis so that an ideal type of family change in the demography of the history of most societies becomes ... Read More

"Nasser Khosrow Qabadiani's intellectual interaction with the legacy of Iranian/ Khusrawani wisdom; a case study of wisdom and discretion"

Mina Safa

Volume 15, Issue 3 , November 2025, , Pages 91-108

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2024.375147.1272

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The study of Khusrawani wisdom, also known as the wisdom of ancient Iran, encompasses all cultural conceptions. It serves as a means to gain a more accurate understanding of Islamic-Iranian ... Read More The study of Khusrawani wisdom, also known as the wisdom of ancient Iran, encompasses all cultural conceptions. It serves as a means to gain a more accurate understanding of Islamic-Iranian culture, tracing back to the second century of the Hijra. This culture predominantly consists of mystical mythology and philosophy. Iranian wisdom summarizes the various schools of thought, religions, and worldviews of the Iranian peoples. These traditions evolved in Iran for centuries both before and after the advent of Islam. Sheikh Shahab al-Din Suhrawardi referred to this wisdom as "Eshraq/Khusrawani wisdom." Iranian philosophers and sages emerged within Iran's rich intellectual and cultural milieu, drawing from the vast seas of wisdom and philosophy from both the East and the West. Among these sages was Nasser Khosrow Qubadiani, an Ismaili Da'i and Hujjat in the 5th century AH. While previous analyses of his works have been approached from a Western perspective, focusing on the influence of Greek philosophy, this research delves into fundamental questions. It explores Nasser Khosrow's relationship with the ancient world of Iran and whether he drew from the legacy of Iranian philosophy/Khusrawani wisdom, and to what extent. Nasser Khosrow's impact on Iranian culture and literature, spanning both ancient and Islamic eras, can be divided into two main aspects. In the first part, Nasser Khosrow was influenced by the heritage of ancient Iranian culture. This influence is evident in his references to figures like Zoroaster, Avesta, Zand, and Pazand, as well as mentioning great kings such as Anusharvan and Sam in his Diwan. The second part reveals Nasser Khosrow's assimilation of the culture of the Abbasid era, including its writers and poets. This article investigates the role and significance of Iranian/Khusrawani wisdom in Nasser Khosrow's intellectual framework. By highlighting the importance of reason and authority in his intellectual structure, it compares, interprets, and analyzes the key aspects of Khusrawani wisdom and Nasser Khosrow's wisdom concerning reason and authority.

understanding the world of creation in ancient Iran based on the philosophy of inclusion: a discussion in ecological theology

mahdi rafatipanah mehrabadi

Volume 15, Issue 1 , July 2025, , Pages 19-34

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2024.367055.1238

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The philosophy of inclusion considers all beings, including humans, animals, plants and birds, to be part of the universe, which follow a single principle, the principle of life, ... Read More

Developments and factors influencing the decline of the historical city of Dehdasht from the Safavid era to the end of the Qajar era.

davoud pakbaz kataj; hasan karimian; mosayeb amiri; Majid Montazer- Zohouri

Volume 15, Issue 1 , July 2025, , Pages 35-67

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2024.366402.1236

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Dehdasht is one of the most important cities of southwestern Iran during the Islamic era, which was of great importance and prosperity in the Safavid period. This city was in the Safavid ... Read More

A multi-faceted study of the history of Neyshabour from the beginning to the Mongol invasion

Omid Majd; Hadi Bakaeian

Volume 15, Issue 1 , July 2025, , Pages 107-124

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2025.376753.1282

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As one of the metropolises of the Islamic world, Neishabur has played an important role in the political, social, economic and cultural developments of Iran and the Islamic world between ... Read More

Reasons for believing in good and bad times in the Qajar era and its political and social consequences

nilofar mosavi; Hassan Zandiyeh; amirtymour rafiei; hamidreza safakish

Volume 14, Issue 4 , February 2025, , Pages 1-20

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2023.357821.1194

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The Belief in astronomical laws and the influence of heavenly objects on human life is the Iranian’s oldest beliefs.various aspects of political life and the society of the people ... Read More

Political relations between Sistan and Makoran from the 3rd century to the 6th century AH

abdolah safarzaie; Marziyeh Balochi

Volume 14, Issue 4 , February 2025, , Pages 21-38

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2023.353788.1176

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Sistan and Makran were in the southeast of the lands of the Eastern Caliphate from the 3rd to 6th centuries AH and were much larger in terms of territory than today. At the beginning ... Read More

Inscribing of Zoroaster's poems; Before or after Alexander's invasion?

Sorena Firouzi; Mahsa Veisi

Volume 14, Issue 4 , February 2025, , Pages 83-102

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2023.354928.1184

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Regarding the background of the inscribing of Zoroaster's poems, there are two general views: archaic and contemporary. The archaic view is documented in Pahlavi texts and reflected ... Read More

Factors behind the spread of the Qadiriyya sect in Kurdistan

Nasser Sedqhi; Vali Dinparast; Razwan Arif Abbas

Volume 14, Issue 4 , February 2025, , Pages 103-119

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2023.358615.1199

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One of the Sufi order in Islam is the Qadiriyya sect, whose founder is Sheikh Abdul Qadir Gilani (died 561 AH). In the seventh and eighth centuries, the Qadiriyya sect spread in Iraq, ... Read More

Position and Importance of Versified Histories of Safavid dynasty and Description of Their Historiographical Features

Javad Rashki Aliabad; jamshid noroozi

Volume 14, Issue 3 , December 2024, , Pages 1-26

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2023.349185.1155

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The Mongols age was followed by the flourishment of the versified histories like Shahnameh and Eskandarnameh. In this regard, during the Safavid dynasty, a considerable number of historical ... Read More

Britain and the Arab tribes of Khuzestan (1925-1941)

Noor al-Din Nemati; Arwin Ghaemian

Volume 14, Issue 3 , December 2024, , Pages 53-74

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2024.371126.1254

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Britain and the Arab tribes of Khuzestan (1925-1941)AbstractIn the early 20th century, the British government assumed a significant role in shaping the internal landscape of Iran through ... Read More Britain and the Arab tribes of Khuzestan (1925-1941)AbstractIn the early 20th century, the British government assumed a significant role in shaping the internal landscape of Iran through the acquisition of oil concessions and the establishment of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company. However, the eruption of the First World War (1914-1918) and the Russian Revolution (1917) posed a formidable challenge to the continuation of British hegemony over the operational areas of the oil company. Consequently, London embarked on formulating a novel strategy that accorded utmost importance to the consolidation of power within Iran, considering it as the cornerstone of its foreign policy. The ascension of Reza Shah (1925-1941) and his authoritarian approach towards modernization and the centralization of political authority inevitably clashed with the interests of the Arab tribes, leading to population displacement and extensive migration of the Khuzestani tribes to neighboring Arab countries. This study endeavors to address the following question: What was the nature of the relationship between Reza Shah and the Arab tribes of Khuzestan? The central hypothesis posited in this research contends that the support strategy employed by the British government and the oil company, aimed at concentrating political power and fostering modernization in Iran, proved effective in mitigating population displacement and large-scale migration of Arab tribes to neighboring nations.Keyword: Britain, Iran, oil, Arab tribes.AbstractIn the early 20th century, the British government assumed a significant role in shaping the internal landscape of Iran through the acquisition of oil concessions and the establishment of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company. However, the eruption of the First World War (1914-1918) and the Russian Revolution (1917) posed a formidable challenge to the continuation of British hegemony over the operational areas of the oil company. Consequently, London embarked on formulating a novel strategy that accorded utmost importance to the consolidation of power within Iran, considering it as the cornerstone of its foreign policy.

Application of Zar ritual in the banks and back banks of the Persian Gulf

hamid asadpour; Farajolah Ahmadi; hossein Eskandari

Volume 14, Issue 3 , December 2024, , Pages 75-96

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2023.349984.1162

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AbstractMigrations have had political, social, economic, and cultural effects, either intentionally or unintentionally. As the effectiveness of the migration phenomenon, especially ... Read More AbstractMigrations have had political, social, economic, and cultural effects, either intentionally or unintentionally. As the effectiveness of the migration phenomenon, especially in the cultural aspect, is one of the important and significant issues. As an important waterway, the Persian Gulf has been a meeting place of various cultures not only politically and economically, but also culturally. One of these cases is the generally unwanted migration of people of African descent, especially from the eastern parts of this continent, to the shores and rear shores of the Persian Gulf centuries ago and especially in the last two centuries. In addition to being influenced by the residents of these areas, this group has also had a deep impact on the culture of these areas. One of the most important of these effects is the formation and spread of a phenomenon called zar, which is considered one of the subcultures in these areas. In the term, zar is a kind of confusion and distress of people, which they considered to be the result of the actions of evil spirits. The formation and wide spread of the Zar phenomenon has many reasons. The basic question of this research is that what are the causes of the spread and continuation of the zar phenomenon in the shores and backshores of the Persian Gulf? It seems that the lack of a safe haven and the lack of logical reasoning to solve the problems of the residents of the shores and backshores of the Persian Gulf on the one hand and living with many problems in the southern regions of Iran, the many trips of sailors from these areas to the African coasts and the settlement of African descendants on the coasts On the other hand, the Persian Gulf has caused the spread and development of a phenomenon called Zar. Also, this phenomenon has had harmony and similarity with some cultural structures of these areas. This research has been done by relying on library sources and field observations and with descriptive analytical method.

Investigating the Iranshahr celebrations in the poetry of poets of the 4th century relying on the Yatimeh Al-Dahr of Thaalebi

kaveh Ghanbari; Aliakbar Forati

Volume 14, Issue 3 , December 2024, , Pages 131-149

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2023.361903.1208

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With the defeat of the Sâsaniân authoritarian government, the Middle Persian language gradually faded and disappeared in the Divan (Government organizations). The Pahlavi ... Read More

Land tenure policies of the Qajar government in Zanjan based on Max Weber’s patrimonial state theory

Hasan Rostami; Abbas ghadimigheydari

Volume 14, Issue 2 , September 2024, , Pages 59-80

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2023.352114.1170

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During the years of constitutionalism, khamse region centered on Zanjan was one of the centers of crisis in the country and due to its proximity to important areas of Tehran and Tabriz ... Read More During the years of constitutionalism, khamse region centered on Zanjan was one of the centers of crisis in the country and due to its proximity to important areas of Tehran and Tabriz and the competition of political groups, it spent years of unrest. Meanwhile, in addition to the political crises of constitutionalism, the enmity of the nobility of the region caused many disturbances.According to the policies of the Qajar patrimonialism government during the Naseri and Mozaffari eras, in the years leading to the constitution, the elite and urban landed gentry of Zanjan (Jahanshah Khan Amirafshar, Zulfiqar Khan Asad al-Dawlah) took over each other’s regions and caused many conflicts in Zanjan and They created Tehran.The basic issue of this research is the relationship between the Qajar governance model and the rivalries and conflicts of the landed aristocracy of Zanjan and the consequences and results of these policies and rivalries. According to the model of the patrimonial government, during the period of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, by selling and giving khalese lands to influential people and top groups, the necessary conditions were provided to acquire other lands in the khamse region, and due to the weakness of the executive institutions of Qajar and Those in power in Tehran and Zanjan did not fulfill the wishes of the people.In the following decades, this defeat paved the way for pursuing the demands of the Zanjan landowner nobility, and this time the descendants of nobility were determined to recapture the lands of khamse region, and a period of instability and insecurity arose in Zanjan. The result of these policies and the inefficiencies of the Qajar government and the executive elements in Tehran and Zanjan was the hardship and homelessness of the people. The present article has investigated the issue by collecting library and documentary data and using original sources such as newspapers in a descriptive-explanatory way.

The culture of polo players; Analyzing polo game among Iranian people

Abbas Ali Rezaei Nia; Mehdi Mousavinia

Volume 14, Issue 2 , September 2024, , Pages 117-138

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2023.355152.1187

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A part of the identity and culture of the people of Iran has been preserved in the framework of native and local games. In Iran land, many local and diverse sports are performed in ... Read More A part of the identity and culture of the people of Iran has been preserved in the framework of native and local games. In Iran land, many local and diverse sports are performed in various ceremonies. Among these games that have gained a national aspect in Iranian culture is the game of polo, which has been passed down from one generation to the next and continues to exist. Polo has a high place in Iranian culture and has gone beyond a mere game and is connected with the value and intellectual system of Iranian society. Our understanding of the polo game relies more on historical texts, literature, and artifacts. But the gap that can be seen in this field is the examination of the phenomena and evidence of polo games from the perspective of intangible cultural heritage. Therefore, the purpose of the present article is to know the place, importance, and explanation of the polo match as one of the components of identity in the culture of Iranian people with a descriptive-analytical method. In order to achieve this goal, the game of polo has been considered in various fields of oral traditions, social customs, and performing arts. First, the toponyms that are connected with polo have been checked. Then, the evidence of playing polo among native and local games has been discussed. And it tried to identify the signs of polo and to express its similarities and differences among different regions. The result of the research showed that the polo game was customary not only among the nobles and elders but also among the ordinary people of Iran. Eleven places related to polo, as well as holding it in different regions of Iran, both on horseback and on foot, are a sign of people's deep connection with this game. The polo match has played an effective role not only as a national game but also as an efficient cultural element in the cultural and social life of Iranian society.This game has reflected the attitudes of Iranians in people's lives and has contributed to the continuity of their cultural traditions.

The effect of expanding the scope of central security on Iran's economic situation during the period of Shah Abbas I

kurosh salehi

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2024, , Pages 43-61

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2023.350285.1165

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The effect of expanding the scope of central security on Iran's economic situation during the period of Shah Abbas IAbstractThe effect of expanding the scope of central security during ... Read More

The political and social functions of telegraph expansion and development based on the analysis of its budget during the Pahlavi I period according to documents

azar ardianian; foad pouraryan; mirhadi hoseeini; hossein moftakhari

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2024, , Pages 113-131

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2022.346065.1137

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The expansion and completion of the wireless and wireline telegraph network infrastructure is among the crucial measures of the Pahlavi government in the course of establishing a modern ... Read More The expansion and completion of the wireless and wireline telegraph network infrastructure is among the crucial measures of the Pahlavi government in the course of establishing a modern and developed society. In addition, as an important and high-speed communication tool, the telegraph was a significant factor for strengthening the body of military authority of the Pahlavi government, which has great impacts on the political, social and historical transformation of Iran specially in that period of restless caused by the initiation of the second world wars. since the international issues were changing rapidly and Iran, in a special geographical position, was attracting the attention of powerful governments in order to protect their interests in the Middle East. In terms of this point of view, paying attention to this crucial element was very important in the continuation of the political rule of the first Pahlavi government so neglecting this matter, was not possible.Based on library sources, descriptive-analytical and cliometric method, the current research is seeking to answer these questions: what were the effects of telegraph network development during the Pahlavi regime? And the budget allocated to this ministry was in line with the development of military power or not? The findings indicate that Reza Shah's efforts to modernize Iran led to the development of the telegraph network as a very practical facility, which was not only as a result of expanding the lines caused by international political conditions, but also a factor for Iran's reformation and revolution in the middle of that time. This network was considered as one of the main components of the expansion of military rule in the country, however, its budget did not grow significantly during Reza Shah's sovereignty. But the budget of the ministry did not grow significantly. The significance of the present research is that it can provide valuable information based on the published statistics related to the dedicated budget to this ministry in the first Pahlavi era and clarify the ambiguous political and social aspects of the society.

Geographical distribution, and how to deal with the Samum wind in the ‎history of Iran during the Islamic period

Mohammadali Parghoo; Javad Alipoor Silab

Volume 13, Issue 4 , March 2024, , Pages 51-67

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2023.352531.1173

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One of the interesting and neglected topics in the social history studies of Iran is how to deal with natural and climatic challenges, including hot or cold winds. An important example ... Read More

Analyzing the migration of Persians from India to Iran during the first Pahlavi period

Mahdi Asadi; Fatemeh Kazemizadeh

Volume 13, Issue 4 , March 2024, , Pages 89-110

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2022.345623.1132

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With the intensification of nationalism after the First World War and the increase of travel and cultural exchanges, the common feelings between the Persians of India and the supporters ... Read More With the intensification of nationalism after the First World War and the increase of travel and cultural exchanges, the common feelings between the Persians of India and the supporters of archaic nationalism in Iran intensified. As a result of the growth of nationalism and attention to the issue of land and nationality, the Persians of India became more interested in their ancestral land and the possibility of returning to it, especially after the start of the war between Muslims and Hindus and the threat to their financial and life security. For intellectuals and supporters of modernism and archaic nationalists who sought strategies to reform Iran's economy and culture in order to overcome what they perceived as a long period of cultural decline, economic poverty, and political weakness, a greater relationship with the Persians of India and gaining support All-round efforts on their part could play an important role. The first Pahlavi government was also influenced by its nationalistic approach and economic policy, and was interested in the migration of Persians from India to Iran. The current research aims to answer this main question: What was the approach of the first Pahlavi government and the Persians of India to the issue of immigration to Iran? The findings of the research, based on first-hand sources and based on historical methods and on the basis of description and analysis, show that despite the initial inclinations of some Indian Persian leaders and the interest of Reza Shah and the comprehensive efforts of the first Pahlavi men's government This issue failed due to the conflict with the British policies in India, the lack of social justice in the eyes of Indian Parsis and the structure of the absolute Pahlavi government and the ambivalence among the Indian Parsis on this issue. the lack of social justice in the eyes of Indian Parsis and the structure of the absolute Pahlavi government and the ambivalence among the Indian Parsis on this issue.

The Impact of Extension Foreign Relations on the Cultural Developments of Kermanshah in the Qajar Period (1285-1210.SH)

shirzad ehsan khah; monireh kazemi arshad; hassan Zandiyehh; manijeh sadri

Volume 13, Issue 3 , December 2023, , Pages 21-39

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2022.347264.1144

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During the Qajar period, due to the emergence and expansion of capitalism and the globalization of the economy, the country's border gates were opened to other countries. In the meantime, ... Read More

Explanation and analysis of the role of sacred numbers in the creation of water in ancient Iran (Case Study: The Numbers Three and Seven)

hasan Atash Ab parvar; mohamadkarim yousefjamali; Esmaeil sangari; shokouh alsadat Arabi hashemi

Volume 13, Issue 3 , December 2023, , Pages 81-97

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2022.349712.1159

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How the universe was originally created and the creation of natural elements and their fit with numbers has always been of human interest. Although the myths of creation reflect the ... Read More

The formation of Anjoman Eslamiyeh Tabriz (Tabriz Islamic Association) and its function during the Constitutional period (21 Muharram-17 Ramadan 1326 AH/24 Februrary-13 October 1908 A.D)

Noor al-Din Nemati; Jamal Pirehmard Shotorban

Volume 13, Issue 2 , September 2023, , Pages 75-95

https://doi.org/10.22059/jis.2022.350202.1164

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The constitutional movement was one of the most decisive events in the history of Iran. One of the consequences of constitutionalism was the formation of associations that worked in ... Read More The constitutional movement was one of the most decisive events in the history of Iran. One of the consequences of constitutionalism was the formation of associations that worked in various ways to support or criticize the constitution. "Anjoman-e Eslamiyeh" of Tabriz was one of these organizations, which in 1326 A.H., with the efforts of a group of Tabriz clerics, including Mir Hashem-e Davachi, was established in the vicinity of the gate of Sorkhab and the alley of Davachi/Shotorban. After the parliament was bombed by the king (Muhammad Ali Shah) the association became a supporter of the government. Despite the importance of the subject, so far no independent article has been written about the Anjoman-e Eslamiyeh, and the present article seeks to fill a part of the existing scientific gap. In addition, by criticizing the dominant view of Iran's constitutional history, the article has tried to adopt a new approach to constitutional critic associations, especially Anjoman-e Eslamiyeh, which is based on the review of sources.The establishment, continuity and fall of Anjoman-e Eslamiyeh raises the question of how and with what motivation the association was formed and what role did it play in the developments of Tabriz in the midst of the transition period? in this article, an attempt has been made to answer the above question with a descriptive-analytical approach and using the qualitative research method. The hypothesis of the current research is that Anjoman-e Eslamiyeh, which was formed from the religious, political, social and economic motives of the "Founders of Eslamiyeh", at the beginning of the so called "Estebdad-e Saghir" period, became a center of support for the government of MuhammadAli shah in Tabriz, but the conflict of opinions of the founders of Eslamiyeh along with the resistance of the people of Tabriz and their suspicion of the government forces, paved its way to collapse.AbstractThe constitutional movement was one of the most decisive events in the history of Iran. One of the consequences of constitutionalism was the formation of associations that worked in various ways to support or criticize the constitution. "Anjoman-e Eslamiyeh" of Tabriz was one of these organizations, which in 1326 A.H., with the efforts of a group of Tabriz clerics, including Mir Hashem-e Davachi, was established in the vicinity of the gate of Sorkhab and the alley of Davachi/Shotorban. After the parliament was bombed by the king (Muhammad Ali Shah) the association became a supporter of the government. Despite the importance of the subject, so far no independent article has been written about the Anjoman-e Eslamiyeh, and the present article seeks to fill a part of the existing scientific gap. In addition, by criticizing the dominant view of Iran's constitutional history, the article has tried to adopt a new approach to constitutional critic associations, especially Anjoman-e Eslamiyeh, which is based on the review of sources.The establishment, continuity and fall of Anjoman-e Eslamiyeh raises the question of how and with what motivation the association was formed and what role did it play in the developments of Tabriz in the midst of the transition period? in this article, an attempt has been made to answer the above question with a descriptive-analytical approach and using the qualitative research method. The hypothesis of the current research is that Anjoman-e Eslamiyeh, which was formed from the religious, political, social and economic motives of the "Founders of Eslamiyeh", at the beginning of the so called "Estebdad-e Saghir" period, became a center of support for the government of MuhammadAli shah in Tabriz, but the conflict of opinions of the founders of Eslamiyeh along with the resistance of the people of Tabriz and their suspicion of the government forces, paved its way to collapse.KeywordsConstitutionalism, Tabriz, Anjoman-e Eslamiyeh, Mir Hashem-e Davachi, Estebdad-e Saghir.

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