Sayyid Ibn Tawus and Different Hadith Disciplines

The present paper is reporting the method of interaction of Sayyid ibn Tawus, a prominent Shii scholar, with traditions related to these six disciplines of hadith: supplications and recommended prayers; the exegesis of the Holy Quran; virtues of the Household of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him; history; Islamic jurisprudence and ordinances; and Islamic theology and beliefs. The author of the present paper tries to demonstrate some scientific benefits and advantages of Sayyid ibn Tawus's approach to these traditions in addition to some general issues regarding his approach. The author also makes an analysis of Ibn Tawus's views as the related discussion demands.