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How did the Shia religion enter Iran? Iranians did not suddenly adopt Shiism, but gradually became Shia over ten centuries. During this period, various factors had a role in the Shiaization of Iranians. The first reason for Iranians' attraction to Shiism was the presence of companions such as Salman among the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) who was a lover and a sincere follower of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS)[1] in such a way that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said about him, "Salman is from us, the Ahl al-Bayt."[2] On the other hand, Salman's simple lifestyle during his time in Mada'in [3]and the mention of his place in the traditions[4] played a significant role in attracting Iranians to Shiism. Another factor was the presence of Imam Ali (AS) in Yemen and introducing them to Islam,[5] because Yemen was under the influence of the Iranian Empire during the Sassanid era,[6] and many Iranians were present in Yemen. Another factor was the severe discrimination between Arabs and non-Arabs during the time of the second caliph,[7] even after the assassination of the second caliph by an Iranian, the son of the caliph killed not only the assassin, but also his wife and daughter, who were Iranians,[8] but Imam Ali (AS) did not discriminate between Arabs and non-Arabs, even during his rule, he considered equality between Arabs and non-Arabs,[9] which attracted Iranians to him. Furthermore, after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), everyone realized that there were two readings of Islam, Umayyad Islam and Husseini Islam; Iranians considered Husseini Islam more acceptable, so they stood against the Umayyads.[10] One of the most important factors in the spread of Shiism in Iran was the presence of Imam Reza (AS) in Iran, which caused to endless love and affection of Iranians towards the Ahl al-Bayt (AS).[11] Moreover, the presence of companions and supporters of some Imams (AS) in Iran,[12] as well as the pressure from the Abbasid regime and the shelter of a large number of the Prophet Muhammad's family in Iran,[13] were other factors that attracted Iranians to this family and their conversion to Shiaism. On the other hand, the rise of Shia governments such as the Buyids removed obstacles to the promotion of Shiaism[14] and the presence of figures like Allamah Hilli in Iran had a miraculous impact on the institutionalization of Shiism among Iranians.[15] Additionally, with the advent of the Safavids and the official recognition of Shia Islam in Iran,[16] the circle of Iranians' attraction to the Ahl al-Bayt's religion was complete. [1] . The book of Solim bin Qais Al-Hilali: Solim bin Qais Al-Hilali, vol: 1, p: 387. [2] . Al-Mustadrak 'ala al-Sahihayn: Al-Hakim, Abu Abdullah, vol: 3, p: 691. [3] . Al-Tabaqat Al-Kubra: Ibn Saad, vol: 4, p: 66. [4] . Al-Darajat al-Rafiah fi Tabaqat al-Shi’a: Al-Shirazi, Al-Sayyid Ali Khan, vol: 1 p: 210. [5] . Tarikh al-Tabari = Tarikh al-Rusul wa’l-Muluk, Waslah Tarikh al-Tabari: Al-Tabari, Abu Ja’far, Vol: 3 P: 131. [6] . Ibid, p:472. [7] . Tarikh al-Ya’qoubi: Ahmad ibn Abi Ya’qoub, vol: 2 p: 154. [8] . Ibid, p: 160. [9] . Nahj al-Balagha: Sayyed Radhi, Subhi Saleh Vol: 1 P: 183. [10] . Al-Akhbar Al-Tawwal: Al-Dinauri, Abu Hanifa Vol: 1 P: 294. [11] . ‘Uyun Akhbar al-Rida (as): Al-Shaykh al-Saduq, vol: 1 p: 145. [12] . Ikhtiyar Ma’rifat al-Rijal known as Rijal al-Kashi: Sheikh al-Tusi, vol: 2 p: 857. [13] . Muqatil al-Talibiyeen: Al-Asbahani, Abu al-Faraj, vol: 1 p: 390. [14] . Al-Bidayah wa al-Nihayah: Ibn Kathir, vol: 15 p: 168. [15] . A’yan al-Shi’a: Al-Amin, Al-Sayyid Muhsin, vol: 9 p: 120 / Muntahi al-Matlab fi Tahqiq al-Madhhab: Al-Allama al-Hilli, vol: 3 p: 2. [16] . Nashw’ wa Suqut, Al-Dawlat al-Safawiyah: Al-Shaykh Rasool Ja’faryan, vol: 1 p: 35.