Historical Writings Trends of the Revolution of Imam Hussain

Abstract

The fourth century of Hegira is distinguished among the previous and the following centuries with the increase writing productivity, especially the historical writings of the Shi'a sect; the reason could be the weakness of the Abbasside caliphate at that time, and the resulted separation of most of the Islamic states which led to an obvious decrease in the economic incomes. At the same time, some of the Shii families became rich and wealthy, so they played an important role on the political theater of the state. This role paved the way to the rise of the historical writing for this sect without any effect for the authority. This point had a serious effect on full the gaps of the third century writers whose most writings were distinguished with imitating the authority desire and policy.

Yet, this vision towards this century and scientists does not mean that their writings were perfect and without exaggeration.

So, to reach the aimed truth, we have to analyze their personalities and study their styles and methods of writings without giving them, rightfully or unrightfully, any manufactured attributes or artificial praise that may cover truth and the aimed information.