چکیده:
Lack of peaceful coexistence and lack of tolerance are among the negative characteristics that are sometimes attributed to Iranian society as a historical and cultural issue. In some of the works related to the Iranian temperament, it is often said that the Iranian man lacked the spirit of dialogue and interaction and in the face of another, he always had a hostile and non-peaceful spirit. This article bases its claim on the critique of this image of Iranian national identity and tries to show that tolerance, especially in the face of religious minorities, is one of the special features of Iranian society. This research is a descriptive and analytical study and in collecting data, the method of documentary study has been used with emphasis on foreign travelogues of Safavid and Qajar periods. Based on the research findings, it can be said that from the point of view of foreign travel writers, although in some cases there have been some restrictions on some religious minorities, but Muslim Iranians based on Shiite culture throughout history. Religious minorities have always been treated with tolerance and moderation. And a lot of evidence and reports from tourists show the favorable situation of religious minorities in Iranian society and their enjoyment of citizenship rights and religious freedoms
خلاصه ماشینی:
Based on the research findings, it can be said that from the perspective of foreign travel writers, although there have been strictnesses regarding some religious minorities in some cases; however, Muslim Iranians, based on Shia culture throughout history, have always behaved with tolerance and moderation towards minorities; and many evidences and reports from travelers tell of the desirable situation of religious minorities in Iranian society and their enjoyment of citizenship rights and religious freedoms.
Because by studying the deep history and identity of the Iranian person through historical sources and travelogues, one can find evidence and examples that cast doubt on general propositions such as the lack of tolerance, forbearance, and lack of social interaction and coexistence among Iranians, and show that in the past, on a wide scale, a peaceful relationship existed between Muslim Iranians and religious minorities.
By studying and reviewing related research in this field, it can be understood that a significant portion of the research has focused on how the religious policies of monarchs and governments in 34 dealing with minorities in Iran as their focal point, and they have addressed it from political dimensions and have less approached this subject with an anthropological and social perspective; therefore, in this research, an effort is made to discuss and examine the position of religious minorities in Iran and the way Muslim Iranians dealt with them, by referring to travelogues with an anthropological and social approach, so that a clearer picture of the ethnic characteristics of Iranians can be presented.
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