The Study of Theology in the Philosophical School of Yoga and Its Critique According to Allama Tabatabai (RA), with Emphasis on the Interpretation of Al-Mizan.

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1 "Jamia al-Mustafa, Bint al-Huda Higher Education Institute"

2 Ja'far Ahmadi, Assistant Professor, Faculty Member of the Department of Religions, Imam Khomeini Educational and Research Institute, Qom, Iran.

10.22111/jrm.2025.52145.1295

Abstract

Belief in Tawhid (Oneness of God) is a fundamental principle of the Abrahamic religions, including Islam. Tawhid means the belief in the unity of God and the denial of any partner or deity besides Him. In philosophical schools of Hinduism, such as Yoga, although God is mentioned, the concept is completely different from monotheistic religions. In this school, belief in God is complex, emphasizing beliefs such as humans being the result of nature's evolution, idol worship, and union with the cosmic circle, ultimately becoming Brahman. These beliefs contrast with Tawhid and are considered polytheistic and heretical in Islam. In Yoga, God is presented in an impersonal, abstract form as "Brahman," resembling a cosmic force rather than a personal deity.

Individuals practicing Yoga must recognize the fundamental differences between their religious beliefs and those in Yoga. This is because Yoga practices may lead them to dismiss their religion and adopt Yoga's principles. This research, using a comparative, descriptive-analytical approach, aims to clarify these differences. It critiques the theology in Yoga from Allameh Tabatabai’s perspective, focusing on his interpretation in *Al-Mizan*. The goal is to clarify that the God in Yoga is unacceptable in monotheistic religious meanings and significantly different from the God worshipped in Abrahamic faiths.

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Comparative Study of Religions and Mysticism

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  • Receive Date: 31 May 2025
  • Accept Date: 08 October 2025

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