The Position of Imami Jurisprudential Teachings in the Control and Reduction of Moral Vices
Keywords:
Imamiyyah jurisprudence, jurisprudential teachings, moral prohibitions, social control, enjoining good and forbidding evilAbstract
Moral vices are among the social harms that can challenge the ethical and social well-being of society and create conditions that weaken human and religious values. In this regard, Imami jurisprudence, as one of the most significant normative systems in Islamic thought, not only explains individual legal rulings but also possesses substantial capacities for guiding social behavior and preventing the spread of moral vices within society. The main issue addressed in this study is the examination of the role of Imami jurisprudential teachings in controlling and reducing moral vices and the clarification of the effective jurisprudential mechanisms in this regard. The present research was conducted using a descriptive–analytical method based on library resources and jurisprudential texts. The findings indicate that teachings such as enjoining good and forbidding evil (al-amr bi al-ma‘ruf wa al-nahy ‘an al-munkar), the prohibition of assisting in sin, the prohibition of spreading immorality, and certain jurisprudential principles related to preventing corruption and preserving social order constitute some of the most important instruments of Imami jurisprudence for controlling and reducing moral vices. Based on the results of this study, Imami jurisprudence, through the provision of a set of normative principles and legal rules, can play a significant role in strengthening moral values, preventing the expansion of moral vices, and promoting the ethical health of society.
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