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Department of Islamic Education and Training, Farhangian University of Isfahan
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Department of Philosophy, Payam Noor University of Isfahan
Abstract
This research employs a descriptive-analytical method to investigate the position and impact of repentance (Tawbah) on the transcendence of servitude ethics (Akhlaq al-Bandagi) from the perspective of Nahj al-Balagha. The study is conducted by elucidating the semantics of repentance across five existential dimensions of man: beliefs, emotions, volitions, actions, and speech. In the dimension of beliefs, repentance serves as a symbol of faith in the greatness, wisdom, justice, and divine forgiveness that are intrinsically linked to human existential needs. In the emotional dimension, repentance encompasses various levels, including the feeling of remorse for sin and the sense of separation from the Divine Origin. In the volitional dimension, repentance refers to the decision to abandon sin, the resolve to utilize divine blessings, and the striving toward returning to union with God. The consequences of repentance in the internal dimensions are clearly reflected in human actions and speech. In the stage of action, the repentant individual attains the station of piety (Wara) by abstaining from sins and, through seeking forgiveness (Istighfar), endeavors to preserve the path of servitude and cultivate sincerity (Ikhlas) in their deeds. In conclusion, the role of repentance as an ideal model of servitude ethics in Nahj al-Balagha is decisive and unparalleled across individual, social, and environmental spheres. This research aims to depict the broad and profound dimensions of repentance within these realms and demonstrate its significance in elevating servitude ethics.
amini soolari,J and zamani,M . (2026). The Impact of Repentance on the Transcendence of Servitude Ethics Based on the Existential Dimensions of Man from the Perspective of Nahj al-Balagha. Nahjolbalagheh Research, 24(4), 109-131.
MLA
amini soolari,J , and zamani,M . "The Impact of Repentance on the Transcendence of Servitude Ethics Based on the Existential Dimensions of Man from the Perspective of Nahj al-Balagha", Nahjolbalagheh Research, 24, 4, 2026, 109-131.
HARVARD
amini soolari J, zamani M. (2026). 'The Impact of Repentance on the Transcendence of Servitude Ethics Based on the Existential Dimensions of Man from the Perspective of Nahj al-Balagha', Nahjolbalagheh Research, 24(4), pp. 109-131.
CHICAGO
J amini soolari and M zamani, "The Impact of Repentance on the Transcendence of Servitude Ethics Based on the Existential Dimensions of Man from the Perspective of Nahj al-Balagha," Nahjolbalagheh Research, 24 4 (2026): 109-131,
VANCOUVER
amini soolari J, zamani M. The Impact of Repentance on the Transcendence of Servitude Ethics Based on the Existential Dimensions of Man from the Perspective of Nahj al-Balagha. Nahjolbalagheh Research. 2026;24(4):109-131 (In Persian).
