Spektrum Iran

Abstract The renowned Iranian scholar Allameh Tabatabai (1892-1981) left behind a profound body of work that intersects various fields of the humanities. Grounded in his Quranic understanding of humanity as a social being, his writings consistently engage with social themes, seeking to explain the origins and development of human societies. Social issues and aspects of collective identity occupy a significant place in his thought. In sociology, the focus is on explaining societal processes and social change. However, this discipline remains largely Eurocentric and often neglects sociological perspectives outside of Europe and North America. This article aims to highlight the sociological thinking of Allameh Tabatabai, a major Iranian scholar, and introduce it to Western audiences where his work is still relatively unknown. Drawing primarily from his German-translated works such as "ABC des Islam" and "Die Schia im Islam," as well as his Quranic commentary "Al-Mizan," this study introduces Tabatabai's anthropological views and examines his perspectives on social themes. It explores his unique insights into the nature of human society's origins and development based on Quranic principles, addressing questions of historical philosophy and the role of progress in his thought .

Abstract Nothing in time and space is static. Everything, including people, is constantly changing. Humans are complex, social beings. The coexistence of traditions, cultures, religions, philosophies etc. has led to an ever-smaller world since the beginning of mankind. In this sense, globalization means i.e. movement and encounter in time and space. The perception of the constant changes in existence is an important step in the direction of acquiring transcultural competence. The understanding of one's own transcultural automatisms even more. The goal is to achieve personal and situation-specific communication and action security in everyday life, professionally and privately, or to optimize existing skills.