Analysis of the Divine Tradition of the Triumph of Truth over Falsehood in Tafsir al-Mizan and Its Individual and Social Educational Implications

Yosefali Tabar, Mohammad; Panahi Azad, Hasan; Erfan, Amir Mohsen; Mosavi Nasab, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh

doi:10.22034/iued.2025.2059054.2782

Analysis of the Divine Tradition of the Triumph of Truth over Falsehood in Tafsir al-Mizan and Its Individual and Social Educational Implications

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

mohammad yosefali tabar ¹

hasan panahi azad ²

amir mohsen erfan ³

seyyed mohammad sadegh mosavi nasab ⁴

¹ Qom. University of Islamic Studies, Department of Theoretical Foundations of Islam

² Faculty Member of the Department of Theoretical Foundations of Islam, Iran University of Islamic Maʿārif

³ Faculty Member, Department of Islamic History and Civilization, University of Islamic Ma'ārif, Qom

⁴ Faculty Member, Department of Educational Sciences, Imam Khomeini Educational and Research Institute , Qom

10.22034/iued.2025.2059054.2782

Abstract

The divine principle of "the ultimate victory of truth over falsehood" constitutes one of the fundamental and immutable laws governing existence and history according to the Holy Quran, ensuring the final triumph of truth. This study investigates the pedagogical implications of this Quranic principle for religious education and explores its potential as an effective model for cultivating faithful individuals within Islamic educational systems. Employing thematic exegesis (tafsīr mawḍūʿī) and content analysis of Quranic verses, this paper examines Allama Tabataba'i's perspectives on this principle as presented in Tafsīr al-Mīzān. The research contributes novel insights by framing the principle within individual, social, and spiritual educational frameworks - a departure from previous studies that primarily focused on conceptual analysis. Findings demonstrate that belief in this principle fosters the development of resilient, justice-seeking, forward-looking, and socially responsible individuals. Furthermore, it emphasizes cultivating perseverance (iṣṭiqāmah), trust in divine justice, historical consciousness (baṣīrat tārīkhīyah), and the internalization of truth-oriented values (ḥaqq-garā'ī). In conclusion, the principle of "truth's supremacy over falsehood" represents not merely a cosmological law but also a strategic paradigm for contemporary religious education. It is recommended that this principle be incorporated as a foundational element of Quranic pedagogy within educational curricula.

Keywords

Divine principles . victory of truth over falsehood

Tafsīr al-Mīzān

Allama Tabataba'i

pedagogical implications