The Interaction of Shiite Scholars with OtherMuslims During the Hajj andin the Two Holy Shrines

Shiite scholars, as guardians of religion, educators, and guides of people, try to have constructive interactions with the followers of other religions and sects especially in the Two Holy Shrines - Mecca and Medina - during the Hajj and Umrah; they advise people to have good morals with others. In this descriptive-analytical study, the behaviors and interactions of the Shiite scholars with other Muslims during the Hajj and in the Two Holy Shrines were examined and it was found that while informing the followers of Islamic religions in various fields, the enlightened Shiite scholars call them for commonalities, unity, social cohesion, and vigilance against the conspiracies of the enemies. Issuing instructive fatwas on the rituals of the Hajj and establishing friendly relations with Sunnis, these scholars prevent tensions and disputes and provide the requirements for peaceful performing of the Hajj.