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A Critical Reexamination of the Theory of the Non-Existence of the Doctrine of the Infallibility of the Imam in the Early Centuries of Imamiyyah
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Mojtaba Moradi Maki1   , Reza Ezzati , Mehdi Farmanian |
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| The infallibility of the Imam is one of the fundamental beliefs in Shiʿism, which has been emphasized in the Qur'anic verses and prophetic traditions (hadiths). Nevertheless, some contemporary religious reformists, such as Mohsen Kadivar, argue—based on a selective reading of certain narrations—that the doctrine of the Imam’s infallibility was not formulated during the early centuries of Shiʿi thought. The present study aims to critically analyze and evaluate Kadivar’s perspective on the emergence of the doctrine of Imam’s infallibility by relying on Qur'anic verses and hadiths through a descriptive-analytical method and critical approach. The findings indicate that Kadivar’s arguments for the non-existence of the doctrine in the early centuries are not acceptable for several reasons, including: insufficient evidentiary support, contradiction with Qur'anic teachings, inconsistency with prophetic traditions, disregard for the views of other Shiʿi scholars, and opposition to the rational arguments underpinning infallibility. It is evident that the results of this research can play a significant and strategic role in promoting the doctrine of infallibility in contemporary religious discourse. |
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| Keywords: Imam's Infallibility, Kadivar, Early Centuries, Religious Reformism. |
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Received: 2025/09/14 | Accepted: 2025/09/1 | Published: 2025/09/1
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