Al-Jūzjānī's Approach to Hadith Criticism and His "Antagonism toward ʿAlī": A Comparative Analysis.

This article explores the alleged antagonism of al-Jūzjānī, a prominent authority on hadith criticism, towards ʿAlī. Some scholars argue that he was anti-ʿAlid, while others disagree. The article reassesses al-Jūzjānī's alleged antagonism by analyzing his approach to hadith criticism and comparing his evaluations of hadith transmitters with those of his teachers. It suggests that al-Jūzjānī's unconventional attitude towards Shīʿī transmitters and other sectaries may have caused his alleged antagonism towards ʿAlī. The study discusses al-Jūzjānī's methodological concerns and his evaluation of hadith transmitters, comparing them with those of his teachers. It also highlights the diversity of early hadith criticism and its impact on the development of hadith science. [Extracted from the article]