The Adaptation of the Ghadir Khom Event with the narrations of Ibn Shahr Ashob Mazandarani and its Reflection on Iranian Painting

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1 Department of Quran and Hadith Sciences, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

2 Department of Quran and Hadith Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Iran.

Abstract

In this article, by examining a number of the hadiths of the Infallibles and Imamate, it has been determined that the most imperative document of the event of Ghadir Khom and infallibility and Imamate of Imams (AS) is the existence of Quranic texts and narrations in which there is a consensus among the Imams. By observing, in general, it can be said that the situation of the narrators was examined based on the opinions of the Shiite men that is found in most of the series of documents of the narrations of the infallibility and Imamate and is of a reliable source. Of course, a few of them are not authentic according to the sayings of the pious men, but in terms of transcript, these narrations are deliberated. Among these narrations, most of them are of the meaningful hadiths, which include authentic, good and genuine hadiths. In the following research, by examining the interpretation of a number of the authentic verses describing the event of Ghadir Khom and the attributes of Imamate and guardianship of Imam Ali (pbuh) in the view of Ibn Shahr Ashob Mazandarani, this event will be manifested in the illustrated copies of the Ilkhanid and Safavid eras. Verses and hadiths are virtues and attributes that an innocent person needs to have; Among these attributes: being innocent of sins, being trustworthy to God, purifying oneself from sins and defects, and giving alms in all cases are indispensable. According to the accomplished studies in Iranian painting, which have always been the focus of religious themes, a unique attitude is seen. In the paintings, with the help of visual elements, the dignity of the province and the Imamate of Imam Ali (pbuh) is shown and generally this event is shown in an open and wide space, as if witnesses of this event are also present to attest this occurrence.
Research aims:
1- Investigating the narration of Ghadir Khom by Ibn Shahr Ashob and its comparison with available documents.
2 Studying the reflection of the narrations of Ghadir Khom event in Iranian painting.
Research questions:
1- Has Ibn Shahr Ashob considered the necessary documentations when mentioning and interpreting the verses and narrations of Ghadir Khom?
2- How is the narration of Ghadir Khom reflected in Iranian painting?

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Islamic Art Studies
Volume 16, Issue 38 - Serial Number 38
September 2020
Pages 282-299

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