An Introduction to the Foundations of the Islamic Futures Study

This study is intended to present the Islamic view of the foundations of the futures study. Islamic futures study of the Shiite religion, like other aspects of Shiism, is based on Imamate and Wilayah. Following meta-combined method as a current qualitative approach, this study tries to investigate the foundations of the future of Islamic researches in Islam. Criticizing the principles governing the foundations of Western futures study and its points of view, this research suggests that the Islamic futures research must free itself from the chains of the definitions and principles of non-divine futures study because the foundations are quite different. Of course, this idea does not emphasize that we must avoid scientific and methodological approaches; rather, we are supposed not to be constrained by the current methodologies. We are also supposed to master methodology and ultimately create a native alternative. In Islam, we should see the future from the perspective of infallible Imams. The more we get close to them, the better we can see the future in the glow of their light. The foundations of creating future from the perspective of Islam include divine traditions, Tavalla and Tabarra, Tawassul, worship, enthusiasm, intention, hope and fear, process, images, practice, pilgrimage, sins, thanksgiving, consent, dedication, trust, certainty, annihilation and patience