Document Type : The Quarterly Jornal
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Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran (Corresponding Author).
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Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract
The ability to communicate and engage in dialogue with others is an innate human trait. When conducted effectively, dialogue facilitates relationships and enhances social capital as a cohesive, unifying, and elevating factor. The aim and main issue of the present study is to examine the role and significance of dialogue in promoting social capital, with a focus on the debates of Imam Reza, using a qualitative method and a descriptive-analytical approach. The research findings are presented in the form of a theoretical model. This model demonstrates that Qur'anic and Imam Reza dialogues act as facilitators of relationships by embodying characteristics such as tolerance and gentleness in speech, honesty, special attention to the audience, understanding their perspective, respecting differences, politeness, cheerfulness, and brevity. These dialogues, by promoting constructive interactions, strengthening participation, cooperation, and empathy, as well as increasing cohesion, knowledge, and awareness, contribute to the enhancement of social capital components. Consequently, adherence to these principles leads to the improvement of lifestyle and the material and spiritual well-being of human society.
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