Under the patronage of the Acting Dean of the College of Arts, Prof.Abdul Mohsen AlTabtabai, the Cultural Committee of the Department of History and Archaeology at the College of Arts organized a lecture titled “The Karamiya in Nishapur in the 4th and 5th Hijri Centuries: A Study of the Relationship Between the State and Religious Elites”, presented by Prof.Faisal Hafiz.

Prof.Faisal Hafiz spoke about the early formation of the state as a political institution in the Islamic era, and the dialectical relationship between religious elites and the ruling authority. He explained that the study aimed to shed light on the political and social roles of the religious elites in Nisapur during the 4th and 5th centuries Hijri, focusing on their relationship with the ruling authority and the status of religious elites in Nisapuri society, such as the process of inheriting religious positions by children and relatives.

He also discussed the status of religious scholars with rulers, mentioning that the Karamiya sect played political roles in society in addition to being a religious sect, consisting of seven subgroups, including the Tariqiya and the Greek sects. He highlighted the ideas and teachings of Muhammad ibn Karamah, his call, and the political unrest between the supporters of Karamiya and the Nisapurians. 

At the end, the discussion session was opened, with several questions raised. Attendees emphasized the importance of the lecture, praising both the content presented and the style of delivery.