Ayeen Alavi

Ayeen Alavi

An Analysis of "Jihad al-Tabyin" (the Jihad of Clarification) in Nahj al-Balagha

Document Type : research article

Authors
1 Educational Group of Jurisprudence and Principles of Jurisprudence, Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Al-Mustafa International University, Golestan Province, Islamic Republic of Iran.
2 Department of Fiqh and Principles (Jurisprudence and Fundamentals of Islamic Law), Al-Mustafa International University – Golestan Branch, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Al-Mustafa University, Golestan, Iran
10.22034/aeena.2026.2052.1029
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Jihad al-Tabyin (the Jihad of Clarification) is an intellectual form of jihad with foundational status in the Quran and narrations of the Infallibles (AS). It elucidates core theological and anthropological truths, as demonstrated in the verse: "And remember the favor of Allah upon you" (Quran This duty is entrusted to the prophets and their rightful successors. Centered on promoting divine knowledge, this non-violent endeavor—unlike military jihad—incurs no casualties. It fosters societal peace, stability, and order by elevating public awareness. Consequently, its expansion correlates with scientific advancement and social tranquility (Majlisi, Bihar al-Anwar,

This research systematically examines the doctrinal status and practical methods for actualizing Jihad al-Tabyin in contemporary Islamic society through the definitive lens of Imam Ali's (AS) teachings in Nahj al-Balagha. While its roots are in prophetic tradition, its formal modern research framework originates from the Supreme Leader's explicit emphasis, defining it as "a definite and urgent obligation" A significant research gap persists in systematically extracting its methodology from this text



Therefore, this study employs a descriptive-analytical methodology using library sources. It aims to first elucidate and systematize its conceptual status, and then delineate actionable operational models of Jihad al-Tabyin from Imam Ali's (AS) viewpoint in Nahj al-Balagha.
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 27 April 2026

  • Receive Date 15 December 2025
  • Accept Date 27 April 2026