Justification and Explanation of the Theory of Marginality of the Imamiyyah Inherited Heritage: A Case Study of Hadith from the Chapter on Inheritance (al-Mīrāth)

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PhD in Quranic Science and Hadith, Master of the University of Quran and Hadith, Qom, Iran.

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The theory attributed to Ayatollah Boroujerdi, which considers Shiʻa jurisprudence as marginal to Sunni jurisprudence, is a matter of dispute among jurists. In some interpretations, the scope of this view has extended beyond Shiʻa jurisprudence and has been discussed regarding Shiʻa hadith as well; meaning that Shiʻa hadith is seen as marginal to Sunni hadith and has been influenced by it. In this case, understanding the validity of this theory is an important issue. The present study aims to demonstrate ‘What arguments and evidence exist to support the theory of the marginality of Imamiyyah hadith?’ and ‘What interpretation of it can be presented?’ Clarification regarding the doubts about the impact of Shiʻa hadith necessitates research on this hadith issue. The innovative approach of this research is historical phenomenology, which, according to the author, through recounting the context of the emergence of several hadiths from the chapter on inheritance in Imamiyyah jurisprudence, depicts facets of the historical realities governing Imamiyyah hadith and explains the validity of this theory. According to the author’s explanation, this marginality evokes the tradition of jurists annotating other viewpoints and indicates that some foundational Imamiyyah hadiths emerged in response to, confrontation with, and correction of the views of the general populace. 

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Hadith Studies and Researches
Volume 1, Issue 4 - Serial Number 4
November 2024
Pages 79-110

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  • Receive Date: 22 November 2024
  • Revise Date: 24 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 24 November 2024
  • First Publish Date: 24 November 2024
  • Publish Date: 21 November 2024

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