The Role of Imam Al-Rizā (A.S.) in Religious Unity and Islamic Solidarity of the Abbasid Era

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During the turbulent Caliphate of the Abbasid Ma’mūn, the only one who was able to call the Muslim community to unity was Imam al-Rizā (A.S.). He would far-sightedly adopt a stance in any arising opportunity that could reduce the grounds for disunity and divergence among the Muslims. In this article, attempts are made to analyze the role of Imam al-Rizā (A.S.) from this standpoint.