Beyond the Isnads: A Structural Analysis of Shiite Narration through the Scholarly and Social Interactions of Abū Hāshim al-Ja‘farī
This study critically examines the structure of the Shiite narration system by analyzing both the isnads and texts of Abū Hāshim al-Jaʿfarī’s reports—one of the most prominent narrators of the third Islamic century as recorded in Shiite sources. As a case study, the research aims to investigate the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Arabic |
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Istanbul University Press
2025-04-01
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| Series: | İslam Tetkikleri Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/D8B095D519024CFD8B77BD0AD610F583 |
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| Summary: | This study critically examines the structure of the Shiite narration system by analyzing both the isnads and texts of Abū Hāshim al-Jaʿfarī’s reports—one of the most prominent narrators of the third Islamic century as recorded in Shiite sources. As a case study, the research aims to investigate the dynamics of narration transmission within the Shiite framework. It specializes in exploring the “beyond isnads” aspect of Abū Hāshim’s narrations, compiling data related to his scientific, social, historical, and geographical interactions to evaluate the credibility and authenticity of these isnads. The study raises questions regarding the consistency, reliability, and historical and social authenticity of Shiite narrations. It concludes that these isnads were often merely formal constructs, lacking substantive evidence of originality corroborated by other sources. Additionally, the research highlights the absence of critical evaluation of Abū Hāshim’s narrations and the scarcity of references to other members of Ahl al-Bayt in later narrations, pointing to underlying issues in the Shiite narration system. Ultimately, the study reveals significant gaps in the Shiite isnad system’s reliability and effectiveness as a tool for verification and documentation, both in Abū Hāshim’s era and in the centuries that followed. It calls for further research into the isnad traditions of other narrators to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the structural challenges within the Shiite narration system. |
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| ISSN: | 2717-6967 |