Attitude toward unity and approximation of religions in Imam Reza's (AS) conduct and speech

The concept of unity and approximation of religions is very important in Islam. Therefore, it has been emphasized in the Holy Quran and Imams’ conduct including Imam Reza’s (AS) conduct. The basic question is how approximation of religions is demonstrated in in Imam Reza’s (AS) conduct and speech. Evidence suggests that Imam Reza (AS), as an efficient leader whose insights are taken from the holy Quran and prophetic tradition, made an effort during his blessed life to emphasize the importance of approximation of religions and Islamic unity in theory and in practice. Therefore, the study hypothesis is as follows: “In Imam Reza’s (AS) life, examples such as the centrality of the Holy Quran, return to the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH), the correction of social morality, human equality, scientific and educational activities, and freedom of thought are demonstrations of approximation of religions and Imam’s attention to this issue. This is a descriptive analytic study. To carry out the study, notes were taken and they were categorized. Afterwards, data was analyzed and finally, the results were presented.