The Sixth International Congress on Imam Reza (AS)

The University of Tehran and Astan Quds Razavi cordially invite academics, researchers, and scholars to the Sixth International Congress on Imam Reza (AS). In each edition, this global congress focuses on a fundamental dimension of Razavi thought to provide a platform for dialogue and the exchange of ideas among thinkers from various cultures and religions, aiming to revive monotheistic traditions and a lifestyle aligned with them.

In general, the congress aims to achieve the following strategic goals:

• Explaining and Promoting Razavi Discourse: Focusing on fundamental concepts such as justice, truth, human dignity, spiritual freedom, and the fight against oppression and discrimination to address the moral and social needs of modern humanity.
• Creating International Synergy: Establishing a space for global dialogue among scholars, researchers, and cultural activists to examine ways to realize inclusive justice and protect human rights.
• Strengthening Intellectual and Moral Convergence: Confronting spiritual crises, structural dominance, and moral decay by utilizing monotheistic and justice-oriented Razavi thought.
• Re-evaluating Key Human and Social Concepts: Analyzing truth, justice, dignity, and conflict resolution through the lens of religion, rationality, and spirituality to rebuild human societies.
• Developing a Justice-Oriented Conceptual Framework: Enhancing the understanding of policies and behaviors that lead to the transcendence of individuals and society in light of Imam Reza’s teachings.

The theme for this year’s congress is “Human Rights and Dignity in the Civilizational Teachings of Ahl al-Bayt, with an Emphasis on the Teachings of Imam Reza (AS)”. This theme explores the profound insights of the Prophet’s Household on fundamental human principles.

This year, the congress will feature presentations and discussions on a wide range of topics, including:

• Innateness and Divinity
• Ontology, Epistemology, and Philosophy
• Social and Political Dimensions
• Civic and Citizenship
• Ethics

Key Information & Submission Guidelines

• Dates: June 1, 2026, and June 2, 2026
• Location: Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (AS), Mashhad, Iran
• Organizers: University of Tehran & Astan Quds Razavi

Submission Requirements:

• Abstracts: Minimum 1000 words.
• Abstract Submission Deadline: March 9, 2026 (19th of Esfand, 1404 SH).
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: April 10, 2026 (21st of Farvardin, 1405 SH).

We encourage submissions that offer new perspectives and contribute to a deeper understanding of the civilizational teachings of Imam Reza (AS).