Authors
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Assistant Professor, Department of Theology Education, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran
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Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Counseling Education, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
The Holy Qurʾān, as the charter of divine guidance, has explained various dimensions of human relations in four axes: relationship with God, with oneself, with others, and with nature. Among these, communication skills hold a special place in the formation of effective and constructive interactions among humans. The present study, titled "Understanding and the Position of Communication Skills of Religious Models (Uswahs)," seeks to explain the characteristics and components of communication in the conduct of the prophets and divine saints based on the teachings of the Qurʾān and narrations. The research method is descriptive-analytical-content analysis. The findings indicate that the Holy Qurʾān presents communication skills in three domains: relationship with oneself, with God, and with others, and emphasizes elements such as self-improvement, honesty, observance of rhetorical principles, polite speech and behavior, and sincerity of intention. Furthermore, religious models (uswahs), relying on values such as wisdom, forbearance, kindness, justice, and respect for human dignity, have presented a perfect model of effective communication. In contrast to the instrumental and unethical communications of the present era, the Qurʾān and the conduct of the Infallibles (AS) emphasize communication based on ethics, rationality, and human nature. Consequently, recognizing and following the communication skills of religious models can pave the way for reforming human relations and cultural reconstruction in contemporary societies.
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