Reasons and motivations behind the opposition to the prophets (AS)
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- Written by Ayatullah Misbah Yazdi
- Editor Faisal Shaheen
- Supervisor Sayyed Roohullah Musavi
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In addition to the desire for corruption and worldly pleasure(1), there were several other reasons and motivations behind opposition to theprophets (AS). General traits such as selfishness, pride and self-praise appearedamongst the rich, noble and more knowledgeable of societies(2). Another reason was the bias that such people held concerning misguidedcustoms and false beliefs of their ancestors, which were erroneously respected by subsequent societies. (3) The protection of economical benefitsand social positions were also strong motivations for the wealthy, the rulers, and thescholars. (4)The ignorance and lackof knowledge among the public sustained their deceptionand obliviousness to the motivations of their unbelieving leaders. In turn, their obedience towards corrupt societal authoritieswas largely the cause for their feeling of satisfaction with their false beliefs and theirrefusal of the religion. However, the pressure imposed by the rulers and theoppressors on the deprived should not be ignored. (5)
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References: (1) (Refer to: Maidah: 70) (2) (Refer to: Ghaffir: 56, A'raaf: 76) (3) (Refer to: Baqarah: 170, Ma'idah: 104, A'raaf: 28, Yunus: 78, Anbiya: 53, Shu'ara': 74, Luqmaan: 21, Zukhruf: 22-3). (4) (Refer to: Hud84-6, Qasas: 76-9, Tawbah: 34) (5) (Refer to: Ibrahim: 21, Faater: 47, Hud: 27, Shu'ara': 111)