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CHAPTER FIVE ON THE EXCELLENCE OF THE BELIEVER, GOOD MANNERS, AND THE EXCELLENCE OF HIM WHOSE NAME IS MOHAMMED OR AHMED 81. Through his chain of authorities, he, peace be on him, said: [Allah's Messenger, may Allah bless him and his family, said:] ...

CHAPTER FIVE ON THE EXCELLENCE OF THE BELIEVER, G...

PART TWO ON THE EXCELLENCE OF FATIMA (A.S) 48. He said: [Allah's Messenger, may Allah bless him and his family, said:] "She has been named Fa`tima because Allah, the Exalted, has separated her and those who love her from the Fire." This part conta...

PART TWO ON THE EXCELLENCE OF FATIMA (A.S) 48. H...

CHAPTER TWO ON THE ADHAN 22. Through his chain of authorities, he said: [The Commander of the faithful, peace be on him, said:] "When Allah's Messenger, may Allah bless him and his family, began learning the adha`n (call to prayer), Gabriel brought...

CHAPTER TWO ON THE ADHAN 22. Through his chain o...

3. The Sahïfa of al-Rida Among the works of Imam al-Rida, peace be on him, is this excellent dissertation called Sahïfat al-Rida; a group of narrators has called it Musnad al-Ima`m al-Rida, and this name is closer to the composition of the dissertat...

3. The Sahïfa of al-Rida Among the works of Imam ...

The Characteristics of the month of April (Nisan) by Imam: The Ima`m has mentioned the month of April (Nisa`n) and mentioned its characteristics, which are as follows: 1. Day lengthens while night shortens. 2. Temper becomes strong. 3. The blood ...

The Characteristics of the month of April (Nisan) ...

2. His Golden Medical Dissertation The sciences of Ima`m al-Rida`, peace be on him, were not confined to the precepts of Islamic law; rather they included all kinds of science of which was medicine. The Ima`m was unique in medicine, and the clear pr...

2. His Golden Medical Dissertation The sciences o...

Group of precepts regarding the hajj Firstly, it is incumbent on a Muslim to make the pilgrimage when he is able to secure its prerequisites such as journey provisions and a she-camel. These are the clearest two conditions of ability. Among its cond...

Group of precepts regarding the hajj Firstly, it ...

B. Ghusl of hayd Hayd is blood which women experience and which Allah creates in the womb for certain interests. It is mostly black or red with slight straining and burning. If it happens to her and she finishes it, then Ghusl is obligatory on her, ...

B. Ghusl of hayd Hayd is blood which women experi...

CHAPTER VI HIS WORKS The historians and the narrators have reported that Ima`m al-Rida`, peace be on him, compiled a group of books some of which were (compiled) according to al-Ma'mun's request, in some of which he (the Imam) discussed and explain...

CHAPTER VI HIS WORKS The historians and the narr...

Al-Ma'mun lauds the Imam's Talents Al-Ma'mu`n lauded Ima`m al-Rida`'s talents and said: "You have quenched my thirst, son of Allah's Apostle, and explained what was hidden from me, may Allah reward you well on behalf of His prophets and of Islam." ...

Al-Ma'mun lauds the Imam's Talents Al-Ma'mu`n lau...

Al-Mu'mu`n questions Ima`m al-Rida Al-Ma'mu`n asked Ima`m al-Rida`, peace be on him, some questions. More likely, he wanted to test him. The Ima`m answered these questions which are as follows: Q1: "Son of Allah's Apostle, do you not say that the p...

Al-Mu'mu`n questions Ima`m al-Rida Al-Ma'mu`n ask...

The Imam debates with the Hindu High Priest The heads of the creeds failed to render the Ima`m incapable, and feebleness appeared on their faces. There was none except the Zoroastrian high priest, so the Ima`m turned to him and asked him: "Tell me ...

The Imam debates with the Hindu High Priest The h...

The Imam debates with the High Rabbi The High Rabbi represented the Jewish sect in the session which al-Ma'mu`n prepared for testing the Ima`m. The Imam asked him: "Shall you question me or shall I question you?" "Rather I shall question you," rep...

The Imam debates with the High Rabbi The High Rab...

His debate with the Catholic Al-Ma'mu`n took other measures to examine the Ima`m, that he might be successful through defeating him (in one session). He ordered his minister al-Fadl b. Sahl to summon the prominent theologians from among the rhetoric...

His debate with the Catholic Al-Ma'mu`n took othe...

The Imam debates with Abu Qurra Imam al-Rida, peace be on him, disproved the vague errors which were raised about Islam. Abu` Qurra headed for Khurasa`n in order to examine the Ima`m, peace be on him. He asked Safwan b. 1. Ibid., 40, p. 51. Uyun A...

The Imam debates with Abu Qurra Imam al-Rida, pea...

The Questions of Sulayman al-Maruzi As for Sulayman al-Maruzi, he was skilled in philosophy and experienced in theological researches. He was the most prominent religious scholars in Khurasa`n. Al-Ma'mu`n invited him, met him with friendly reception...

The Questions of Sulayman al-Maruzi As for Sulaym...

The Debate is being resumed The session returned. It was attended by al-M'mu`n, the eminent religious scholars, and high ranking commanders. Then the Ima`m turned to 'Umra`n and said to him: "'Umra`n, question me." Q13: "Master, will you tell me ab...

The Debate is being resumed The session returned....

CHAPTER V HIS DEBATES AND HIS ARGUMENTS The tim e of the Ima`m, peace be on him, is famous for the debates and arguments which spread among the great figures of religions, of Islamic schools, and of others. Violent discussions took place among them...

CHAPTER V HIS DEBATES AND HIS ARGUMENTS The tim ...

9. Haydar Bin Ayyub Haydar b. Ayyu`b has reported: [We were at a place called al-Qaba in Medina. Mohammed b. Zayd b. 'Ali was at the place. He came after the time in which he used to come to us. We asked him: 'May Allah make us your ransom what dela...

9. Haydar Bin Ayyub Haydar b. Ayyu`b has reported...

CHAPTER IV UNDER THE CARE OF HIS FATHER Imam al-Rida, peace be on him, lived under the wing of his father, Imam Musa al-Kazim, peace be on him, for twenty five years and some months. He witnessed various kinds of ordeal and misfortune which befell ...

CHAPTER IV UNDER THE CARE OF HIS FATHER Imam al-...

23. Yousif Bin Oghla Yousif Bin Oghla`, Sibt b. al-Jawzi, has said: "'Ali b. Musa, better known as al-Rida (consent), was munificent, just, worshipful, and ascetic. Were it had not been for his fear of al-Ma'mu`n, he would not have responded to rege...

23. Yousif Bin Oghla Yousif Bin Oghla`, Sibt b. a...