Pilgrimage and its Dual Functions in Iranian Shiitsm

Salvation is the main concern not only for theistic religions but also for atheistic ones, therefore, all of them try to offer doctrines for achieving both salvation and redemption in this world or in another world. Followers of the Twelver Shiism strongly believe in salvation through the Imam. Imam...

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Published in:The international journal of religious tourism and pilgrimage
Main Author: Khoshkjan, Zahra (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Dublin Institute of Technology [2016]
In: The international journal of religious tourism and pilgrimage
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Iran / Imamites / Imam / Pilgrimage / Redemption
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
AG Religious life; material religion
BJ Islam
Further subjects:B Pilgrimage
B worldly / spiritual salvation
B Shiite
B Intercession
B Social Constructionism
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