The Life of Imam Ridha

CHAPTER VIII ON THE HOLY QUR'AN Imam al-Rida, peace be on him, was the companion of the Qur'a`n; he always recited it, carefully considered its verses, and found in reciting...

CHAPTER VIII ON THE HOLY QUR'AN Imam al-Rida, pe...

36. Turning the Face during Prayer Al-Bizanti narrated, saying: "I asked him (i.e. al-Rida`) about the person who turns (his face) during prayer: Does such a person turn aside from...

36. Turning the Face during Prayer Al-Bizanti nar...

CHAPTER IX THE SCIENCE OF ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE It is not an act of exaggeration or extremism when we say that the Islamic jurisprudence of ahl al-Bayt, peace be on them,...

CHAPTER IX THE SCIENCE OF ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE ...

Some other Examples of his Interpreting the Qur'an 33. Regarding the words of Him, the Exalted: "And wherefore was there not a town which should believe so that their belief...

Some other Examples of his Interpreting the Qur'an...

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,...

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

CHAPTER SEVEN ON OBEYING THE PARENTS AND TIGHTENING THE BONDS OF KIN 131. Through his chain of authorities, he, peace be on him, said: ( 358 ) [Abu` Ja'far, peace...

CHAPTER SEVEN ON OBEYING THE PARENTS AND TIGHTENI...

CHAPTER VII DOCTRINAL RESEARCHES In his researches and lectures, Ima`m al-Rida`, peace be on him, discussed many ideological matters and disproved the vague errors and imaginations which the spiteful and...

CHAPTER VII DOCTRINAL RESEARCHES In his research...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

2. His Golden Medical Dissertation The sciences 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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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:...

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

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

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....

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

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...

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