Introduction to Sejestan Hadith Circle

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 . Associate Professor of Quranic and Hadith Sciences, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran;

2 . Assistant Professor of Quranic Sciences and Hadith, Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Humanities Hazrat Narjes (S), Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Iran; (Corresponding Author)

3 . Master's Graduate in Quranic Exegesis and Sciences, University of Qom, Iran; (mhny744@gmail.com).

Abstract

Sijistan, a vast region in the eastern Islamic world, served as a center where narrators and hadith scholars engaged extensively in the acquisition, transmission, and dissemination of hadith knowledge. They produced numerous works, significantly contributing to the depth and breadth of Islamic sciences. This study investigates the hadith activity in Sijistan, focusing on the first five centuries AH, with an emphasis on scholarly endeavors in hadith transmission, compilation, and commentary. Using a descriptive-analytical method and library-based sources, the study highlights the following: 1- Sijistan emerged as one of the key regions in Iran contributing significantly to the narration, documentation, dissemination, and scholarly interpretation of hadith, especially within Sunni traditions. 2- Sijistani scholars primarily focused on compiling comprehensive hadith collections, writing commentaries, glossaries, exploring rare linguistic usages (gharib), analyzing causes (‘ilal), re-organizing previous works, and documenting the lives of narrators and authors. 3- The zenith of Shia hadith scholarship in the region occurred during the second century AH with figures such as Hariz Sijistani. In the context of Sunni traditions, the cities of Zarang and Bust became vibrant centers of activity during the third and fourth centuries AH, featuring prominent scholars such as Ibn Karram (d. 255 AH), Abu Dawood Sijistani (d. 275 AH), Abdullah bin Abi Dawood (d. 316 AH), Ibn Hibban Busti (d. 354 AH), and Khattabi Busti (d. 388 AH).

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  • Receive Date: 08 October 2023
  • Revise Date: 05 December 2023
  • Accept Date: 16 April 2024

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