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The Dīn-i Ilāhī ((ペルシア語:دین الهی) lit. "Religion of God")〔(Din-i Ilahi - Britannica Online Encyclopedia )〕 was a syncretic religion propounded by the Mughal emperor Akbar the Great in 1582 AD, intending to merge the best elements of the religions of his empire, and thereby reconcile the differences that divided his subjects.〔 The elements were primarily drawn from Islam and Hinduism, but some others were also taken from Christianity, Jainism and Zoroastrianism. Akbar promoted tolerance of other faiths. In fact, not only did he tolerate them, he encouraged debate on philosophical and religious issues. This led to the creation of the ''Ibādat Khāna'' ("House of Worship") at Fatehpur Sikri in 1575. He had already repealed the ''jizya'' (tax on non-Muslims) in 1568. A religious experience while hunting in 1578 further increased his interest in the religious traditions of his empire.〔Schimmel,Annemarie (2006) The Empire of the Great Mughals: History, Art and Culture, Reaktion Books, ISBN 1-86189-251-9〕 From the discussions he led at the Ibādat Khāna, Akbar concluded that no single religion could claim the monopoly of truth. This inspired him to create the ''Dīn-i Ilāhī'' in 1582. Various pious Muslims, among them the Qadi of Bengal and the seminal Sufi personality Shaykh Ahmad Sirhindi, responded by declaring this to be blasphemy to Islam. ''Dīn-i Ilāhī'' appears to have survived Akbar according to the Dabestān-e Mazāheb of Mubad Shah (Mohsin Fani). However, the movement never numbered more than 19 adherents.〔(Din-i Ilahi - Britannica Online Encyclopedia )〕 ''Din-i-Ilahi'' prohibits lust, sensuality, slander and pride, considering them sins. Piety, prudence, abstinence and kindness are the core virtues. The soul is encouraged to purify itself through yearning of God.〔 Celibacy is respected and the slaughter of animals is forbidden. There are neither sacred scriptures nor a priestly hierarchy in this religion.〔(Children's Knowledge Bank ), Dr. Sunita Gupta, 2004〕 He increased the marriage minimum age for boys to 16 and girls to 14. ==Disciples== The initiated disciples of Din-i-ilahi during emperor Akbar the Great's time included (p. 186):〔 * Birbal * Prince Salim * Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak * Prince Murad * Qasim Khan * Azam Khan * Shaikh Mubarak * Abdus Samad * Mulla Shah Muhammad Shahadad * Sufi Ahmad * Mir Sharif Amal * Sultan Khwaja * Mirza Sadr-ud-Din * Taki Shustar * Shaikhzada Gosala Benarasi * Sadar Jahan * Sadar Jahan's first son * Sadar Jahan's second son * Shaikh Faizi * Jafar Beig * Raja Todarmal * Vin Krishna 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Din-i Ilahi」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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