Document Type : Research Article / Original Article
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1 Hawzeh and University Research Institute of Qom
2 PhD student in sociology at the Research Institute of Hawzeh and University
Abstract
This study explores Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Shah Abadi’s sociological interpretation of the Qur’anic verse of I‘tisam (Qur’an 3:103) as the foundation for a model of social order in Islamic societies. Shah Abadi introduces the concept of the “social heart” as a framework for reconstructing collective identity and cohesion among believers. Using a qualitative, interpretive-analytical method and drawing upon his seminal work Shazrat al-Ma‘arif, the research demonstrates that the “social heart” consists of three interrelated components: warm social interactions, fraternal relations grounded in faith, and Qur’anic norms. The findings highlight Shah Abadi’s critique of fragmented and cold social relations, emphasizing that only through affective and epistemic bonds among believers can the community become a vessel for divine guidance. This model not only provides a theoretical framework for analyzing solidarity and collective identity in Islamic society but also offers practical implications for strengthening social ties and designing cultural interventions in contemporary Muslim societies.The analysis shows that Shah Abadi’s concept of the social heart provides both a theoretical and practical framework for Islamic sociology. It bridges Qur’anic exegesis with sociological concerns about solidarity, identity, and norm formation. The model offers practical guidance for contemporary Muslim societies facing challenges of fragmentation and cultural domination. It can serve as a basis for designing interventions that strengthen faith-based ties and reconstruct social order
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