The Role of Religious Faith in Personality Integration with Emphasis on Allameh Tabataba’i’s Thought
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Moral education, Allameh Tabataba'i, Integrity of personality, Religious faithAbstract
In this study, three main components of faith—namely the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral components—and their respective subcomponents were extracted and explained through a detailed analysis of the writings of Allameh Tabataba’i. The cognitive component includes trust in God (tawakkul), belief in the foundations of Islam, resilience (patience), knowledge of truths, decision-making power, and self-confidence. The emotional component encompasses fear of God (khashyah), tranquility/assurance, hope, love and empathy, and answered prayers. The behavioral component comprises righteous action, adherence to religious laws, just behavior, social unity, and the preservation of trust and covenants. To examine the content validity of the indicators and the conceptual model, a quantitative approach (using CVR and CVI indices) was employed based on the evaluations of ten experts in Islamic studies and psychology. The analysis of the data indicates the credibility and coherence of the extracted model. This study reveals that each subcomponent of faith plays a pivotal role in strengthening personality integration and enhancing the psychological, ethical, and behavioral dimensions of the human being. In addition to Allameh Tabataba’i’s emphasis on the theoretical and epistemological aspects of faith, he also gives special attention to practice and its social dimensions. The findings indicate that personality integration is achieved through the reinforcement of faith and the realization of its subcomponents, and that it plays a significant role in moral education and psychological well-being. Ultimately, it can be concluded that Allameh Tabataba’i’s approach to religious faith provides a comprehensive model for the development of individual and social personality.
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