An Investigation and Analysis of the Role of Ahl al-Bayt in Teaching Quran, Based on Allamah Askari’s Theory about “Iqra”

Teaching the Holy Quran is one of the most important actions of Ahl al-Bayt which they established in an inclusive and general way in the Islamic society. Examining the role of Ahl al-Bayt, the subject of this article is the teaching of the Holy Quran based on the theory of Allamah Askari about recitation. In this article, by using the descriptive-analytical method and citing Quranic, narrative and historical sources, the opinions about “Iqra” have been examined. It seems that Ahl al-Bayt, due to the unbreakable link with the revelation, played many roles in teaching the Quran to the People. The results of this research show that the meaning of the term “Iqra” from Allamah Askari’s point of view is the teaching of recitation of the Quran combined with the transfer of the concepts and facts of the Quranic verses, which during many centuries until the twelfth century. This method used among the followers of Ahl al-Bayt and the Shiite Muhaddith has been established. According to this theory, establishing the context of the Quranic space, using appropriate methods to attract Quranic audiences, training and sending reciters and commentators among the people, and teaching the methods of understanding the concepts of the Quran have been among these actions.