A Comparative Analysis of the Views of Qom & Nishapur Imams' Sahabeh about Imamate

Abstract

During the late 2nd century, Qom and Nishabur were of most important cities which housed numerous Shi'a scholars who collected Imams' Hadiths. Although there were fundamental differences between the social textures of Imams Sahabeh regarding rationality and Hadiths, there were some similarities between the two thought courses, mostly named as "Moaredh Stream"[Contrast stream]. This stream of thought which could be said to belong to the Shi'a majority, believed in the relationship between Imams and angels and a sort of non-prophetic inspiration or revelation for Imams; however, it controverted any exaggeration and superiority and preponderance about them. On the other hand, marginal streams could be regarded as outcomes of Hisham ibn Hakam and Mofazzal bin Omar opinions which had some followers in both Qom and Nishabur. It seems Qom and Nishabur, despite all their dissimilarities and differences, got to similar upshots regarding Imamate. Three thought lines were present in both cities: first that of the majority supported by the city scientific scholars and Faqihs, second, Hisham Hakam viewpoint and third, Mofazzal bin Omar standpoint.

Keywords

• Qom
• Nishabur
• Imams' Sahabeh
• Imamate Science
• Ismah