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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 Muhammad has narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Muhammad ibn al-Walid from ibn Abu Nasr from Abul Hassan al-Muwsali who has narrated the following

    from Abu ‘Abdallah (a.s.): “A rabbi came to Imam Ali (a.s.) and asked, ‘O Amirul Mu’minin, when did your Lord come into…

    Al-Kāfi #243 Volume 1 Read the narration
  2. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from Muhammad from Yunus from ‘Idda who said the following

    “Once a man said to abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), ‘May Allah keep my soul in service for your cause, has Allah compelled people…

    Al-Kāfi #405 Volume 1 Read the narration
  3. 6. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from al-Hassan ibn Mahbub from ibn Ri’ab from Hariz who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘If one leaves ‘Arafat with people, does not wait with them in Jam‘ and passes to Mina…

    Al-Kāfi #1771 Volume 4 Read the narration
  4. 1. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from al-Hassan ibn Mahbub from ibn Ri’ab from Misma’ who has said the following

    “This is about a man who stays with people in Jam‘ but leaves it before other people. Abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), has said,…

    Al-Kāfi #1772 Volume 4 Read the narration
  5. 4. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from ibn Mahbub from al-Hassan ibn Ali from ibn Ribat from Sayf al- Tammar who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that as long as one keeps looking at al-Ka’bah, one good deed is written for him and…

    Al-Kāfi #837 Volume 4 Read the narration
  6. 14. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Muhammad ibn Ahmad from Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from Zakariya al-Mu’min from Ibrahim ibn Salih from a man from our people who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that people who perform al-Hajj or al-‘Umrah are delegates before Allah. If they ask…

    Al-Kāfi #875 Volume 4 Read the narration
  7. 18. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from Zakariya al-Mu’min from Shu’ayb al-‘Aqarqufiy from abu Basir who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that the pilgrim’s performing al-Hajj and al-‘Umrah is part of the undertaking of…

    Al-Kāfi #879 Volume 4 Read the narration
  8. 13. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ali ibn Isma‘il from Ali ibn al-Hakam from Ja’far ibn ‘Imran from abu Basir who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that al-Hajj and al-‘Umrah are two market places (that deal with the merchandise) of…

    Al-Kāfi #874 Volume 4 Read the narration
  9. 11. Ahmad has narrated from abu Muhammad al-Hajjal, from Dawud ibn abu Yazid from those whom he has mentioned who has said the

    foiiowing: “Abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that a pilgrim continues to live with the light of al-Hajj until he commits…

    Al-Kāfi #872 Volume 4 Read the narration
  10. 47. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Khalid from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Hamid from ‘Abd Allah ibn Jundab from certain individuals of his people who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that one who normally attends al-Hajj every year, then he lags behind and does not go…

    Al-Kāfi #908 Volume 4 Read the narration
  11. 1. Abu Ali al-Ash’ariy has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Jabbar from Safwan ibn Yahya from Dharih al-Muharibiy who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that one who dies without performing Hajjahta al-Islam when nothing such as poverty,…

    Al-Kāfi #924 Volume 4 Read the narration
  12. 2. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ali ibn al-Hakam from Husayn ibn ‘Uthman from a man who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that one who leaves Makkah with an intention not to return to Makkah again, (must take…

    Al-Kāfi #931 Volume 4 Read the narration
  13. 2. Humayd ibn Ziyad has narrated from ibn Sama‘ah from A number of our people have narrated from Aban ibn ‘Uthman from al-Fadl ibn ‘Abd al-Malik who has said the following

    “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who does not have any assets but people helped him to perform al-Hajj;…

    Al-Kāfi #948 Volume 4 Read the narration
  14. 18. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Muhammad ibn al-Hassan al-Shammun from ‘Abd Allah ibn ‘Abd al-Rahman al-Asamm from Misma’ ibn ‘Abd al-Malik who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘If a servant were to perform ten Hajj, the Hajj al-Islam would also be (obligatory)…

    Al-Kāfi #964 Volume 4 Read the narration
  15. 8. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from ibn Mahbub from Shihab who has said the following

    “A man set free his slave in the evening of the day of ‘Arafah (ninth of Dhul Hajjah); if the slave’s al- Hajj is…

    Al-Kāfi #954 Volume 4 Read the narration
  16. 1. Abu Ali al-Ash’ariy has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Jabbar from Safwan from Ibrahim ibn Maymun who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who becomes a Muslim and wants to perform al-Hajj and it is time for al-Hajj, if he performs al-Hajj or circumcision. He (the Imam) said, ‘

    He must not perform al-Hajj until he is circumcised.”’

    Al-Kāfi #981 Volume 4 Read the narration
  17. 1. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ali ibn al-Hakam from Ali ibn abu Hamzah who has said the following

    “I once asked abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), about the case of a woman whose husband refuses to permit her to perform al-Hajj…

    Al-Kāfi #983 Volume 4 Read the narration
  18. 4. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn Faddal from al-Mufaddal ibn Salih from Layth al-Muradiy who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that once it was said to the Messenger of Allah, ‘Would that you perform Salah (prayer)…

    Al-Kāfi #1807 Volume 3 Read the narration
  19. Al-Nufli narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said that God's Prophet (a.s) said

    “Whoever has long hair should either keep it clean or cut it short. Whoever buys a pair of shoes should keep them clean…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1547 Volume 1 Read the narration
  20. In Al-Mahasin it is narrated that Imam Baqir (a.s) said

    “If the believers did not insist on their demands for a better life, God would have made their lives even harder.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1648 Volume 1 Read the narration
  21. Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s)

    “Islam was strange at first, and will soon return to its original state. Blessed be strangers! Then he said: “Have you…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1651 Volume 1 Read the narration
  22. Zeriq narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said

    “Shaking hands with a believer has one thousand rewards.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1160 Volume 1 Read the narration
  23. In Elal al-Sharayeh it is narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said

    “God's Prophet made an appointment with someone next to a boulder, and told him he would stay there until he returned.…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1232 Volume 1 Read the narration
  24. Imam Baqir (a.s) quoted on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s)

    “Heaven is the residence of generous people.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1357 Volume 1 Read the narration
  25. Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s)

    “A man's prosperity depends on his being good- tempered.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1306 Volume 1 Read the narration
  26. Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of his father (a.s), on the authority of their forefathers (a.s), and on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s)

    “Good men bring good news, but wicked men bring bad news.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1904 Volume 1 Read the narration
  27. Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s): “

    I saw something strange. I saw a man who was walking behind an animal. The animal slipped and fell down. The man said:…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1928 Volume 1 Read the narration
  28. In Al-Mahasin it is narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said

    “It is not so that a believer is needless of any traits. He always needs three traits: divine success, an inner council,…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1932 Volume 1 Read the narration
  29. Imam Sadiq (a.s) narrated that Jesus (a.s) was passing through an arid desert with his companions. He saw some property left there without an owner. He looked at his companions and said

    “This is death. Walk past it.” They walked past it, except for three. Two of them told the third one to go to a nearby…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1591 Volume 1 Read the narration
  30. Imam Sadiq (a.s) narrated that Luqman told his son: “O' My son! Know that the

    world is short-lived and your life is even much shorter. Therefore you can only get a little out of this short life.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1549 Volume 1 Read the narration
  31. In Al-Mahasin it is narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said

    “Glory to God. He would not entrap those whom He loves in this world even if it was all filled with good things, and He…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1551 Volume 1 Read the narration
  32. Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s)

    “I swear by God that no one can attain nobility near God unless his sufferings increase.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1737 Volume 1 Read the narration
  33. 4. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ’Isa from al-Husayn ibn Sa’id from al-‘Arzami from his father from Abu ‘Abdillah (a.s.) who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.) has said, ‘The tripod of Islam consists of prayer, al-Zakat (charity) and al-Wilayah. No one of…

    Al-Kāfi #44 Volume 2 Read the narration
  34. 24. Ali ibn Muhammad has narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Ali ibn al-Rayyan from certain individuals of our people who has said the following

    “I complained before abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about an illness in a mother of my child. He told me to tell her to say the…

    Al-Kāfi #1236 Volume 3 Read the narration
  35. 21. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Barqiy from Muhammad ibn Ali from Sa‘dan from a man who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), in prostration would say the following: ‘(O Lord), my aging face has prostrated before Your ever…

    Al-Kāfi #1233 Volume 3 Read the narration
  36. 12. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from al-Husayn ibn Sa‘id from Fadalah from Jamil ibn Darraj who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), disliked performing Sajdah (prostration) on a piece of paper with writing on it.’”

    Al-Kāfi #1255 Volume 3 Read the narration
  37. 3. A group has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from al-Husayn ibn Sa‘id from Fadalah ibn Ayyub from al-Husayn ibn ‘Uthman from Sama‘ah from abu Basir who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘You must not sit, between the two sajdah, placing your hips on your heels.’”

    Al-Kāfi #1269 Volume 3 Read the narration
  38. 13. Muhammad ibn ’Isma‘il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘I do not know of any Qunut (supplication after recitation in second Rak‘at) except…

    Al-Kāfi #1299 Volume 3 Read the narration
  39. 7. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Khalid from Yahya ibn Muhammad, from Ali ibn al-Nu‘man from ibn abu Najran from a man who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘If one speaks of the glory of Allah after completing an obligatory Salah (prayer) in…

    Al-Kāfi #1308 Volume 3 Read the narration
  40. 9. Ali ibn Muhammad has narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Hamid from Safwan from ibn Muskan from abu Basir who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that one should begin Tasbih of Fatimah, ‘Alayha al- Salam, with Takbir (Allah is…

    Al-Kāfi #1310 Volume 3 Read the narration
  41. 1. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from al-Husayn ibn Sa‘id from Fadalah ibn Ayyub from ibn Bukayr from ‘Ubayd ibn Zurarah who has said the following

    “I once asked abu ’Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who performs obligatory Salah (prayer) but when he raises his head from…

    Al-Kāfi #1330 Volume 3 Read the narration
  42. 4. Abu Ali al-Ash’ariy has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Jabbar from Safwan ibn Yahya from Ishaq ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following

    “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who comes out of his al-Hajj owing to slaughter something; if it is…

    Al-Kāfi #1834 Volume 4 Read the narration
  43. 15. Abu Ali al-Ash’ariy has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Jabbar from Safwan ibn Yahya from ‘is ibn al-Qasim who has said the following

    “This is about a man who buys an old animal whose front teeth have fallen, abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘It is not…

    Al-Kāfi #1851 Volume 4 Read the narration
  44. 1. Abu Ali al-Ash’ariy has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Jabbar from Safwan ibn Yahya from ‘Abd Allah ibn Sinan who has said the following

    “This is about the words of Allah, most Majestic, most Glorious, ’Pronounce the name of Allah on them while lined up. .…

    Al-Kāfi #1871 Volume 4 Read the narration
  45. 3. Humayd ibn Ziyad has narrated from ibn Sama‘ah from more than one person from Aban ibn ‘Uthman from ‘Abd al-Rahman ibn abu ‘Abd Allah who has said the following

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

    Al-Kāfi #1893 Volume 4 Read the narration
  46. 4. Abu Ali al-Ash’ariy has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Jabbar from Safwan ibn Yahya from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following

    “This is about a man who forgets to slaughter his offering in Mina’ until he visits the House; then buys an offering in…

    Al-Kāfi #1907 Volume 4 Read the narration
  47. 4. Abu Ali al-Ash’ariy has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Jabbar from Safwan ibn Yahya from ‘Is ibn al-Qasim who has said the following

    “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who is for al-Tamattu‘ (advantageous), arrives on the day of…

    Al-Kāfi #1916 Volume 4 Read the narration
  48. 5. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from al-Hassan ibn Ali from ibn Bukayr from those who narrated to him who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘You must not enter your lodgings when you visit the House, meaning thereby people of…

    Al-Kāfi #1945 Volume 4 Read the narration
  49. 3. Abu Ali al-Ash’ariy has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Jabbar from Safwan ibn Yahya from Mansur ibn Hazim who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about the words of Allah, the Most Majestic, the Most Glorious, ‘Speak of Allah during the well identified days’ (2:203) has said, ‘

    Such days are the bright days, 11, 12 and 13 of Dhu al-Hajjah. The Arabs would stay in Mina’ after the tenth of Dhu…

    Al-Kāfi #1950 Volume 4 Read the narration
  50. 7. Muhammad ibn ‘Isma‘il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from Safwan ibn Yahya from Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘If you like to depart during the first chance for departure to stay in Makkah it is…

    Al-Kāfi #1965 Volume 4 Read the narration
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