Content and Document (Sanad) Analysis of "Maqtal al-Ḥusayn (AS)" by Abū Mikhnaf

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1 Professor of the Department of Quranic and Hadith Sciences, Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies,, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.

2 PH.D Graduated, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.

Abstract

Abū Mikhnaf, Lūṭ ibn Yaḥyā Azdī, was one of the historians of the first century and among the narrators of historical hadiths. His name is associated with the recording of events related to Iraq, evoking occurrences such as the Battle of Jamal, Ṣiffīn, the incident of Karbala, the uprising of Mukhtār, and more. One of his most important works is the "Maqtal al-Ḥusayn (AS)," which has drawn the attention of both early and later scholarly circles and is considered an inspiring element. The present study aims to explore the historical, literary, and biographical aspects of the "Maqtal al-Ḥusayn." In this historical work, textual and biographical points are examined, and it also reports the existence of a fake martyrdom work bearing the same name. It seeks to explain the reasons for the differences and the nature of its forgery. This work serves as a response to contemporary enthusiasts seeking accurate and authentic details about this event, and perhaps this very concern has spurred the compilation of similar works. Thus, it aims to clarify the credibility of Abū Mikhnaf and the scholarly value of his work "Maqtal al-Ḥusayn (AS)." Additionally, it seeks to shine a light on works that intend to utilize or rewrite Abū Mikhnaf's martyrdom account. It is hoped that this article will provide an appropriate answer to the question of ‘Who was the first to write about the Maqtal al-Ḥusayn?’ ‘How credible it is?’ and ‘How the authenticity of these reports and narratives has been examined?’ This article has been used library method to collect data.

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Hadith Studies and Researches
Volume 1, Issue 3
September 2024
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  • Receive Date: 09 May 2024
  • Revise Date: 09 September 2024
  • Accept Date: 18 September 2024
  • First Publish Date: 18 September 2024
  • Publish Date: 22 August 2024

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