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In the Name of God Scientific, Specialized Quarterly Periodical In the Name of God Scientific, Specialized Quarterly Periodical Charter Holder: Bright Future Institution Executive Director: Masood pour Seyyed Aghaee Editor - in - Chief: Seyyed Rasi Moosavi Gilani Translators: Razieh Shameli, Fatemeh Shameli, Dr. Mohammad Reza Rakhshan Far, Dr. Hamid Bakhshandeh & Zeynab Birriya Translation Manager: Mahdi Ferdowsi Printing Supervisor: Mohammad Qorbani Editorial Board: Dr. Fatemeh Chakbar , Dr. Tijani Samavi, Dr. Poul Wayt, Dr. Antoni Mcroy, Dr. Jasem Hoseyn, Dr. Masood Pour Seyyed Aghaee, Dr. Seyyed Rasi Moosavi Gilani Type setting: Ali Javad Dehghan Graphic Art: Hoseyn Abdollah Pour The printing and bookbinding expenses of the issue have been provided from the permissible and conforming endowments by the Organization for Endowments and Charities. The Cultural Affairs Assistance of Organization for Endowments and Charities Editorial / 5 A Comparison between Western Globalization and Mahdist Global- ization / Bahram Akhavan Kazemi / 9 Henry Corbin’s Phenomenological View of the Mahdism Doctrine / Seyyed Razi Moosavi Gilani / 47 Globalization of Economics and the Necessity for the Doctrine of Mahdism / Naser Jahanbani / 55 An Approach to the Political Issues in the Doctrine of Mahdism / Gholam Reza Behrooz Lak / 80 The Coming of Jesus and God’s Righteous Kingdom / Thomas Fin- ger / 80 Oh Mahdi! The bright stature of Imamate / Ali Safa’i / 90 Peace be upon the incessant ideal of man Editor - in chief Editorial The Bright future 6 Scientific, Specialized Mahdism Quarterly Periodical Editorial Now in the third millennium of history, what more than anything else attracts the attention of the people is the appearance of so many opinions, thoughts and schools, each of which, in a way or another, attempts to find solutions for people’s troubles and to reply to their questions of the meaning of life. Unlike the first decades of the 20th century when beliefs in the supernatural or metaphysical world appeared to be absurd and ridicu- lous, now religious or mystical healings are sought for eagerly. Today cures and remedies through religions no longer seem to be useless. People do not consider them as imagination or illusions any more. There is a popular approach to religious, mystical and spiritual au- thorities’ responses to social illnesses. Not only have a great number of individuals turned to intellectual, spiritual and religious guidelines, but also many great thinkers have strived to solve people’s present problems created by this materialistic world and to give them assis- tance by using religious doctrines, metaphysical reflections and pro- phetic teachings. In spite of all these progresses, advances and developments made in the field of technology, science, and industries, the contemporary man lives in a period in which he is suffering a great deal from men- tal distress, depression, universal agitations, environmental crisis, in- tergovernmental challenges along with lack of relaxation and rest. He feels so worried about his future and does not know what to do. Meanwhile numerous sociologists and political philosophers have tried to foretell, guess and suggest a special model or pattern, in his own view of the future. Some of these thinkers believe that man has already climbed up the steps of progress and reached the peak of his advance; so, he does not have any other steps to proceed higher. Some others predict for man a future full of challenges, conflicts and clashes of cultures or civilizations. Still some others, who think even more positively, suggest dialogue and interaction of cultures. On the other hand, by virtue of revelatory doctrines and prophetic glad tidings, theologians and religious authorities judge about the fu- ture quite differently. They hold that the betterment of the societies depends on the presence of a pure man, free from concupiscence and devilish carnal desires; he is a person endowed with perfect mental powers, knowing the connection between the earth and the heavens and can unite the people as well as to lead them to Allah. The history of all religions testifies clearly the following facts: whenever a community became entangled in corruption, common- place and rebellion, God chose from his creatures the most meritori- ous, honest and the fittest servants as prophets, sent them on the mis- sion to reform human life conditions, to make their lands prosperous, and guide the people to the straight path. Histories of all societies, consisting records, whether oral or written, bear witness that no soci- ety succeeded in having the grace of happiness, unless they enjoyed the presence of messengers who showed them the truth and call them to believe in their holy teachings. Such sacred figures always engaged in guiding people and took steps toward social reforms but, on the other hand, have suffered much from disorganizations, irregularities, disobediences and even tortures. They bore lots of troubles to the end in order to give shape to communities, civilizations or cultures. In the third millennium of history, it seems clear that the faithful still await the coming of a savior to regulate the affairs of their societ- ies and to save mankind from commonplace ideas, egoism, self-con- ceit, etc. They have never forgotten that no human society has ever prospered and flourished without benefiting from a heavenly leader- ship. They consider it as a certain situation, predicted by scriptures, that human beings will finally lead to a period when they will be bored with degenerated, rebellious, unrestrained, unjust and insecure, and will perceive their need to spiritulities as well as will feel the pain of their saviour’s absence, a man who comes to solve contemporary world community’s problems. Oh, yes, they expect the advent of such a Savior, Messiah and a divine deliverer, the one who has been prom- ised in different religions or faiths. He will certainly be no one except the Imam of Time. In the hope of the Day when he arrives. Editor in Chief Dr. Bahram Akhavan Kazemi A Comparison between Western Globalization and Mahdist Globalization The Bright future 10 Scientific, Specialized Mahdism Quarterly Periodical Abstract: This article seeks to compare Western globalization and Mah- dawi globalization by explicating the meaning and the differ- ent approaches toward the expanding issue of globalization. This article analyzes the specifications, criteria, and outcomes – especially of the global Mahdist government – and logically proves in three parts the superiority of the ideal model of Mah- dist globalization for the rescue of mankind and the world. It rejects the Western or American approaches to globalization because of its material, one-sided, hegemonic, arrogant, and imperialistic nature. Introduction Globalization is an undeniable phenomenon in today’s world. With the increasing human advancements especially in the fields of sci- ence, technology, communication, information, transportation, etc, the world is moving toward the gradual realization of this matter, more than before. In three main parts, the present writing explicates the meaning and the different approaches toward this process and be- lieves that, at the present, the real nature of globalization is Western and in particular American, and that hegemony, arrogance, exploi- tation, and new imperialism are all part and parcel in this process. While one cannot overlook its positive and progressive aspects, its negative and destructive consequences and results for humanity and the individuals of the global society are undeniable as well. While referring to these negative outcomes, the present article contends that the phenomenon of globalization is in itself necessary and positive and that it is necessary to utilize it in the best manner and to put it at the service of humanity by amending its pitfalls and by its correct application, the same way that all divine religions especially Islam and even human reformers thought globally. In the same way, the teachings of the Quran and Islamic narrations have introduced themselves as being universal. The plan of Imam Mahdi’s government and Mahdawi globalization is in reality an ideal and final way to an Islamic world; a prescription for the cure of human society from its pains, privations, and count- less distressing circumstances. By comparing Mahdawi and Western globalizations, the present article elucidates the specifications and criterions of both, especially of the Mahdawi age. By presenting nec- essary reasoning, it establishes the unquestionable superiority of the Mahdawi model of globalization for the rescue of humanity and the world. For this purpose, the present essay is going to answer the fol- lowing questions: What is the meaning of globalization and what understandings ex- ist about it? What are its positive and negative results? What is the true nature of globalization today? Did Islam and other Abrahamic religions have a universal and global mission? What are the special attributes and criterions of the Mahdawi glo- balization and movement? In what criteria and characteristics lie its distinctive and advantageous aspects as compared to other models for globalization? In brief, the hypothesis of this writing can also be presented in this way: In spite of the positive aspects of the phenomenon of globalization, its nature is currently Western and in specific American, hegemonic and arrogant, while the Mahdawi globalization and movement is the ideal model and the ultimate way, which will by God’s will, bring about the rescue of humanity and the world. The Bright future 12 Scientific, Specialized Mahdism Quarterly Periodical PART ONE The Meaning of Globalization and Different Understandings about It Discussion one – Definition of Globalization Globalization is surely one of the most frequently used expres- sions in the world in the present decade, and it is a serious and pre- vailing phenomenon in the present and future decades. By using this expression, journalists, politicians, economic managers, university professors and others intend to show that a profound phenomenon is taking place, that the world is changing, and that a new order is ap- pearing in the areas of world economy, politics, and culture.
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