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Rationalism in Traditions Related to Shi'i Theologians: A Case Study of Yūnus ibn ʿAbd al-Raḥmān

ABSTRACT:This article examines the viewpoint of the Imams of the Twelver Shi'a on the use of the rational approach within the theological sciences. To achieve this purpose, an extensive examination is made of the hadiths and historical reports regarding the most famous theologian-companion of the Imams, Yūnus ibn ʿAbd al-Raḥmān. A wide-ranging inspection which covers the reports about his personality, theological views, and juridical approach handed down by both his opponents and advocates is made in order to establish the Imams' view on him and his methodology. Moreover, in order to arrive at a more accurate conclusion about his approach, the theological hadiths narrated by him and the historical reports about other aspects of his life will also be examined.The resulting collection of all reports and evidence shows that early Shi'i theologians had no rational approach at all and that the approval they received from the Imams was only because of their role in disseminating the Imams' doctrine.