A Query Over the Hadith Status of Imam Reza (AS) in Resources from Two Sects (Based on the Frequency and Extent of Thematic Narratives)

The narratives from Imam Reza (AS) organized in the form of hadiths, debates and scientific discussions are particularly important. In addition to delivering appropriate answers to various questions raised by scholars from other religions and schools, Imam Reza (AS) spoke and reasoned with his audience based on personal ideology, which contributed to one of his key manifestations of cognitive ability. This paper attempts to examine the frequency and extent to which the Imam Reza's narratives can be found in sources from the two sects. Statistically compared, the majority of Sunni resources, despite numerous narrators from Imam in those days, demonstrate a lack of narrative. This study revealed that juridical and ethical subjects cover a wide spectrum of Imam Reza (AS) narratives in Shia hadith resources.