Nahj Al Haq Va Kashf Al Sedq
Nahj Al Haq Va Kashf Al Sedq (Way of rightness and discovering truth) is a theological book written by Allameh Hilli(Died:726 lunar). This book counted as one of the most argumentative books amongst Shiites on religious beliefs. This book concerned with differentiations of Sunnism with The Holy Quran And religious principles in Islam. The author also concerned with reasons in defense of Shiite and its Authority as a right sect.
| Author | hilli |
|---|---|
| Language | Arabic |
| Genre | theology, jurisprudence |
Publication date | 1426 lunar |
| Media type | Print book |
Author
Abu Mansur Jamal Addin Hasan Ibn Yousef Ibn Motahhar known as Allameh Hilli(b.1250/died:1325) was the theologian and expounder of doctrines of the Shiites.[1] he is best known for his writing on jurisprudence and theology.[2]
Motive of writing
Allameh Helli wrote Nahj Al Sedq by the order of Uljaytu Sultan Muhammad Khoda Bandeh, the ruler of Mogul. Fazl Ibn Rouzbahan Isfahani wrote a book namely " Ibtal Al Batel Va Ihmal Kashf Al Atel" in rejecting of Nahj Al Sedq. Shahid Qadi Nou Allah Shoushtari criticized the latter and defend of Allameh Hilli's Book in his book namely" Ihqaq Al Haq".[3]
Content
The book concerned with religious beliefs, principles and jurisprudence in eight questions as follow:
- First question is on sensibles (Mahsousat) and divided into seven subjects such as: perception, conditions of Seeing,etc.
- Second question is on knowledge and divided into seven subjects such as: necessary of knowledge by men of knowledge, knowledge on conclusion in assessments.
- Third question is on God' Adjective and Justice and divided into eleven subjects like almighty, not being corporeal of Allah .
- Fourth question is on prophecy and divided into three parts such as being innocent of The Holy Prophet's mother and father.
- Fifth question is on Imamate or leadership and divided into four topics like determination of Imam.
- Sixth question is on resurrection and divided into two parts such as proving of corporeal resurrection.
- Seventh question is on principles of jurisprudence and divided into two parts such as religious duty.
- Eights question is on jurisprudence and divided into seventeen parts.[4]
Translation
This book has published five Times Nahj Al Sedq also translated to Persian by Alireza kohansal.
References
- ↑ ( http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/265909/al-Hilli)
- ↑ (http://www.oxfordislamicstudies.com/article/opr/t125/e847?_hi=4&_pos=67
- ↑ (Nahj Al Haq, Translation,p.44.Mashhad, Ashura, 1379 solar)
- ↑ (Nahj Al Haq,p.34, Allameh Hilli, Qom. Dar Al Hegira,1421 lunar)
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