Educational Doctrines in Quran and Hadith

Educational Doctrines in Quran and Hadith

The Rational and Moral Dialogue Model in Imam Reza's Debates and Its Application in Intercultural Education and Interreligious Interaction in the Contemporary World

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 PhD in Curriculum Studies, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran
10.22034/iued.2025.2068146.2831
Abstract
In the current situation where intercultural interactions and interreligious dialogue have become more necessary than ever before, rereading the intellectual and methodological heritage of Imam Reza (AS) can provide an efficient model for creating rational and moral communication between cultures and intercultural education. This research, using a qualitative content analysis approach based on the approach of Gall et al. (1994) and using reliable narrative and historical sources, has examined the components of the dialogue model in Imam Reza's (AS) debates. After open coding and organization, the data were categorized into five main axes: "Principles of Dialogue Ethics" including components such as scientific humility, freedom of thought, creating a common sense, and guiding goal setting; "Rational methods of argumentation and persuasion" include the use of rational argument, deductive logic, rational defense of the foundations of belief, and providing accurate and well-reasoned answers; "interfaith dialogue skills" such as determining a common framework, recognizing the sources of the other party, and emphasizing commonalities; "effective communication strategies with the audience" that oversee the purposeful management of the discussion, posing strategic questions, accurately defining concepts, and creating mental security; and finally, "educational and strategic goals of debate" include establishing intellectual independence, avoiding destruction, and providing a model for constructive global interaction. The results of the research show that this model can be used as a practical model for scientific, educational, and intercultural discourses in today's world.
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Volume 11, Issue 2 - Serial Number 22
December 2025
Pages 239-258

  • Receive Date 06 August 2025
  • Revise Date 04 September 2025
  • Accept Date 11 October 2025