Investigating the historical course and the background of the references to the verse of Abraham's temptation (pbuh) in the issue of Imamate

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Master Graduated of Quranic and Hadith Sciences of University of Quran and Hadith; Manuscript Researcher and Researcher of Islamic Studies, Qom, Iran

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To establish and argue the issue of Imamate and the succession of the Prophet (PBUH), both theological-historical reasons and specific verses from the Holy Qur'an are cited. One of the most significant verses related to this topic in the contemporary period is the verse concerning the affliction of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). An examination of existing writings and articles on this verse reveals that the perspectives of some contemporary Shiite thinkers encompass approximately fourteen theological propositions. However, interpretations of this verse are marked by significant controversy. Therefore, it is essential to discuss and analyze the importance of this verse regarding Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) affliction regarding the issue of Imamate. This involves clarifying the historical development of references to this verse, particularly identifying which Shiite sources first discussed it in the context of Imamate, in which centuries, and tracing the evolution of these arguments over time. In this research, various Shiite sources were studied using a library-based methodology, revealing that referencing this verse to prove the Imamate is relatively recent and innovative. Over time, especially with the emergence of sectarian and theological disputes during the Middle Ages, references to this verse in the context of Imamate became increasingly diverse and multifaceted. In other words, early Shiite scholars and thinkers did not assign specific Imamite interpretations to this verse.

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Biannual Journal of research in the interpretation of Quran
Volume 11, Issue 22
March 2025
Pages 13-39

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  • Receive Date: 29 April 2024
  • Revise Date: 24 July 2024
  • Accept Date: 19 August 2024

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