The Religious Identity and the Future of Convergence in the Islamic World; Obstacles and Solutions

Document Type : Research Paper

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Assistant Professor of Political Sciences, IKIU, Qazvin, Iran.

Abstract

Purpose: Islam is the focal point and central point for identifying and identifying Islamic societies and governments. However, the component of religious identity in the contemporary international system, and in particular the foreign policy of Islamic states, has failed to act as a major proponent and play a central role in shaping foreign relations and interactions And at times, relying on some Islamic thought has led to divisions and even severe crises and conflicts.
Method: The purpose of this article is to examine the role-creating barriers and the genuine function of religious identity in Islamic societies through the descriptive-analytical method, the challenges of promoting the convergence of the Islamic world in the field of international relations such as deviant currents and extremes. Consider nationalism and to answer the key question of how can the component of religion be in its true position as a major driver for the design of future interactive geometry of the Islamic world?
Findings: The basic premise is that in order to achieve future convergence in the Muslim world, it is necessary to revitalize and restore the status of a shared religious identity through solutions such as consensus-based redefinition of shared religious literature; It made it a strategic priority.
Conclusion: The study concludes that education and scientific synergy both at the micro level (such as the proximity of the elites of the Islamic world) and at the systemic level can enhance religious identity and convergence of Islamic societies.

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Journal of Iran Futures Studies
Volume 4, Issue 1 - Serial Number 6
September 2019
Pages 237-261

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