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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. 7. Al-Husayn from Muhammad has narrated from Mu’alla’ ibn Muhammad from al-Hassan ibn Ali from Aban from those who narrated to him who has said the following

    “This is concerning my question before abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), saying, ‘Can I buy, sell or use services of one born out…

    Al-Kāfi #811 Volume 5 Read the narration
  2. 8. Al-Husayn from Muhammad has narrated from Mu’alla’ ibn Muhammad from al-ffassan ibn Ali al-Washsha’ from Aban from those who narrated to him who has said the following

    “About al-Rahn (security deposit and mortgage), abu ‘Abd Allah, Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘If loss takes place on the…

    Al-Kāfi #855 Volume 5 Read the narration
  3. 6. Al-Husayn from Muhammad has narrated from Mu’alla’ ibn Muhammad from al-Hassan ibn Ali from Aban ibn ‘Uthman from the one who narrated to him who has said the following

    “This is concerning my question before abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about the case of a man who borrowed clothes, then left it…

    Al-Kāfi #879 Volume 5 Read the narration
  4. 6. Al-Husayn ibn Muhammad has narrated from Mu‘alla’ ibn Muhammad from al-Washsha’ from al-Muthanna’ from Hatim ibn Sulayman who has said the following

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

    Al-Kāfi #2054 Volume 6 Read the narration
  5. 2. Al-Husayn ibn Muhammad has narrated from Mu‘alla’ ibn Muhammad and Ali ibn Muhammad from Salih ibn abu Hammad all from al-Washsha’ from Ahmad ibn ‘ A’idh from abu Khadijah from Mu’alla’ ibn Khunayth who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ’Whatever of the beard exceeds one’s fistful is in the fire.’”

    Al-Kāfi #2118 Volume 6 Read the narration
  6. 2. Al-Husayn ibn Muhammad has narrated from Mu‘alla’ ibn Muhammad from al-Hassan ibn Ali al-Washsha’ from Ahmad ibn ‘A’idh from abu Khadijah from Mu’alla’ ibn Khunayth who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘’Amir al-Mu’minin who lived among you once went to banu Diwan and bought three pieces…

    Al-Kāfi #1940 Volume 6 Read the narration
  7. 2. Al-Husayn from Muhammad has narrated from Mu‘alla’ ibn Muhammad from al-Hassan ibn Ali from Aban from Hafs al-Kunasiy who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Instruct the doctor or someone involved to say Salat (prayer) in the right ear of the…

    Al-Kāfi #83 Volume 6 Read the narration
  8. 5. Al-Husayn from Muhammad has narrated from Mu‘alla’ ibn Muhammad from al-Hassan ibn Ali from Aban from Hafs al-Kunasiy who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah, Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘When a child is born, Aqiqah must be offered for him, his head should be…

    Al-Kāfi #107 Volume 6 Read the narration
  9. 12. Al-Husayn from Muhammad has narrated from Mu‘alla’ ibn Muhammad from al-Washsha’ from Aban from Hafs al-Kunasiy who has said the following

    “Abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), has stated this Hadith. ‘When ‘Aqiqah is offered for a child, his head is shaved, equal to the…

    Al-Kāfi #114 Volume 6 Read the narration
  10. 5. Al-Husayn from Muhammad has narrated from Mu‘alla’ ibn Muhammad from certain persons of his people from Aban from Yahya ibn abu al-‘Ala’ who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has stated this Hadith. ‘The Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his…

    Al-Kāfi #130 Volume 6 Read the narration
  11. 3. Muhammad ibn ‘Isma‘il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan, from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr, from Mu‘awiyah who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘One who feels like vomiting must complete his fast and there is no Qada’…

    Al-Kāfi #411 Volume 4 Read the narration
  12. حَدَّثَنِی مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ قَالَ حَدَّثَنِی أَحْمَدُ بْنُ إِدْرِیسَ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ أَحْمَدَ عَنْ عَلِیِّ بْنِ الرَّیَّانِ عَنْ عَلِیِّ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ الْمَعْرُوفِ بِابْنِ وَهْبٍ الْعَبْدِیِّ قَرْیَهٌ مِنْ قُرَی وَاسِطٍ یَرْفَعُهُ إِلَی أَبِی عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ع قَالَ

    1. Imam Ja’far Sadiq (a.s.) said, “Billaur is an excellent gem.”

    Thawāb al-Aʿmāl wa ʿiqāb al-Aʿmāl #670 Volume 1 Read the narration
  13. 9. Humayd ibn Ziyad has narrated from Al-Husayn ibn Muhammad from Sama‘ah from more than narrators from Aban ibn ‘Uthaman from ‘Abd Allah ibn Muhammad who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that once a man from Khath‘am came to the Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause, and asked, ‘O Messenger of Allah, what is most virtuous in al-Islam ? 5 He (the Messenger of Allah) replied, ‘It is belief in Allah . 5 He then asked, ‘What is most virtuous thereafter ? 5 He, the Messenger of Allah, replied, ‘It is maintaining good relations with relatives . 5 He asked, ‘What is most important thereafter ? 5 He, the Messenger of Allah, replied, ‘It is asking others to do what is good and prohibit them to commit evil . 5 The narrator has said that the

    man then asked, ‘What is the most hated act in the sight of Allah ? 5 He, the Messenger of Allah, replied, ‘It is…

    Al-Kāfi #126 Volume 5 Read the narration
  14. 1. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn abu ‘ Abd Allah from al-Hassan ibn Ali from abu ‘Uthman in a marfu ‘ manner who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Allah, most Majestic, most Glorious, removed leprosy from Jews because of their…

    Al-Kāfi #1524 Volume 6 Read the narration
  15. أَبِی ره قَالَ حَدَّثَنِی أَحْمَدُ بْنُ إِدْرِیسَ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ أَحْمَدَ عَنِ الْهَیْثَمِ بْنِ أَبِی مَسْرُوقٍ عَنْ شَیْخٍ مِنْ أَصْحَابِنَا یُکَنَّی بِأَبِی عَبْدِ اللَّهِ عَنْ رَجُلٍ عَنْ أَبِی عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ع قَالَ

    1. Imam Ja’far Sadiq (a.s.) narrates that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, “Fever is a spy of death and a prison of…

    Thawāb al-Aʿmāl wa ʿiqāb al-Aʿmāl #737 Volume 1 Read the narration
  16. 2. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ali ibn al-Rayyan from Ali ibn Muhammad known as ibn Wahbah al-‘Abdasiy which is a town in Wasit in a marfu‘ manner has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Al-Billur (crystal) is very good for the stone of a ring.”’

    Al-Kāfi #2039 Volume 6 Read the narration
  17. 1. It was narrated to me by Muhammad b. Muhammad from his father from Ahmad b. Muhammad b. Isa from al-Hassan b. Mahbub from Umar b. Yazid and I do not know it except from Abi Abdillah (a.s.) who said

    “One who recites Astaghfirullaaha wa atoobu ilaih seventy times in Salaat-e- Witr for one year the Almighty Allah will…

    Thawāb al-Aʿmāl wa ʿiqāb al-Aʿmāl #647 Volume 1 Read the narration
  18. (3) Ahmad bin Muhammad bin Sa’eed bin Oqda narrated from Ahmad bin Younus bin Ya’qoob al-Ju’fi Abul Hasan from Isma’eel bin Mihran from al-Hasan bin Ali bin Abu Hamza that Abdul A’la bin A’yun had said

    “Abu Abdullah Ja’far bin Muhammad (Imam as-Sadiq) said to me: “O Abdul A’la, undertaking our matter is not by knowing…

    Kitāb al-Ghayba #4 Volume 1 Read the narration
  19. 1. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad in a marfu‘ manner has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ’If one uses a ring of turquoise his palm does not become poor.’”

    Al-Kāfi #2036 Volume 6 Read the narration
  20. And whatever is narrated from Shuayb ibn Waqid regarding the prohibitions, I have narrated it from Hamzah ibn Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Jafar ibn Muhammad ibn Zayd ibn Ali ibn Al-Husayn ibn Ali ibn Abi Ṭalib, peace be upon them, who said: Abu Abdullah Abd Al-Aziz ibn Muhammad ibn ʿIsa Al-Abhari narrated to me, who said: Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Zakariya Al-Jawhari Al-Ghallabi Al-Baṣri narrated to us, who said: Shuayb ibn Waqid narrated to us, who said: Al-Husayn ibn Zayd narrated to us, from Al-Ṣadiq Jafar ibn Muhammad, from his father, from his forefathers, from Amir Al-Muʾminin Ali ibn Abi Ṭalib, peace be upon him, who said

    The Messenger of Allah (swt), peace and blessings be upon him and his family, forbade eating while in a state of major…

    Man Lā Yaḥḍuruh al-Faqīh #376 Volume 5 Read the narration
  21. 6. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn abu ‘Abd Allah from Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from abu al-Hassan Ali ibn Yahya (as far as I know) from ‘Amr ibn Mudrik al-Ta’i from Abu ‘Abdillah (a.s.) who has said the following

    “The Messenger of Allah once asked his companions, ‘Which ring of belief is stronger to hold on to?’ They said, ‘Allah…

    Al-Kāfi #431 Volume 2 Read the narration
  22. Ahmad b. Muhammad b. Yahya al-`Attar (rh) narrated to us. He said: Abu Muhammad b. Yahya narrated to us. He said: Muhammad b. Ahmad b. Yahya b. `Imran al-Ash`ari narrated to us from al-Hasan b. al-Husayn al Lu’lu’i from al-Hasan b. `Ali b. Abu `Uthman from `Ali b. al Mughirah from Abu `Imarah al-Munshid from Abu `Abdillah (as). He said

    He said to me: O Abu `Imarah! Recite [an elegy] about al-Husayn b. `Ali (as). He said: So, I recited it and he wept.…

    Al-Amālī #242 Volume 1 Read the narration
  23. 1. [1/245] Rijal al-Kashshi: Hamduwayh and Muhammad from Muhammad b. Isa from Ibn Abi Umayr from Hisham b. al-Hakam who said

    Abu Abdillah عليه السلام said to me: What happened to Ibn al-Tayyar? I said: he died. He said: May Allah have mercy on…

    Muʿjam al-Aḥādīth al-Muʿtabara #349 Volume 1 Read the narration
  24. 2. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from abu Talib in a marfu‘ manner who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that a man from al-Ansar (people of al-Madinah) once asked him (the Messenger of…

    Al-Kāfi #203 Volume 6 Read the narration
  25. 5. He said: Abu Hafs Umar ibn Muhammad, commonly known as Ibn al-Zayyat, may Allah bless him with mercy, reported to me from Abu ‘Ali Muhammad ibn Hammam al-Iskafi, from Abdullah ibn Ja’far al-Himyari, from Abdullah ibn Muhammad ibn Isa, from his father, from Abdullah ibn al-Mughaira, from Ibn Maskan, from Umar ibn Zayd, who reported that

    Abu Abdullah Ja’far ibn Muhammad, peace be upon him, said: When the Prophet, peace be upon him and his progeny, arrived…

    Al-Amālī #306 Volume 1 Read the narration
  26. 555. Muhammad Bin Yahya, from Ahmad Bin Muhammad, from Ali Bin Al-Hakam, from Abdullah Bin Yahya Al-Kahily, who has said: Abu Abdullah (asws) regarding the Statement of Allah (azwj) Mighty and Majestic: “[10:101] and signs and warners do not avail a people who would not believe”. He (asws) said

    ‘When ascension took place with the Messenger (saww) of Allah (azwj), Jibraeel came up to him (saww) with Al-Buraaq (the…

    Al-Kāfi #555 Volume 8 Read the narration
  27. 2. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from certain individuals of his people who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that ’Amir al-Mu’minin (a.s.), has said, ‘When Allah is not interested in a person, He…

    Al-Kāfi #173 Volume 4 Read the narration
  28. 2. AI-Husayn ibn Muhammad has narrated from Mu‘alla’ ibn Muhammad, from Wasil, from ‘Abd Allah ibn Sinan 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 #1060 Volume 6 Read the narration
  29. 2. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from al-Qasim ibn Yahya from his grandfather af-Hassan ibn Rashid from Muhammad ibn Muslim who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that ’Amir al-Mu’minin has said, ‘When a Muslim becomes weak, he should eat meat with…

    Al-Kāfi #1245 Volume 6 Read the narration
  30. 8. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from Ali ibn al-Hakam from abu Ayyub al-Khazzaz from Muhammad ibn Muslim who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah, Alayhi al-Salam, has said that the Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his…

    Al-Kāfi #586 Volume 7 Read the narration
  31. 2. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Muhammad ibn Humran and Hisham ibn Salim who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that when the Ethiopian king came with elephants to destroy the Ka‘bah, they passed by…

    Al-Kāfi #760 Volume 4 Read the narration
  32. 4. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Jamil ibn Darraj who has said the following

    “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about the time of Salah (prayer) because of eclipse at sunrise and sunset if it can…

    Al-Kāfi #1822 Volume 3 Read the narration
  33. 5. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Muhammad ibn Kurdus who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘If one cleanses himself (takes Wudu’ or bath), then goes to bed for the night, his…

    Al-Kāfi #1837 Volume 3 Read the narration
  34. 1. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from al-Husayn ibn ‘Uthman from the one whom he has mentioned who has said the following

    “I once asked abu ’Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who pays Zakat to a person whom as he sees is a needy person, but later…

    Al-Kāfi #2075 Volume 3 Read the narration
  35. 3. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ali ibn al-Hakam from al-‘Ala’ ibn Razin from Muhammad ibn Muslim who has said the following

    “Once, a man asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), when I was sitting, ‘I receive Zakat. Can I save it so I perform Hajj…

    Al-Kāfi #2131 Volume 3 Read the narration
  36. 1. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father and A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from ibn abu Najran and Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn abu Nasr from ‘Asem ibn Hamid from Muhammad ibn Muslim who has said the following

    “I once asked abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), ‘A woman gives birth because of marriage in the form of al-Mut‘ah (advantageous…

    Al-Kāfi #1843 Volume 5 Read the narration
  37. 250. A number of our companions, from Sahl Bin Ziyad, from Muhammad Bin Al-Hassan Bin Shammoun, from Abdullah Bin Abdul Rahmaan Al-A’asam, from Abdullah Bin Al-Qasim Al-Batl, who has narrated the following: Abu Abdullah (asws) regarding the Statement: “[17:4] And We had made known to the children of Israel in the Book: Most certainly you will make mischief in the land twice”, he (asws) said

    ‘The killing of Ali (asws) Bin Abu Talib (asws) and the stabbing of Al-Hassan (asws)’. “and most certainly you will…

    Al-Kāfi #250 Volume 8 Read the narration
  38. 14. Muhammad ibn ’Isma‘il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from Safwan from al-‘Ala’ ibn Razin from Muhammad ibn Muslim who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘If a man forgets Adhan and ‘Iqamah until he is in Salah (prayer), if he remembers…

    Al-Kāfi #1134 Volume 3 Read the narration
  39. 2. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Hammad ibn ‘Uthaman who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that ’Amir al-Mu’minin (a.s.), liked al- Badharuj (sweet basil).’”

    Al-Kāfi #1501 Volume 6 Read the narration
  40. 1. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ali ibn al-Hakam from abu Jamilah al-Mufaddal ibn Salih from Muhammad al-Halabiy and Zurarah and Muhammad ibn Muslim who has narrated the following

    “About the meaning of the words of Allah, most Majestic, most Glorious, . . speak of your Lord if you forget’ (18:24)…

    Al-Kāfi #814 Volume 7 Read the narration
  41. 578. Muhammad Bin yahya, from Ahmad Bin Muhammad Bin Isa, from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr, from Hisham Bin Salim, who has narrated the following

    ‘Abu Abdullah (asws) has said; ‘The Rasool Allah (saww) said: ‘The flu is an army from the armies of Allah (azwj) Mighty…

    Al-Kāfi #578 Volume 8 Read the narration
  42. 3. And from the previous chain from Safwan from Khidhr from Muhammad b. Muslim from Abi Abdillah (a.s.) who said

    “The head of a bigot will be covered with fire by Allah.”

    Thawāb al-Aʿmāl wa ʿiqāb al-Aʿmāl #850 Volume 1 Read the narration
  43. 5. My father (rah) said: it was narrated to me by Sa’d b. Abdillah from Ahmad b. Abi Abdillah from his father from Safwan from al-’Ala from Muhammad b. Muslim from Abi Abdillah (a.s.) who said

    Imam Ja’far Sadiq (a.s.) was asked how a false testifier should repent. He replied, “The person should recompense the…

    Thawāb al-Aʿmāl wa ʿiqāb al-Aʿmāl #875 Volume 1 Read the narration
  44. 11. Abu Ali al-Ash’ari has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Jabbar from ibn Faddal from Tha’labah from Sulayman ibn Turayf from Muhammad ibn Muslim who has said the following

    “I heard Abu ‘Abdillah (a.s.) saying, ‘The sin deprives the servant (of Allah) of sustenance.’”

    Al-Kāfi #970 Volume 2 Read the narration
  45. 1. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn abu Nasr from Harun ibn al-Jahm from Muhammad ibn Muslim who has said the following

    “Abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘When women migrated toward the Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to…

    Al-Kāfi #347 Volume 5 Read the narration
  46. 16. It is narrated from him (narrator of the Hadith above) from Muhammad ibn Ali from Muhammad ibn al-Fudayl from Ishaq ibn ‘Ammar from Abu ‘Abdillah (a.s.) who has said the following

    “The Messenger of Allah has said, ‘I seek protection with Allah against a bad neighbor of a residence. The neighbor…

    Al-Kāfi #2313 Volume 2 Read the narration
  47. 1. My father (rah) said: it was narrated to me by Sa’d b. Abdillah from Ahmad b. Abi Abdillah from his father from Hamad b. Isa from Ibrahim b. Umar al-Yamani from Abi Abdillah (a.s.) who said

    “One who helps an oppressed believer its reward is better than that of fasting for a month and performing Etekaf in…

    Thawāb al-Aʿmāl wa ʿiqāb al-Aʿmāl #560 Volume 1 Read the narration
  48. 6. My father (rah) said: it was narrated to me by Sa’d b. Abdillah from Muhammad b. Isa from al-Qasim b. Yahya from his grandfather al-Hussain b. Rashid from Abi Basir from Abi Abdillah (a.s.) who said it was narrated to me by Abi from his grandfather from his forefathers from Ali b. Abi Talib (a.s.) who said

    “Salaat-e-Shab is related to the safety of body, pleasure of Lord, character of the prophets and it attracts the Mercy…

    Thawāb al-Aʿmāl wa ʿiqāb al-Aʿmāl #174 Volume 1 Read the narration
  49. 1. My father (rah) said: it was narrated to us by Sa’d b. Abdillah from Ahmad b. Muhammad b. Isa from Ahmad b. Muhammad b. Abi Nasr al-Bazanti from Aban b. Uthman from Katheer al-Nawwa’ from Abi Abdillah (a.s.) who said

    “Nuh (a.s.) boarded his ark on the first of Rajab and ordered his companions to fast on that day. He said that Hell goes…

    Thawāb al-Aʿmāl wa ʿiqāb al-Aʿmāl #222 Volume 1 Read the narration
  50. 1. My father (rah) said: it was narrated to us by Sa’d b. Abdillah who said it was narrated to us by Ibrahim b. Hashim from al-Qasim b. Yahya from his grandfather al-Hassan b. Rashid from Abi Abdillah (a.s.) who said

    “Observe fast on this day and recite Durood on Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) and his progeny in excess. Also keep away from those…

    Thawāb al-Aʿmāl wa ʿiqāb al-Aʿmāl #260 Volume 1 Read the narration
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