Achieving an Ethical System in the Qudsī Hadiths through Content Analysis Methodology

The qudsī hadiths are a valuable yet often overlooked source of divine wisdom that contains the teachings of allah as conveyed through the language and expressions of the prophets. these hadiths are akin to the quran, but they differ in literary style. the qudsī hadiths are a treasure trove of rich narratives from the impeccable imams (as) that provide a unique insight into their profound wisdom and knowledge. one of the significant themes that the qudsī hadiths speak about is ethics. the ethical propositions found within these hadiths form a meaningful collection or system that presents a strong ethical perspective. using the content analysis methodology, a well-known and common method in religious research, the present study aims to present the ethical system of the qudsī hadiths. the results indicated that the qudsī hadiths, more than anything else, recommend individual ethics and focus on personal improvement. personal ethics in this collection of hadiths is defined within the framework of the relationship with god. among the most frequent components of this ethical system, we can mention the components of dhikr (god’d memory), infāq (almsgiving), and ṭāʻat (obedience).