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Studying the Factors of Religious Diversity in Khuzestan in the Fourth Century AH
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Ali Bahranipour1   , Bahadur Qaim2 , Sajjad Papi3 |
1- Associate Professor, Department of History, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz - Iran (Corresponding author). , bahranipour@hotmail.com
2- Associate Professor, Department of History, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.
3- PhD student in Post-Islamic Iranian History, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran. |
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Throughout its history, Khuzestan has been a meeting place for various religions and sects. This religious diversity reached its peak, especially in the fourth century AH. In this century, followers of various religions and sects, including Islamic jurisprudential and theological sects (Mu'tazilite theological school, Sunni, Shiite, and Sufi sects) and non-Islamic religions (Christian, Jewish, Sabean, and Zoroastrian) were present in Khuzestan. This research, with an analytical approach and by referring to various historical sources and early religious texts, seeks to answer this fundamental question. What factors led to the religious diversity of Khuzestan society in the fourth century AH? The research findings show that this religious diversity was the result of three main factors. These factors, in order of importance, are: Khuzestan's geographical and cultural connection to Iraq, the religious tolerance of the Buyid state (ruled 322-448 AH), and Khuzestan's commercial and port location. |
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| Keywords: Khuzestan, religion, fourth century AH, Buyids, religious diversity. |
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Received: 2024/07/1 | Accepted: 2025/02/3 | Published: 2025/10/1
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