Ketab-E-Qayyem

Ketab-E-Qayyem

The Origin and Authenticity of the Hadith on the Order of Revelation Narrated by Ibn ʿAbbās and Transmitted by ʿAṭāʾ Al-Khurāsānī

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
1 PhD in Quran and Hadith sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. E-mail: jannesari66@gmail.com
2 Associate professor, Department of Quranic Sciences and Hadith, Faculty of Theology and Ahl-al-Bayt Studies, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. E-mail: ahmadnezhad@ltr.ui.ac.ir
3 Professor, Department of Quranic Sciences and Hadith, Faculty of Theology, Farabi Branch, University of Tehran, Qom, Iran. E-mail: mahdavirad@ut.ac.ir
Abstract
The study of the order of Qur'anic revelation, specifically the one attributed to Ibn ʿAbbās and narrated by ʿAṭāʾ Al-Khurāsānī, highlights significant criticisms regarding the authenticity of its chain of references and contents. The research emphasizes the lack of direct connection between ʿAṭāʾ Al-Khurāsānī and Ibn ʿAbbās and notes discrepancies in the order of surahs compared to other narratives. This study evaluates the reliability of ʿAṭāʾ Al-Khurāsānī's list, examining ancient sources and comparing it with other versions. The findings reveal that ʿAṭā's list likely originated from him, not Ibn ʿAbbās. Through traditional and modern hadith criticism methods, it is demonstrated that attributing this list to Ibn ʿAbbās is not credible. The study also identifies previously unmentioned ancient sources for 'Ata's list, providing a comprehensive comparison with other narrations of the order of revelation. This research highlights the need for careful examination of the chain of references and contents of Qur'anic revelation lists to ensure their authenticity and accuracy. The study ultimately concludes that ʿAṭāʾ Al-Khurāsānī was the initial publisher of this list, challenging the widely held belief in its attribution to Ibn ʿAbbās. This analysis contributes to a deeper understanding of the textual history of the Qur'an and the importance of validating the sources of its transmission
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