Hadith & Hadith Sciences Archives - Tolou International Institute

Islamic Studies Digest

“Tārīkh-i Ḥadīth-i Baḥrayn” provides a comprehensive historical analysis of Bahrain’s role as a major center for Shīʿī hadith transmission. Dr. Suliymānī Āshtiyānī reconstructs the region’s scholarly lineage from early Islam through the era of the Imams’ physical presence. The work examines the methodologies of local narrators and their intellectual exchanges with other prominent Islamic hubs. This research successfully establishes Bahrain as a central pillar in the preservation of Shīʿī religious heritage.

Author: Mahdī Suliymānī Āshtiyānī
Reviewed by: Morteza Karimi

Ahmad Abedi’s work provides a dual perspective on the legacy of Allama Majlisi. It details his life as a pioneer of Persian religious prose and offers a methodical breakdown of the “Bihar al-anwar,” examining its 460+ sources, its authenticity, and its structure as a “mega-library” of Shii thought.

Author: Ahmad Abedi
Reviewed by: Dr. Muhammad-Reza Fakhr-Rohani