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جعفر بن محمد الصادق عليه السلام

Jaʿfar al-Ṣādiq (ʿa)

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Died 148 AH

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9,745 narrations 56% of them in Al-Kāfi

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  1. 8. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from and Muhammad ibn Yahya from Muhammad ibn al-Husayn all from ‘Uthman from ibn ‘Isa from Sama‘ah from one of the two Imams (a.s.), who has said the following

    “The Messenger of Allah (sw) took part in war in the company of women so that they could nurse the wounded. He did not…

    Al-Kāfi #74 Volume 5 Read the narration
  2. 2. Ali (Ibn Ibrahim) narrated from his father, from some of his companions, from al-Sakuni, that Abu Abdillah al-Sadiq (as) said

    A group of people from Muzaynah came to the Prophet (saw) and he asked them, "What is your slogan?" They said, "It is…

    Al-Kāfi #80 Volume 5 Read the narration
  3. "Abu Abdullah (as) has said that our slogan [today] is, 'Oh Muhammad, Oh Muhammad'. On the day of Badr it was, ‘Oh…

    Al-Kāfi #79 Volume 5 Read the narration
  4. 2. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu ‘Um ay r from Hisham ibn Salim who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that the Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family…

    Al-Kāfi #1302 Volume 6 Read the narration
  5. Hadith.5078 - Al-Hasan ibn Mahbub narrated from Nu'aym ibn Ibrahim from Misma Abu Sayyar from Abu Abdullah (as) regarding four people who testified against a woman for adultery, and one of them was her husband. Imam (as) said

    "The three (other witnesses) are to be flogged, and her husband is to perform lian (mutual cursing) with her. They are…

    Man Lā Yaḥḍuruh al-Faqīh #111 Volume 4 Read the narration
  6. Hadith.5086 - Abu Ayyub narrated from Hariz from Abu Abdullah (as) who said

    I asked Imam (as) about a man falsely accusing the son of a woman whose rights were violated (Al-maghsubah) by saying to…

    Man Lā Yaḥḍuruh al-Faqīh #118 Volume 4 Read the narration
  7. Hadith.5100 - In the narration of Ghiyath ibn Ibrahim from Abu Abdullah Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) from his father, Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Baqir (as), it is reported: "Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (as) was presented in Kufa with a man who had stolen a pigeon, but he did not cut off his hand and said

    'I do not cut off (a hand) for stealing birds.'"

    Man Lā Yaḥḍuruh al-Faqīh #132 Volume 4 Read the narration
  8. Hadith.5127 - Muhammad ibn Abdullah ibn Hilal narrated from his father from Abu Abdullah (as) who said

    I asked Imam (as): "Tell me why the right hand and the left foot of a thief are cut off, but not the right hand and the…

    Man Lā Yaḥḍuruh al-Faqīh #159 Volume 4 Read the narration
  9. Hadith.5102 - Hammad narrated from Al-Halabi from Abu Abdullah (as) regarding a man who went to another man and said

    "So-and-so sent me to you to collect such-and-such," and the man gave it to him, believing him. Later, he met the…

    Man Lā Yaḥḍuruh al-Faqīh #134 Volume 4 Read the narration
  10. 468. Ali, from his father, from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr, from Abdullah Bin Sinan, who has narrated the following

    Abu Abdullah (asws) having said: ‘Whenever Ali (asws) Bin Al-Husayn (asws) used to travel to the Pilgrimage and the…

    Al-Kāfi #468 Volume 8 Read the narration
  11. 6. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from ‘Abdallah ibn Sinan from abu ‘Abdallah (a.s.) who has said the following.

    “The Holy Prophet said, ‘Allah, the Majestic, the Glorious says, ‘The discussions of the scholars among My servants are…

    Al-Kāfi #90 Volume 1 Read the narration
  12. 7-95 (The compiler of the book narrated) that his father - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Sa’ed ibn Abdullah quoted Ayoob ibn Nooh, on the authority of Muhammad ibn Abi Umayr, on the authority of Abdullah ibn Sin’an, on the authority of Aba Abdullah as-Sadiq (MGB)

    “Whoever says the following supplications at the end of the prostration of the recommendable (Nafila) prayer after the…

    Al-Khiṣāl #905 Volume 1 Read the narration
  13. 7-94 Ahmad ibn Zyad ibn Ja’far al-Hamedany - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Ali ibn Ibrahim quoted on the authority of his father, on the authority of Ibn Abi Umayr, on the authority of Ibrahim ibn Abil Balad, who quoted that someone quoted on the authority of Aba Abdullah as-Sadiq (MGB), “Whoever recites a poem on Friday will receive the same as reward for that day. God’s Prophet (MGB) said, ‘

    If you see a Sheikh narrate a tradition of the Age of Ignorance on Friday you should hit him on the head even if it be…

    Al-Khiṣāl #904 Volume 1 Read the narration
  14. 2. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Muhammad ibn ‘Isma‘il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from Safwan ibn Yahya and Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘For al-Hajj al-Tamattu‘ (advantageous) one sheep is sufficient.’”

    Al-Kāfi #1830 Volume 4 Read the narration
  15. 3. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn abu Najran from Muhammad ibn Humran who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Of cows Tabi‘ and Musin (those of two and three years of age) are the same for…

    Al-Kāfi #1839 Volume 4 Read the narration
  16. 6. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father and Muhammad ibn ‘Isma‘il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from Safwan from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following

    “This is about the words of Allah, most Majestic, most Glorious, ‘When their sides reach the ground then eat thereof and…

    Al-Kāfi #1884 Volume 4 Read the narration
  17. 3. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father and Muhammad ibn ‘Isma‘il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from Safwan ibn Yahya and Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following

    “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who is for al-Tamattu‘ (advantageous) and does not find…

    Al-Kāfi #1915 Volume 4 Read the narration
  18. “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘You may perform Tawaf of Ziyarat on the tenth of Dhu al-Hajjah. If you cannot find…

    Al-Kāfi #1932 Volume 4 Read the narration
  19. 4. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father and Muhammad ibn ‘Isma‘il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from Safwan ibn Yahya and Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Takbir in the days of Tashriq is from Salat (prayer) of al-Zuhr on the day of al-Nahr…

    Al-Kāfi #1951 Volume 4 Read the narration
  20. 6. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Jamil ibn Darraj who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘It is not harmful to depart in the first chance for departure, then stay in Makkah.’”

    Al-Kāfi #1964 Volume 4 Read the narration
  21. 3. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father and Muhammad ibn ‘Isma’il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from Safwan ibn Yahya and Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘If you like to depart in the first two days, you cannot depart before Zawal…

    Al-Kāfi #1961 Volume 4 Read the narration
  22. “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that when you decide to enter al-Ka‘bah, take a shower before entering and do not enter…

    Al-Kāfi #1994 Volume 4 Read the narration
  23. 1. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father and Muhammad ibn Isma‘il from af-Fadf ibn Shadhan from Safwan ibn Yahya and Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following

    “Abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that when you decide to leave Makkah to go home, say farewell to the House, perform…

    Al-Kāfi #2003 Volume 4 Read the narration
  24. 3. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father and Muhammad ibn ‘Isma‘il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from Hammad ibn ‘Isa from Ibrahim ibn ‘Umar al-Yemaniy who has said the following

    “Once abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), was asked about a man who travels in the months of al-Hajj for al-‘Umrah, then returns to…

    Al-Kāfi #2017 Volume 4 Read the narration
  25. 2. Humayd ibn Ziyad has narrated from al-Hassan ibn m h ibn Sama‘ah from more than one person from Aban from Salmah who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that Ali (a.s.), would send an animal for offering. He would then stay away from all…

    Al-Kāfi #2041 Volume 4 Read the narration
  26. “Abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that when you enter al-Madinah, take a shower before you enter or at that time.…

    Al-Kāfi #2092 Volume 4 Read the narration
  27. 5. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Aban ibn ‘Uthman from Yahya ibn abu al-‘Ala’ who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that Amir al-Mu’minin (a.s.), would not launch attacks against the enemy until after…

    Al-Kāfi #33 Volume 5 Read the narration
  28. 5. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from Muhammad ibn Yahya from Talhah ibn Zayd from abu ‘Abd Allah, from his father (a.s.), who has said the following

    “The Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause,…

    Al-Kāfi #86 Volume 5 Read the narration
  29. 4. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Aban ibn ‘Uthaman from a man formal-Halabiy who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that Amir al-Mu’minin (a.s.), has said, ‘If a fighting thief enters your house,…

    Al-Kāfi #101 Volume 5 Read the narration
  30. 1. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Khalid from Yahya ibn Ibrahim ibn abu al-Balad from his father from al-Walid ibn Sabih who has said the following

    “Abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), once asked, ‘What do you feed your family in winter?’ I replied, ‘I feed them meat, if there is…

    Al-Kāfi #1271 Volume 6 Read the narration
  31. 3. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Muhammad ibn Hakim who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that hot food is devoid of blessings.’”

    Al-Kāfi #1280 Volume 6 Read the narration
  32. 6. Ali ibn Muhammad ibn Bandar has narrated from Ahmad ibn abu ‘Abd Allah from his father from those whom he has mentioned from abu Hafs al-Abbar who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Nothing entering inside is (as good) as ghee but I dislike it for an old man.’”

    Al-Kāfi #1361 Volume 6 Read the narration
  33. 3. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn abu ‘Abd Allah from his father from al-Muttalib ibn Ziyad who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Ghee is a very fine sauce.’”

    Al-Kāfi #1358 Volume 6 Read the narration
  34. 4. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Ya’qub Yazid from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn abu Nasr from Fulan al-Misriy who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Raisin of Taef strengthens nerves, removes troubles and makes one’s breath…

    Al-Kāfi #1442 Volume 6 Read the narration
  35. 14. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Ibrahim ibn ‘Abd al-Hamid from al-Walid ibn Sabih who has said the following

    “Once sweet pomegranate was mentioned and abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), said, ‘Sour-sweet pomegranate is more suitable for the…

    Al-Kāfi #1456 Volume 6 Read the narration
  36. 1. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn abu ‘ Abd Allah from his father from certain persons of his people from abu Hafs ibn al-Abbar who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘You must eat lettuce because it cleanses blood.’”

    Al-Kāfi #1517 Volume 6 Read the narration
  37. 5. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Ja‘far ibn Muhammad al-AslTariy from ibn al-Qaddah who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that ’Amir al-Mu’minin has said, ‘The Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation…

    Al-Kāfi #1624 Volume 6 Read the narration
  38. 1-78 (The compiler of the book narrated) that his father - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Ahmad ibn Idris quoted on the authority of Muhammad ibn Abil Sahban, on the authority of Muhammad ibn Abi Umayr, on the authority of Jamil ibn Salih, on the authority of Muhammad ibn Marvan who narrated that

    Aba Abdullah as-Sadiq (MGB) told him, “O Muhammad! My father said, ‘O my son! God has not created anything more…

    Al-Khiṣāl #79 Volume 1 Read the narration
  39. 1-85 Muhammad ibn Musa ibn al-Mutevakil - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Ali ibn al-Hussein al-Sa’ed Abady quoted on the authority of Ahmad ibn Aba Abdullah al-Barqy, on the authority of his father, on the authority of Ibn Abi Umayr, on the authority of Al-Hassan ibn Uthman and ibn Abi Hamzih, on the authority of Ishaq ibn Am’mar that he asked

    Aba Abdullah as-Sadiq (MGB), “What is the first gift that is given to a believer?” The Imam (MGB) replied, “The…

    Al-Khiṣāl #86 Volume 1 Read the narration
  40. 1-13 (The compiler of the book narrated) that his father - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Ahmad ibn Idris quoted on the authority of Muhammad ibn Ahmad, on the authority of Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Isa, on the authority of Ali ibn Sayf, on the authority of his brother Al-Hussein , on the authority of his father Sayf ibn Umayrih, on the authority of Aba Abdullah as-Sadiq (MGB)

    “The Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali (MGB) was questioned about the most knowledgeable person. He replied, ‘It is one…

    Al-Khiṣāl #14 Volume 1 Read the narration
  41. 5-10 (The compiler of the book narrated) that his father - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Muhammad ibn Yahya al-Attar quoted Muhammad ibn Ahmad, on the authority of Musa ibn Umar, on the authority of Abi Ali ibn Rashid who linked it up through a chain of narrators to Imam as-Sadiq (MGB)

    “There are five things which are as I say. Greedy persons have no comfort. Jealous persons have no pleasure. Rulers are…

    Al-Khiṣāl #671 Volume 1 Read the narration
  42. 5-12 Muhammad ibn Musa ibn al-Mutevakil - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Ali ibn al-Hussein al-Sa’ed Abady quoted on the authority of Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Khalid, on the authority of his father, on the authority of Muhammad ibn Abi Umayr and Safvan ibn Yahya, on the authority of Al-Hussein ibn Mus’ab that Abu Abdullah as-Sadiq (MGB) narrated that he (MGB) had heard his father (MGB) quote on the authority of his father (MGB), on the authority of his grandfather (MGB) that God’s Prophet (MGB) said, “

    There are five things that I will not abandon until my death. They are: eating on the ground along with other people;…

    Al-Khiṣāl #673 Volume 1 Read the narration
  43. 5-20 Muhammad ibn al-Hassan ibn Ahmad ibn al-Walid - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Muhammad ibn al-Hassan al-Saffar quoted Al-Hassan ibn Ali ibn Abdullah ibn al-Muqayrih, on the authority of A-Muqayrih, on the authority of Talha ibn Zayd, on the authority of Ja’far ibn Muhammad as-Sadiq (MGB), on the authority of his father (MGB), on the authority of his forefathers (MGB) that Ali (MGB) said, “

    A believer rolls in five types of light: There is light from where he comes; there is light from where he leaves; there…

    Al-Khiṣāl #681 Volume 1 Read the narration
  44. 5-37 Muhammad ibn al-Hassan - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Muhammad ibn al-Hassan al-Saffar quoted Muhammad ibn Isa, on the authority of Uthman ibn Isa, on the authority of Uthman ibn Isa, on the authority of Abdullah ibn Miskan that Aba Abdullah as-Sadiq (MGB) said, “

    No less than five characteristics are distributed among the servants of God: certitude, contentment, perseverance,…

    Al-Khiṣāl #698 Volume 1 Read the narration
  45. 5-59 Muhammad ibn Ali Majiluyih - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Ali ibn Ibrahim ibn Hashim quoted his father, on the authority of Abdullah ibn Maymun al-Qad-dah, on the authority of Ja’far ibn Muhammad, on the authority of Ja’far ibn Muhammad as-Sadiq (MGB), on the authority of his father (MGB), on the authority of his forefathers (MGB), on the authority of Ali (MGB) that God’s Prophet (MGB) said, “

    You should be shy in front of God as He deserves.” He (MGB) was asked, “What should we do?” The Prophet (MGB) said, “If…

    Al-Khiṣāl #720 Volume 1 Read the narration
  46. 5-63 Muhammad ibn Musa ibn al-Mutevakil - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Abdullah ibn Ja’far al-Homayry quoted Ibrahim ibn Hashim, on the authority of Abdullah ibn Maymun , on the authority of Ja’far ibn Muhammad as-Sadiq (MGB), on the authority of his father (MGB), on the authority of his forefathers, on the authority of Ali (MGB) that Jesus the son of Mary (MGB) said, “

    Blessed be those who have five characteristics. Blessed be those who think when they are silent; who get advice by…

    Al-Khiṣāl #724 Volume 1 Read the narration
  47. 5-83 (The compiler of the book narrated) that his father - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Abdullah ibn Ja’far al-Homayry quoted Ibrahim ibn Mahzyar, on the authority of his brother Ali ibn Mahzyar, on the authority of Al-Hussein ibn Sa’id, on the authority of Safvan ibn Yahya, on the authority of Muhammad ibn Hakim, on the authority of Maymun al-Ban that Aba Abdullah as-Sadiq (MGB) said, “

    There following five are the signs before the coming of the Riser (MGB): the appearance of al-Yamani; the appearance of…

    Al-Khiṣāl #744 Volume 1 Read the narration
  48. 5-50 Muhammad ibn al-Hassan ibn Ahmad ibn al-Walid - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Muhammad ibn al-Hassan al-Saffar quoted Ibrahim ibn Hashim, on the authority of Abdul Rahman ibn Himad, on the authority of Ibrahim ibn Abdul-Hamid, on the authority of Abi Usamah, “Aba Abdullah as-Sadiq (MGB) asked me, ‘Do you want me to inform you about five things which no one is aware of?’

    I said, ‘Yes.’ He (MGB) replied, ‘Verily the knowledge of the Hour is with God (alone). It is He Who sends down rain,…

    Al-Khiṣāl #711 Volume 1 Read the narration
  49. 5-51 Muhammad ibn Musa ibn al-Mutevakil - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Abdullah ibn Ja’far al-Homayry quoted Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Isa, on the authority of Al-Hassan ibn Mahboob, on the authority of Abi Vilad (al-Hinat), on the authority of Aba Abdullah as-Sadiq (MGB) that Ali ibn al-Hussein as-Sajjad (MGB) said, “

    Indeed the perfection of a Muslim’s faith can be recognized by the following five things: not saying absurd things;…

    Al-Khiṣāl #712 Volume 1 Read the narration
  50. 12-54 (The compiler of the book narrated) that his father - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Muhammad ibn Yahya al-Attar quoted Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Yahya, on the authority of Ibrahim ibn Ishaq, on the authority of Muhammad ibn Isa, on the authority of Ubaydullah al-Dihqan, on the authority of Durost, on the authority of Abdullah ibn Sin’an that Aba Abdullah as-Sadiq (MGB) said, “

    There are twelve characteristics in brushing the teeth with a toothbrush that is a recommendable practice. It cleans the…

    Al-Khiṣāl #1087 Volume 1 Read the narration
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