an investigation and the criticism of faith from the perspective of the morjeeh

the present study attempts to define the meaning of faith according to the views of morjeeh since this definition distinguishes this sect from the other sects of the era and the belief in this definition of faith is the common point among all the branches of morjeeh. finally, this study criticizes their view on the basis of the quran and the traditions (hadiths) of the shiite imams (peace be upon them).this sect believed that they adopted their name from the verses of the quran. the views of the morjeeh were the following regarding the definition of faith:1- shahadatain is enough to become a believer.2- there is on need to distinguish between islam and faith.3- committing great sins has no effect upon one's faith.4- there is no relationship between faith and deeds. these strange views affected the thoughts of the muslim public at that era and deviated the muslim society from the right path which was delineated by the prophet for the salvation of mankind in this world and the hereafter (next world). this paper criticizes the views of this sect and proves that on the basis of the views of imamieh (the twelve – imam shiite sect) faith means oral confession, true belief and comes next to believing in islam which comes from shahadatain.therefore, great sins or very bad deeds affect directly the faith of a muslim and one can never deny the relationship between faith and deeds.