The issue of women’s nushooz (violation of marital duties) is one of the issues raised in verse 34 of chapter Nisa. This paper emphasizes this verse by explaining the interpretations of lady Amin Esfahani and Ayatollah Javadi Amoli about the semantics and ordinance of "nushooz", and aims to compare the views of the two commentators of two opposite genders in the meaning and ordinance of nushooz...

It has been over five decades since the concept of “spiritual health” was first introduced in academic texts, and although many studies have been conducted on the subject, there exists no consensus on its definition and components yet. Nonetheless, this concept has been an inextricable part of Islamic Theology, which is more than several hundred years old. Therefore, it can be asserted that obs...

Tasneem, the Holy Qurān interpretation, is a comprehensive and contemporary exegesis that approaches the Holy Qurān with a multilateral perspective. Moreover, the moral character and comprehensive knowledge of the writer necessitate more attention to this unique exegesis. The interpreter has endeavored to present a pure Qurānic exegesis, yet narration has been used extensively in his exegesis. ...

Background and Objectives: Streptococcus sanguinis and mutans are dental infections agents. Due to the adverse effects of chemical mouthwashes, the aim of the present study was to determine the antibacterial effects of cetylpyridinium chloride mouthwash and alcoholic extracts of Melissa officinalis plant on the growth of these bacteria. Materials and Methods: In this laboratory study, M. offic...

     In mysticism, the pilgrim’s progress plays a significant role throughout the path to reaching God, the Almighty. The mystic’s perception of the nature of this spiritual journey plays a fundamental role in shaping his actions. Various mystics have chosen different ways for achieving this objective. Some of the measures undertaken by them are "self-knowledge", "austerity" and "love and affec...