Psychological Analysis of ImamReza’s Sirah and Presentation of a Lifestyle Model

This study was conducted to extract Imam Reza’s lifestyle from his conducts and to demonstrate and classify it from individual, family and social perspectives, and practical and theoretical culture. Then, a psychological analysis of Imam Reza’s conduct was provided, and historic data were analyzed based on the big five personality traits to revive and explain Razavi culture. The previous studies conducted on Imam Reza’s lifestyle mainly focused on family, social, verbal, and religious dimensions without a comprehensive analysis using psychological approaches and related methods. Data were collected using library resources, and then, content analysis was conducted. According to the research objective and problem, historical anecdotes were extracted from the personal, family and social dimensions of Razavi conduct. Then, psychological analysis was carried out when the anecdotes were matched with psychological components. The model of Imam Reza’s lifestyle was then obtained by classifying his lifestyle in each section and its reflection in the practical and theoretical culture. Results of the study showed that from a personal perspective, over 20 traits including intimacy, devotion, time management, discipline etc. played a major role in his life. From a family perspective, traits including beneficence, kindness, gratitude, reverence, good humor and relief were highlighted. From a social perspective, traits such as helping people, observing divine rights and protecting the rights of the oppressed and minorities, diplomacy and social justice were highlighted. They all reflected the beliefs, values and symbols of practical behavior, and could be the basis for personal, family and social identities, which were considered as a lifestyle in the light of Imam’s immunity to sin.