the relationship between reason and religion from motahhari's viewpoint

one of the oldest and controversial issues that first springs to philosophersand theologians mind was relationship between reason and religion, and oneof the consequences of this controversies were division of philosophers andtheologians to fideism or inclusive and moderate critical rationalist.according to martyr motahhari, reason in itself does not contradict religion;and when reason conflicts with religious law, reason should be regarded asauthoritative. according to him, reason comprehends the spirit of islam andacts accordingly; although, it may apparently conflict with some narrationsand traditions. he neither believes in fideism and nor could justify clifford'sinclusive and strong rationalism. however, it seems to me that he agree withmoderate rationalism of thomas aquinas and the like; although his idea inthis respect to some extent is differ from them, especially in explaining ofthis problem.