Document Type : Research Article

Authors

• Mahmood Karimi ¹
• Seyd Sajad Tabatabaey Nejad ²

¹ Associate professor, in Quran and Hadith Sciences, the University of Emam Sadiq

² Phd Student, in Quran and Hadith sciences, the University of Emam Sadiq

Abstract

“Etan Kohlberg” is one of the most outstanding orientalists studying Shiism. Giving a brief introduction of Etan Kohlberg and his works, this article presents a complete report of his article on “Jihad” along with a critical analysis of its contents and sources .
In his article, the Development of the Imami Shiite doctrine of "Jihad", showing the historical evidence and relying on certain traditions, Etan Kohlberg has dealt with the Shiite approach towards Jihad at the time of Imam Ali and after wards.
The present article stating the focal points of Etan Kohlberg on Jihad, criticizes and analyzes the content and the sources of the article. It first raises, the similarities and differences between Sunnis and Shiites on the concept of Jihad and then states the sources and evidence of Imami Shiies on the obligation of Jihad.

Keywords

• Imamiyya
• Jihad
• Etan Kohlberg
• Critical Analysis
• Orientalists

Main Subjects

• Quranic Sciences
• Fiqh al-Hadith
• Interdisciplinary studies