A Review of Orientalists' Approach to Shia Hadith Resources according to Shia and Sunni Commentaries

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1 ] Assistant professor and faculty member of university of religions and denominations,

2 [2] Member of Al-Hikmah Institute, subordinate to Al-Mustafa International University,

Abstract

In recent years, some orientalists have conducted studies on Shialogy (Shia studies) and Shia hadith. The review of the process of these studies shows that they have different approaches in terms of method, attitude, and different dimensions of hadith-related issues, which show their attitudes towards different dimensions of Shia hadith-related issues. Some of these studies are about the Shia hadith resources, the review of which shows their different approaches, including publishing approach and correcting Shia hadith books, descriptive bibliography, methodological approach of hadith collections, and comparative studies approach. Using a descriptive-analytical method and searching many studies by orientalists on Shia hadith, the present paper reviews those related to Shia hadith resources, recognizes their approaches, and criticizes some of their view.

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Comparative Interpretation Research
Volume 3, Issue 2 - Serial Number 6
October 2017
Pages 111-138

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