Arbaeen walk and minimal display of Shia utopia. fears and hopes

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Document Type : Razavi

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Master of Shi'ite Sociology, Allameh Tabatabai University / phd student of sociology of Kharazmi University

Abstract

In a recent decade (2010s), the Arbaeen walk, which is a combination of mourning ceremonies and pilgrimages related to the third Shia Imam, has become one of the most prominent and popular Shia collective rituals. A ritual that has in its heart a set of rites, customs and diverse cultures, even from the fans and devotees of the third leader of the Shia religion, from different ethnicities and nations. In the meantime, along with rituals related to the martyrdom of the third Imam, the topic of expectation and real and objective promiseism forms one of the special beliefs of Twelver Shiism. A belief that for many followers, along with individual belief, has led to the need to try to form collective movements as much as possible, towards the divine and universal promise. In this regard, the function of (setting the scene for the appearance of Imam Zaman (AS)) by attending the Arbaeen walk is mentioned by most of the pilgrims, promoters and guardians of this ritual. In this research, we intend to review the field and peripheral events of this ritual, and recall a set of supporting components for the minimal representation of the divine and human utopia promised in the Shia religion, along with the possible obstacles that may occur in this ceremony. The method used in this research is ethnography using the tools of observation, participatory observation, surveying, etc., along with document review.

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Islamic social studies

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Available Online from 24 February 2025

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