Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Guest Professorr at Shahab Danesh University and Level 3 Scholar at Al-Zahra Sisters Seminary, Qom, Iran
2 Guest Professorat Hoda University and Level 3 Scholar at Al-Zahra Sisters Seminary, Qom, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy and Theology, University of Qom, Qom, Iran
Abstract
Raj'a, defined as the return of individuals to life after death, is a significant doctrine in Abrahamic religions and is closely associated with the concept of divine justice. Despite the focus given to the return of the dead by various religions, a comprehensive comparative understanding of its significance in Islam, Judaism, and Christianity has yet to be fully developed. This research aims to analyze the concept of return within the context of divine justice, highlighting both the differences and similarities across these three religions. The research aims to identify the mechanisms of Raj'a and to explain how these mechanisms are reflected in various models of divine justice. The research method involves a qualitative analysis of religious and theological texts, complemented by a comparative approach that examines various religions and their philosophical and theological frameworks. The findings indicate that, in Islam, the concept of return is integral to a system of moral, historical, penal, and promise-based justice. In Judaism, return and resurrection serve as means to fulfill covenantal justice and historical promises. In Christianity, the second coming of Christ represents the ultimate stage of enacting redemptive and Christ-centered justice on a global and cosmic scale. The research concludes that the return in the Abrahamic religions, despite differing in time, scope, and nature, is integral to the realization of divine justice. A comparative study of these returns offers a deeper understanding of the relationship between morality, history, and divine promises.
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