An Analysis of the Monotheistic Perspective on Diseases Based on the Fifteenth Supplication of Sahifa Sajjadiya (Psalms of Islam)

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1 PhD Candidate, Imam Ali Quranic Center of Excellence, Qom, Iran

2 Master, Hawza Ilmiyya Al-Zahra (S.A.) Seminary, Qom, Iran

3 Assistant Professor of Fakhrazi Institute of Higher Education

Abstract

During times of severe illnesses and when all hope seems lost, humans naturally incline towards seeking assistance from God and fervently pray to Him. One of the sudden and escalating consequences that has threatened our world, endangering people's health and depriving them of mental security, is the COVID-19 crisis. The fifteenth supplication of Sahifa Sajjadiya is one of the most significant prayers with great potential to bring about mental well-being. Since analyzing this supplication can potentially change people's ideologies regarding diseases, this article employs an analytical-descriptive method to elucidate the monotheistic perspective of this prayer towards diseases. The findings of this research indicate that Imam Sajjad seeks to emphasize two key points: the servant's neediness and God's independence. His aim in promoting a monotheistic perspective on diseases is to raise awareness and correct the misconceptions humans have about illnesses. The positive outcomes include human satisfaction with divine actions, attaining tranquility and hope during the period of illness, increasing the threshold of tolerance, rectifying the human relationship with God, and fostering trust in Him. The lack of these elements, especially during the COVID-19 crisis, has placed humans in a state of desperation.

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Volume 10, Issue 18
August 2023
Pages 225-244

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  • Receive Date: 09 April 2021
  • Revise Date: 23 October 2022
  • Accept Date: 12 December 2022

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