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Unity of God and unity in God – a possible perspective and way of dialogue between the believers?
A shῑ‘ῑ perspective of dialogue developed by D. Mohammad Ali Shomali.
Talking about unity between believers and calling them to act upon it is not new in Islam. The Qur’ān and the early history of Islam especially in Medina are the basic evidence of that. The notion of uniting the believers and even the concept of “believers” itself seem to have been altered with time and “believers” in general became “Muslims” after Islam has been well shaped and defined religiously and politically.
Nowadays, D. Mohammad Ali Shomali talks about unity as a necessity between peoples. He works for it and builds dialogues especially with Christians based on this idea or call.
On the theological side, he considers that the Qur’ān mentions two things that can raise someone’s position: one is piety and the second is knowledge.
Lecture given at the 3rd International Congress of the PLURIEL network, 23-27 May 2022 in Beirut.
In partnership with Saint Joseph University of Beirut and La Sagesse University.
Une perspective chiite du dialogue développée par D. Mohammad Ali Shomali.
Parler d’unité entre les croyants et les appeler à agir en conséquence n’est pas nouveau en Islam. Le Coran et les débuts de l’histoire de l’Islam, notamment à Médine, en sont les preuves fondamentales. La notion d’unité des croyants et même le concept de “croyants” lui-même semblent avoir été modifiés avec le temps, et les “croyants” en général sont devenus des “musulmans” après que l’Islam ait été bien façonné et défini religieusement et politiquement.
Aujourd’hui, D. Mohammad Ali Shomali parle de l’unité comme d’une nécessité entre les peuples. Il y travaille et établit des dialogues, notamment avec les chrétiens, sur la base de cette idée ou de cet appel.
Sur le plan théologique, il considère que le Coran mentionne deux choses qui peuvent élever la position de quelqu’un : l’une est la piété et la seconde la connaissance.
Conférence donnée lors du 3è congrès international du réseau PLURIEL, du 23 au 27 mai 2022 à Beyrouth.
En partenariat avec l’Université Saint Joseph de Beyrouth et l’Université La Sagesse.
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