The Role of the Culture of Sacrifice and Martyrdom in the Creation of a new Islamic Civilization

Mohsen Zamani

doi:10.52340/lac.2025.33.16

The Role of the Culture of Sacrifice and Martyrdom in the Creation of a new Islamic Civilization

Authors

Mohsen Zamani University of Tehran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52340/lac.2025.33.16

Keywords:

Self-sacrifice, Islamic civilization, society, martyrdom

Abstract

In all human societies, certain values form the bedrock of a culture. The significance and status of these values are such that every nation perceives its identity, social and political life as dependent upon its adherence to and respect for them, and upon the complete transmission of these values to future generations. The culture of self-sacrifice and martyrdom is one such value that has been intertwined with the history of Iran and has always held a special place. It has long served as an inspiration for believers and Muslims on the path of human and divine perfection. This research, conducted through a literature review, aims to examine the role of the culture of self-sacrifice and martyrdom in the creation of a new Islamic civilization. The findings indicate that the safeguarding of values within the framework of monotheism, coupled with a deepening of the spirit of selflessness, a focus on justice and dignity in the pursuit of Islamic liberation, non-dependence on foreign powers, and the neutralization of sedition through a clear understanding of enemies, are among the most prominent strategies of the school of self-sacrifice and martyrdom in establishing and realizing a new Islamic civilization.

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