Mafatih al-Hayat (Arabic: مفاتیح الحیاه, "keys to life") is a religious work written by Ayatollah Javadi Amoli intended to complete Mafatih al-Janan, a book by Sheikh Abbas Qummi.
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| Author | Ayatollah Javadi Amoli |
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| Original title | مفاتیح الحیاه |
| Language | Persian |
| Genre | Religious |
Publication date | 2012 |
| Publication place | Iran |
| Pages | 776 |
Authors
editThe authors of Mafatih al-Hayat are a team of writers working at the Qom Seminary under Ayatollah Javadi Amoli.[1]
Release
editThe book, which was published in 2012, has been reprinted by Qom's Isra Publication Centre 150 times within two years of its release.[2] When first displayed in the 2012 Tehran International Book Exhibition it was very well received.[3]
Differences from Mafatih al-Janan
editIn Amoli's own words, Mafatih al-Janan focuses on how humans can pursue the right path in the light of God. By contrast, Mafatih al-Hayat discusses the ways man can interact and communicate with other creatures.
Summary
editMafatih al-Hayat is divided into five main parts and a sixth final part:
- The first part is on the interaction of humans with themselves. The chapters in this section include: thinking, learning, keeping the body clean, eat, dress, adornment, accommodation, travel, sleep, leisure, sports and so on.
- The second part, on interactions with others, has chapters on fellow Muslims, foreigners, the poor, enemies, citizens and so on.
- The third part is on the interaction between people and the Islamic regime, discussing political, social, municipal and economic affairs.
- The fourth part of Mafatih al-Hayat is on human interaction with animals and discusses taking care of animals, enjoying animals, animal rights, etc.
- The fifth part is about human interaction with the environment, including environmental issues, soil, trees, green space, wind, rain, rivers, roads, fuel, tourism and so on.
- The final part includes work on lunar months, traditions and so on.
References
edit- ^ "The unveiling of the book 'Mafatih Alhyah'" (in Persian). The Library, Museum and Document Center of Islamic Consultative Assembly.
- ^ "A Look at Mafatih al-Hayat by Ayatollah Javadi Amoli: a book that represents the antithesis of secular thinking" (in Persian). Broadcasting Centre Branch.
- ^ "A Look at Mafatih al-Hayat by Ayatollah Javadi Amoli" (in Persian). Jahan News.