Abstract
The Holy Qur'an and traditions, both directly and indirectly, emphasize following the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) and his Ahl al-Bayt (AS) as role models, urging believers to align their actions with the teachings and behavior of these figures. The Hadith of Thaqalayn and other religious evidence also identify the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) as one of the primary sources of Islamic teachings. This adherence naturally entails modeling oneself after the Ahl al-Bayt (AS). However, in some cases, this emulation can involve analogy (qiyās). For example, when comparing the conduct of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) with that of others to correct deviations and discrepancies, a type of analogy is employed for modeling. On the other hand, some traditions explicitly prohibit analogical reasoning (qiyās) concerning the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) or comparing them with others, equating such comparisons to disbelief (kufr). The comprehensive recommendation of the Qur'an and traditions to emulate the Prophet (PBUH) and Ahl al-Bayt (AS), alongside the prohibition found in certain traditions against analogy involving them, and the frequent use of comparison-based modeling of their conduct in contemporary times, create an apparent contradiction. This study, employing a descriptive-analytical methodology and a content analysis approach, seeks to resolve this apparent contradiction and address the questions arising from it. By forming a "hadith family" and presenting the possible interpretations of the relevant traditions to the Qur'an, it demonstrates that the traditions prohibiting analogy involving the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) pertain exclusively to their unique status, virtues, and specific roles. These traditions do not concern analogy to model their actions and conduct.
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