Abstract
The Hilla theological school is regarded as one of the most prominent centers of Imami theological thought. Extending over three consecutive centuries, it attracted scholars who sought to benefit from its study circles, hosted numerous theologians, and witnessed the emergence of various intellectual currents. This school produced a remarkable and extensive scholarly legacy.
In this study, employing a descriptive methodology, I outline the primary sources on the doctrine of Imamate and the intellectual orientations adopted by the authors of this renowned school in their works. I identify thirty-one theologians belonging to the Hilla school who authored more than one hundred treatises.
The diversity of methodologies and styles reflected in their writings demonstrates the richness of theological thought in the Hilla school, which successfully integrated rational and textual approaches, as well as philosophical and mystical tendencies, while remaining committed to the foundational principles of Imami theology.
In this study, employing a descriptive methodology, I outline the primary sources on the doctrine of Imamate and the intellectual orientations adopted by the authors of this renowned school in their works. I identify thirty-one theologians belonging to the Hilla school who authored more than one hundred treatises.
The diversity of methodologies and styles reflected in their writings demonstrates the richness of theological thought in the Hilla school, which successfully integrated rational and textual approaches, as well as philosophical and mystical tendencies, while remaining committed to the foundational principles of Imami theology.
Keywords
Imamate; Sources of Imamate; Hilla Theological School; History of Kalam.
Abstract
تعدّ مدرسة الحلّة الكلامية من أبرز مدارس الكلام لدى الإماميّة، إذ امتدّت لثلاثة قرون متتالية يقصدها العلماء للإفادة من الحلقات الدراسية فيها، واحتضنت العديد من المتكلمين، ونشأت فيها تيارات فكرية مختلفة الاتجاهات، وأنتجت تراثًا ضخمًا يثير الإعجاب. وقد ذكرتُ مصادر الإمامة والاتجاهات التي اتبعها المصنّفون في كتبهم في هذه المدرسة العريقة. وعدّدت واحدًا وثلاثين متكلمًا في هذه المدرسة صنّفوا أكثر من مئة مصنّف، ويعكس هذا التنوّع في المناهج والأساليب غنى الفكر الكلامي في مدرسة الحلّة، التي جمعت بين العقليّة والنقليّة، وبين الفلسفة والتصوّف، مع الحفاظ على الأسس الكلاميّة الإماميّة.
Keywords
الإمامة، مصادر الإمامة، مدرسة الحلّة الكلامية، تاريخ الكلام.