Having a Critical Look at the Revision of Rāghib Isfahāni›s al-I›tiqādāt

Rāghib Isfahāni (alive in 409 A.H.), the famous scholar, interpreter, and theologian who wrote some precious works such as Mufradāt Alfāz al-Qur›an, Muhāserrāt al-Odabā›, Muhāverāt al- Sho›ara wa al-Bulagha, and Azzorī›a ela Makārim al-Sharia, has written a highly esteemed book on Kalāmi issues that has been corrected and published under the title of al- I›tiqādāt. The present paper introduces the well-known manuscripts of this book as well as its two provided editions. Then, some of the most important problems of Shimrān al-Ajali›s edition is pointed out. Incorrect records, the missing parts, and the large number of typos all show that there is a need for a new revision and edition of this valuable work.