Ma`rifat Adyan

Abstract Approximation of religions is one the issues which some scholars of religion have tried to actualize over the history. There are different epistemic foundations behind these approximating activities, which taken into consideration, will result in different manifestations in practice. Transparency and emphasis on correct foundations of approximation can provide the ground for the promotion and development of approximating atmosphere among the followers of divine religions. Imam Musa Sadr is one of pioneers in this field. Reanalyzing his words and works, the present paper tries to recognize his epistemic foundations in the three domains of ontology, theology and anthropology, among which are convergence of all existence, transcendent look at the reality of religion and attention to man's dignity.