Ideological Correction and the Mechanisms of ldeology in Qazi Nurullah Shustari's Majalis ul-Mo'minin

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1 PhD student in Persian Language and Literature, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran

2 Associate Professor of Persian Language and Literature, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.

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Majalis ul-Mo'minin is regarded as one of the most significant sources in the intellectual, cultural, political, and literary history of the Safavid period. In this work, consisting of an introduction (Fatiha), a conclusion, and twelve sessions (Majlis), Qazi Nurullah Shustari endeavored to introduce many prominent political, scientific, literary, religious, and mystical figures as eminent Shiite personalities. This approach has historically led to the book being perceived as an ideological text and subjected to criticism and ridicule. Employing modern textual research approaches such as those of Jerome McGann, this article demonstrates that Majalis ul-Mo'minin can be considered a unique example of traditional textual scholarship and the revival of texts that have been historically excluded and marginalized for being labeled ideological. Indeed, it should be stated that these texts, beyond their literary merit, possess socio-historical and cultural significance and can reflect the beliefs and thoughts of sects and schools that have been overlooked and marginalized. The second part of the article aims to explain and analyze the ideological mechanisms employed by Qazi Nurullah Shustari in compiling Majalis ul-Mo'minin.

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Literary Theory and Criticism

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Available Online from 28 December 2025

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