Explaining the Characteristics of Elitism, Strategy and Redefining It from the Perspective of the Holy Quran

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 PhD student of Theology at University of Mazandaran

2 Associate professor at University of Mazandaran

Abstract

Elite studies are one of the strategic issues for the growth and development of any society. According to the universal rule, the Holy Quran has a guiding feature and explanation of vital issues, and has a mechanism for expressing the components of the elite. Achieving a comprehensive and complete definition of the elite based on its capabilities and effectiveness in society and the characteristics of the elite are based on the revealed revelatory teachings. This research has been done by descriptive-analytical method and by studying religious and sociological texts. Contrary to Western culture, which is based on “humanist” thought, elitism in the Holy Qur'an is based on a better choice in every way, in the shadow of “monotheistic management” and “effectiveness” in society and based on the above components, three levels of descending, middle and excellent for the elite in the Holy Quran can be imagined and according to these characteristics, the redefinition of “elite” from the perspective of the Qur'an can be explained.

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