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An Examination and Analysis of the Ethical Theory of Sayyid al Murtada ʿAlam al Huda in Light of Theological Foundations
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Mohammad Javad Norouzi Eghbali *    , Abbas Mirzaei |
| PhD Candidate, Islamic Ethics Education, Faculty of Theology and Religions, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran |
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| Sayyid al‑Murtada ʿAlam al‑Huda (355–436 AH) is regarded as one of the most prominent Shiʿi theologians who has an ethical theory grounded in rational principles, the intrinsic goodness and evil of actions, and human free will. Using a descriptive–analytical approach and drawing upon his theological writings, this study examines the various dimensions of his ethical theory. The findings indicate that based on his corporealist conception of the human being, Sayyid al‑Murtada develops an ethical framework in which reason is considered the most important source of moral knowledge. By emphasizing the doctrine of al‑amr bayn al‑amrayn (the intermediate position between determinism and absolute free will) and human freedom of choice, he grounds moral responsibility in human volition and regards moral values as intrinsic and objective. Consequently, Sayyid al‑Murtada’s ethical theory exerted a profound influence on the development of moral rationalism within Shiʿi thought and opened new avenues for later ethical discussions. By harmonizing reason and revelation, this theory provides a robust theoretical framework for analyzing moral issues. |
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| Keywords: Sayyid al Murtada, Ethical Theory, Intrinsic Good and Evil, Moral Rationalism, Imamite Theology, Virtue Ethics, Baghdad School. |
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Type of Study: theoretic |
Subject:
Normative ethics
Received: 2025/04/13 | Accepted: 2025/08/25 | Published: 2025/10/2
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