نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 استادیار، گروه علوم اجتماعی اسلامی، دانشکده علوم اجتماعی، دانشگاه تهران، تهران، ایران.
2 دانشجوی دکتری رشته دانش اجتماعی مسلمین، گروه علوم اجتماعی اسلامی، دانشکده علوم اجتماعی، دانشگاه تهران، تهران، ایران
چکیده
کلیدواژه‌ها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
Shia leadership, embodied in the institution of the Imamate, has evolved across various historical periods in response to changing socio-political contexts. During its fourth phase—from the onset of Imam al-Sajjad’s Imamate to the conclusion of the Minor Occultation—Shia leadership adopted a unique strategic approach that may be described as an “internal Shia revival.” In this period, the Imamate of the Ahl al-Bayt operated through the Wikālah (Agency) Organization, a covert yet structured communication and administrative network overseen by the infallible Imams. This organization comprised the Imam and a dedicated body of Shia agents (wukalāʾ) who played a critical role in advancing the religious, social, and political aims of the Ahl al-Bayt. Employing historical methodology and a library-based data collection approach, this study investigates the question: How did Shia leadership manifest through the Wikālah Organization, and what model of leadership was implemented? The findings suggest that the Wikālah operated under a participative leadership model, developed under the direct guidance of the Imams. This model was characterized by adaptive strategies rooted in the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt and specifically designed to address the evolving needs of the Shia community. The participative leadership framework within the Wikālah system rested on three foundational principles: mutual support, collective decision-making, and pursuit of overarching objectives. These principles facilitated a range of religious, socio-political, cultural, and economic functions, thereby ensuring both continuity and resilience within the Shia community during a period marked by political repression and marginalization.
کلیدواژه‌ها [English]
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