چکیده:
The lands of East Africa are among the most important regions that, from the very first years of the emergence of Islam, attracted the attention of Muslims and Shias. Islam was gradually introduced to the people of these regions by Muslim immigrants, who accepted it, and throughout the centuries, they have experienced various transformations. The Shia religion, alongside the blessed history of Islam, has an ancient presence in Tanzania. Migrant Shias, especially the Khoja Ithna Ashari Shias, who have a background in the history of Islamic India, have played an important and decisive role in the history and culture of Shiism in this country as indigenous migrants of East Africa. By taking advantage of the region's favorable climatic and economic conditions over many years (from the 19th century onwards), while stabilizing and strengthening their religious, cultural, and social positions and exerting significant influence in various fields of their residence, they have been the primary and most important factor in the expansion and promotion of the Shia religion among the black indigenous people of this country. By being present among the Shias of Tanzania and Zanzibar and conducting field studies of their situation, the author, in this writing, while recalling the glorious history of Shiism in these regions, examines the current status of Shias in this country, emphasizing the cultural and educational institutions of the Khoja Ithna Ashari Shias in the revival of this Islamic religion.
خلاصه ماشینی:
By taking advantage of the suitable climatic and economic conditions of the region, they have been able, over many years (from the 19th century AD onwards), to ensure the stability and strength of their religious, cultural, and social position and exert great influence in various fields of their place of residence, becoming the primary and most important factor in the expansion and promotion of the Shiite school of thought among the Black indigenous people of this country.
By being present among the Shias of Tanzania and Zanzibar and conducting field studies of their situation, the author, in this article, while recalling the glorious history of Shiism in these regions, examines the current status of Shias in this country, with an emphasis on the cultural and educational institutions of the Twelver Khoja Shias in the revival of this Islamic school of thought.
Over the past few decades, with the aim of introducing and promoting the religion of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be them) under the supervision of various Shiite entities, including the World Federation of Khojas, the African Regional Federation, the Dar es Salaam community, and some charitable Shiites, these institutions have been established, among the most important of which is the "Bilal Muslim Mission" missionary organization of Tanzania.
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