Taghrib (Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thoughts) in the Life and view of Great scholars

The Shiite scholars and jurists in the period of minor occultation and beginning of major occultation had a peaceful coexistence and understanding with Sunni scholars in the way that their scientific sessions were not differentiated. Many of Sunni scholars learnt jurisprudence, methodology (of deriving law from Islamic sources) and philosophical theology in Shiite jurist's presence. In return, many of Shiite scholars benefited from Sunni jurists presence. The second martyr, learnt “sahih-e- bokhari” course in the presence of two Sunni scholars. Ali- ibn- Easa Zamani, of sunni scholars, named his master Muhammad – ibn- Muhammad- ibn – Naman as “sheikh-e- Mofid” because of being under his scientific guidance. Unfortunately, with the passage of time from appearance of Islam and beginning of occultation period, the separation and disunion among these two schools of thoughts and their leaders increased. On the other hand, the common adversaries of both schools (of thoughts) took devil advantages of this opportunity, and by the use of some tricks added up to the effect and extent of this split. But, despite these schemes and plots, great scholars and peacemakers of each side resisted against these devilish deeds and thought about the Unity among religions with reformist movements. So, they gave life to this genuine principle among Islamic Ummah and brought it to life again (revived it). This article, first discusses about the historical process and quality of coexistences and unanimities. Next with the introduction of the life of seven contemporary Shiite and Sunni scholars and their view to taghrib, it will continue and end.