The Historical Investigation of Explanation of Nahj ol- Balage by Ibn e- Abi Hadid Regarding Imam Hossein PBUH

Document Type : Research Paper

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Assistant professor of Tehran University

Abstract

It has been written one of the greatest and the most important explanation of Nahj ol- Balaqeh by Ibn e- Abi Hadid. This explanation being included the significant historical data in relation to Imam Hussein is deserved to be studied and criticized from various aspects. Following a quick review on the historical method of this interpretation and its characteristics, the present article has studied the historical narrations of this book in regard with Imam Hussein in the issues such as: the events prior to the imamate of Imam Hossein, animosity towards the family of Imam, prophecies concerning Karbala drama, giving idea pertaining to the position of Imam Hossein and the details of Karbala incident, furthermore, it has comparatively studied it with the other sources when required.

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