Since is a society on the move, a society not in place, but on the way, towards an objective, having a direction, [then we need an (from the same roo… - Ali Shariati

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Since is a society on the move, a society not in place, but on the way, towards an objective, having a direction, [then we need an (from the same root as umma) to lead us toward that objective].

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About Ali Shariati

Ali Shariati Mazinani (November 23, 1933 – 18 June 1977) was an Iranian revolutionary and sociologist, who focused on the sociology of religion. He is held as one of the most influential Iranian intellectuals of the 20th century and has been called the 'ideologue of the Iranian Revolution'.

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Native Name: علی شريعتی
Alternative Names: Ali Mazinani Ali Shari'ati Ali Chariati Ali Shariati Mazinani
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In the world view of , man fears only one power, and is answerable before only one judge. He turns to only one qibla, and directs his hopes and desires to only one source. And the corollary is that all else is false and pointless all the diverse and variegated tendencies, strivings, fears, desires and hopes of man are vain and fruitless.

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