A Comparative Study of Kolaini's KÌfi, and the Sahih of Bukhari

This article is a scientific comparative research about 2 old Shiite and Sunni collections of traditions, i.e. al-KÌfi of Kolaini, and the Sahih of Bukhari, from 5 viewpoints:1. The values and steps of the above books and authors in the eyes of the Shiite and Sunni scholars respectively (The compliments of the Sunni scholars towards Bukhari and his "Sahih", and some of the admiring words of the Shiite writers about al-KÌfi and its author, and the purpose of its compilation are given.)2. The characters, authenticity, and competence of both writers in their communities, and the authenticity of Shaikh Kolaini acknowledged by some of the prominent Sunni writers such as Baghavi and Ibne Athir;3. The authenticity of attribution of the above books to their authors, and the times of their compilations; 4. The arrangements of the 2 books; quantitative comparison of the collected traditions, the chapters and parts; and qualitative comparison of the collected traditions in each book according to their contents and depth of meanings;5. The grade of accuracy or weakness, and the right (false) attribution of the collected traditions in each of the 2 books, to the holy prophet and other infallible Imams, are also discussed. Some of documents, witnesses, and narrators in Sahih of Bukhari are proved to be weak and unreliable. Some hints and indications about prejudice of Bukhari, and his negative view towards Imam Ali and other holy Imams from the household of the prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.t); and his negligence toward his contemporary infallible Imam, Imam Sadeq, are provided and discussed.