, ,August 2026 ,Pages 335-344
Asst. Prof. Dr. Hossam Qasim Mohammed Al-Sumaidai ; Asst. Prof. Malik Mahdi Hayef ; Asst. Prof. Dr. Alaa Oraibi Saba
This study aims to identify the cultural role of Kurdish figures in Baghdad and its suburbs during the early Abbasid era, using Jabir ibn Kurdi al-Wasiti as a case study. The figures who migrated to Baghdad, as well as Samarra, particularly those of Kurdish origin, played a prominent role in bolstering the cultural and intellectual development of these two cities during this important historical period. The study focuses on Jabir ibn Kurdi as a distinguished scholar in the field of hadith transmission, seeking to highlight his contributions and scholarly role in Abbasid society. This is achieved through an analysis of his narrations and his position in documenting historical accounts and the biographies of individuals. The study also aims to reveal his significant impact on establishing the principles of accuracy and precision in hadith studies, and the resulting clear influence on supporting the intellectual movement and consolidating the knowledge base in the early Abbasid era