Narrations Concerning Respiratory Hygiene and the Prohibition of Blowing on Food under Scrutiny

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Associate Professor, Department of Jurisprudence and Islamic Law, Bozorgmehr University of Qaenat, Qaen, Iran.

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In the teachings of Islamic law, maintaining hygiene and health holds a special place. For this reason, guidelines have been included in the system of religious knowledge in this area. Among these, some of the recommendations in the narrations are thought-provoking and require investigation into their religious basis. One of these issues, which the present study focuses on, is the topic of respiratory hygiene and blowing on food and drinks, which several narrations in the Shia tradition have prohibited. The present study, in a descriptive-analytical and problem-oriented approach, while identifying the categories of narrations related to the issue, critically examines this type of news. The outcome of the research indicates that, in terms of documentation, such news is not without controversy, and in terms of denotation, there is inconsistency between their meanings. However, according to the accepted and customary principle of "Reconciliation is preferable to rejection whenever possible," a certain minimum can be derived from these narrations and used as a basis for action. The research also addresses some of the possible forms and disputes regarding narrations related to blowing and strive to provide appropriate answers to them.

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Hadith Studies and Researches
Volume 2, Issue 2
April 2025
Pages 117-142

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  • Receive Date: 22 January 2025
  • Revise Date: 16 March 2025
  • Accept Date: 17 March 2025
  • First Publish Date: 21 April 2025
  • Publish Date: 21 April 2025

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