Pathology of Reference of Ḥadīth to the Qur ān

The reference of ḥadīth to the Qur’ān has been introduced as one of the most important criteria for criticizing a text as well as resolving the conflicts among traditions. Employing this criterion in criticizing texts can be accompanied with pathologies and risks, which if neglected, would put the reference of ḥadīth to the Qur’ān with a serious challenge, to the extent that it might lead to the violation of the intention for using this criterion. Considering the importance of identifying these pathologies, the present writing tries to address the most important and influential risks, among which can be incorrect recognition of the field and subject of the tradition, improper understanding of the concept of opposition, and negligence of the intention behind is criterion.