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An Examination of the Concept of Maqbūlah and Its Authoritativeness in the View of Sunni and Shi‘i Scholars
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Ghasem Bostani1   , Mina Shamkhi , Ali Matouri , Fatemeh Moradi Kohnaki |
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| The term maqbūlah is a well-known technical expression among hadith scholars and jurists; however, its precise meaning and authoritative force remain subjects of disagreement. Some scholars broaden the concept and equate maqbūlah with mutawātir or mashhūr reports, while others regard it as a form of consensus-based validation of a hadith. This raises several key questions: What is the exact definition of maqbūlah? Under what conditions is this term applied to hadiths? And how is its authoritativeness assessed by scholars of both Sunni and Shi‘i traditions? Using a descriptive–analytical method and library-based research, this study examines the positions of scholars from both schools regarding the concept of maqbūlah and its evidentiary value. It also addresses related issues such as the classification of maqbūlah within hadith categories, its similarities and differences with other technical terms of hadith studies, and whether a maqbūlah report yields knowledge. According to the findings, a maqbūlah is technically a weak hadith that is nevertheless accepted due to supporting indicators and contextual evidence, such as: “practical reputation,” “external corroboration,” “consensus on the content,” “absence of criticism or rejection,” and “lack of contradiction.” Nonetheless, scholars often differ in applying these criteria to specific reports, indicating that the concept of maqbūlah functions as a relative and interpretive term shaped by scholarly judgment. |
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| Keywords: Consensus (Ijmā’), Talaqqī bi-l-Qubūl, Mashhūr, Dirāyah, Maqbūl, Maqbūlah. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2025/11/21 | Accepted: 2025/11/21 | Published: 2025/11/21
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