Investigating the concept and reliability of the traditions of Iqbāl al-qulūb (the hearts’ forward movement) and idbār al-qulūb (the hearts’ backward movement) and their relationship with the hadiths of jihād al-nafs (combat with the self)

In tradition sources and hadith collections certain hadiths under the title of iqbāl a-qulūb (the hearts’ forward movement) and idbār al-qulūb (the hearts’ backward movement)  have been reported recommending one to benefit from the nawāfil (sing. nāfila namely a recommended act of worship such as prayer) at the time of iqbāl and to refrain from performing them at the time of idbār of the hearts. On the other hand, there exist traditions under the title of jihād al-nafs (combat with the self) calling one to combat with his self to the maximum extent. These two groups of traditions seem contradictory. Having applied a descriptive-analytical method and having made use of a library-oriented way for collecting data, this writing investigates the issuance and denotation of the traditions of iqbāl al-qulūb and idbār al-qulūb, and their contradiction with the hadiths of jihād al-nafs (combat with the self). Considering the investigations done, it can be concluded that the solution for this contradiction is making use of the principle of wurūd and resorting to traditions that explain ways to treat the spiritual diseases.