Anthropological Foundations of Understanding Religion from the Perspective of Ayatollah Javadi Amoli

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, Lorestan University

2 Graduate of Allameh Tabataba’i University

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Understanding religion as the essence of individual and social perfection depends on attention to its epistemological and anthropological foundations. From this perspective, since human beings are the potential origin of religion, it is necessary to clarify on what anthropological basis religious teachings are organized and what image of human needs, capacities, deficiencies, and ultimate goals religion presents—an imperative that has gained even greater significance in the face of emerging doubts. Ayatollah Javadi Amoli, in his works, considers the understanding of religion as a multidimensional process, which remains incomplete without comprehending the human’s position on three levels: active, internal, and ultimate. At the active level, humans are free and rational beings who play an active role in the acceptance and understanding of religion. At the internal level, the divine nature (fitrah), intellect, and heart, as intrinsic faculties, provide the foundation for religious knowledge. At the ultimate level, closeness to God and attainment of final perfection are introduced as the main motivators and goals of understanding religion. The present study, using a descriptive-analytical method, elaborates on these three levels and demonstrates that Javadi Amoli’s anthropology provides an essential foundation for achieving a comprehensive and profound understanding of religion.

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Available Online from 13 June 2026

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