Strengthening Spirituality Ensures the Stability of Family and Society

Ardestan – A religious affairs expert said that weakening religious beliefs, reduced attention to worship and influence from the social environment are among the factors that can fade spirituality in society.

Hojjat-ul-Islam Wahid Kazemzadeh in a conversation with Mehr reporter, referring to verse 89 of Surah Mubarakah Nisa, stated: In this verse, God warns Muslims to be careful not to be influenced by those who want to distance them from faith and religious beliefs.

He added: One of the important points of this verse is to pay attention to preserving religious identity and avoiding accepting the negative influences of people who lead people to distance themselves from their religious values.

The expert on religious issues noted: Spirituality and faith are important factors in the stability of the family and society against various problems and pressures, and the weakening of these components can have cultural and social consequences.

Kazemzadeh stated: Paying attention to strengthening faith and spirituality, especially among the young generation, is one of the important issues that families and cultural activists should pay attention to.

Referring to the concept of spirituality in Islamic teachings, he said: The Holy Qur'an, at the beginning of Surah Al-Baqarah, introduces piety as one of the characteristics of those who are guided, and considers faith in the unseen as one of the attributes of the pious.

The expert on religious issues continued: Belief in God Almighty, belief in angels, belief in the resurrection and belief in the holy existence of Imam Zaman (A.S.) are among the examples of religious beliefs in Islamic culture that play a role in the formation of the spiritual attitude of a person.

Kazemzadeh added: Spirituality appears in individual and social life when religious beliefs are influential in human behavior, choices and relationships.

The role of friends in strengthening or weakening the faith of young people

Emphasizing the importance of choosing a friend and the social environment, he reminded: one of the factors that can affect the religious beliefs of young people is the type of friendships and the cultural atmosphere that governs their education and life environment.

This expert on religious issues added: sometimes people distance themselves from some of their beliefs and values in order to be accepted among friends or to maintain their social relationships; Therefore, families should be aware of their children's social relationships and provide the basis for strengthening their religious identity through dialogue and appropriate behavior.

Kazemzadeh pointed out: Effective religious education is not achieved only by advice and warning, but also requires creating an intimate atmosphere in the family, answering the questions of the youth and presenting a suitable model of behavior.

The effect of material attachments on religiosity

He went on to point out the importance of paying attention to what is halal and haram in life and said: In Islamic teachings, earning a halal livelihood and observing obligatory financial rights, including paying khums if the Shariah conditions are fulfilled, are emphasized.

An expert on religious issues said: Paying attention to financial issues and observing Sharia rules in business and daily life is a part of the religious responsibility of individuals, and religious issues should not be considered separately from economic and social behaviors.

Kazemzadeh clarified: In addition to paying attention to worship, one should also pay attention to respecting the rights of others, avoiding making illegal income and fulfilling religious responsibilities.

The responsibility of the family in the religious upbringing of children

Referring to the sixth verse of Surah Mubaraka Tahirim, he said: In this verse, God Almighty orders the believers to take care of themselves and their families against the fire of hell. An issue that shows the importance of parents' responsibility in raising and guiding their children.

This expert on religious issues added: Parents should pay attention to these values in practice before expecting their children to adhere to religious values. Because the behavior of parents can be effective in forming the religious attitude of children.

Kazemzadeh noted: Creating an environment full of love, respect, dialogue and practical adherence to moral and religious values can help strengthen the connection of the young generation with Islamic teachings.

The necessity of constructive interaction between youth and religious scholars

Referring to the importance of the position of religious scholars in society, he said: constructive communication between young people, families and religious scholars can provide a suitable basis for answering religious questions and resolving religious ambiguities.

The expert on religious issues continued: creating a distance between the young generation and religious centers, without a detailed understanding of its reasons and contexts, cannot help to solve cultural and religious issues; Rather, it is necessary to provide a context for more interaction through dialogue, logical explanation of religious teachings and paying attention to the needs of the new generation.

Kazemzadeh added: Strengthening spirituality in society requires the cooperation of families, cultural institutions, and religious scholars, and each of these departments can play a role in transferring moral and religious values to the next generation.

strengthening spirituality; It requires simultaneous attention to the individual and the society

In the end, he emphasized the need to pay attention to the factors affecting spirituality and said: strengthening religious beliefs should be accompanied by self-improvement, attention to the upbringing of children, conscious choice of friends, observance of Sharia laws and development of ethics in social relations.

This expert on religious issues pointed out: In order to strengthen spirituality in the society, it is necessary to explain religious teachings in a clear, reasoned way and in accordance with the needs of the young generation, and families should provide the ground for children with moral and religious values through their practical behavior.