Theological Nature and Foundation of Rukn Rabe in Belief System of Sheikhieh Sect and Evaluating its Relation toNiabat Khasseh in Shiite Culture

The idea of rukn rabe􀀇 in Shiite sect has a particular position so that some of the leaders of this sect have considered it as superiority over the religion􀀇s principles, even over monotheism. Also, they considered it as the basis of the universe and philosophy of creation. The beliefs of the heads of Sheikhieh in illustrating Rukn Rabe􀀇 related to belief system of this sect has some major problems and challenges. Analyzing the concept, position and principles of rukn rabe􀀇 from Sheikhieh􀀇s perspective, this paper intends to investigate its relation to the theory of Niabat (general and particular) in Shiite culture. The results indicate that rukn rabe􀀇 has been a kind of deviation and innovation in Shiite principles and it is radically different from Niabat theory. Meanwhile, it does not enjoy an acceptable reason and foundation.