جعفر بن محمد الصادق عليه السلام
Jaʿfar al-Ṣādiq (ʿa)
The rijāl books do not assess the Imams. They file narrators by which Imam they transmitted from, so this page gathers the chains rather than a verdict.
In this collection
Counted from the narrations and chains this database holds — not a record of everything he transmitted.
Every narration whose chain this database resolves to him — the figure his seal draws. Resolved name by name, so a namesake of his is not among them.
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Muhajir al-Asadi narrated that Imam Baqir (a.s) narrated on the authority of his father (a.s) that once Jesus (a.s) passed by a village in which all the people, the birds, and the animals had died. He said
“They have not died except due to God's wrath. Had they died one by one, they would have buried each other.” The…
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In Al-Mahasin it is narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“Whoever does not withstand the people's cruelty is not grateful for blessings.”
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“A man went to see God's Prophet (a.s). The Prophet asked him: “When did you suffer from “Umm Maldam”? The man asked:…
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of the Prophet (a.s)
“Good temper will melt your sins just as the sun melts frozen goods. Bad temper will spoil your deeds just as vinegar…
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s)
“Accept apologies, whether or not they are right. I will not intercede on behalf of anyone who does not accept an…
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Masaedat ibn Sadaqih narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) was asked if it was incumbent upon the entire nation to enjoin the right and forbid the wrong. He replied in the negative. They asked him the reason. He said
“It is incumbent upon those who are in power whom the people obey and can distinguish between the right and the wrong.…
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In Al-Mahasin it is narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“Indeed the heart strives to seek God and gets calm when it finds Him.” Then Imam Sadiq (a.s) recited: “Those whom God…
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Zayd al-Shuh'ham narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“A believer will even remember a sin committed forty or so years ago, and ask God for forgiveness. God will forgive…
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Al-Mufaz'il narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“On the Resurrection Day believers will be asked to watch the people, and find out whoever has somehow helped them by…
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of his grandfather (a.s) on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s)
“Whenever you repent, God the Almighty will be pleased just as you get happy when you find something that you have…
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of Ameer al- Momineen (a.s)
“The sign of being eager to attain divine rewards for the Hereafter is not being inclined to worldly material things in…
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) narrated that someone went to see God's Prophet (a.s) and said
“O' Prophet of God! What is knowledge?” The Prophet (a.s) said: “Trying to hear.” He asked: “What else?” The Prophet…
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“There is a reality for every right affair, and there is a light for every right affair. Therefore act according to the…
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) narrated on the authority of his father (a.s)
“When Jesus, the son of Mary, may God's blessings be upon him passed by a group of people who were crying, he asked:…
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In Al-Mahasin it is narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said that Gabriel came to the Prophet (a.s) and said
“O' Muhammad! Your Lord sends blessings and says: Treat My servants with patience.”
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of Imam Sajjad (a.s)
“I do not like anyone who is constantly healthy in this world, and never suffers from any calamities.”
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In Al-Mahasin it is narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“Being good with neighbors is a cause of extended life and expansion of buildings.”
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s)
“I seek refuge in God from a bad neighbor who watches your house carefully. He will be upset if something good happens…
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of Ameer al- Momineen (a.s) that God's Prophet (a.s) said
“If there is bad omen in anything, it is the tongue.”
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In Al-Mahasin it is narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s)
“Try to seek doubtful points in order to block the execution of final divine criminal punishments. Forgive the slippage…
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted the following on the authority of Ameer al-Momineen (a.s)
“There are certain signs by which religious people can be recognized. These are truthfulness, trustworthiness,…
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In Al-Mahasin it is narrated that Hassan al-Baz'zaz narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“Do you want me to inform you about the hardest duties God has made incumbent upon His servants?” He then discussed…
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Abi Khalid al-Qam'mat narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“God created us from the noblest matter and created the hearts of our followers from the same, and created their bodies…
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Al-Fazl ibn San'an narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“Whenever you feel suspicious about your believing brother know that one of you has done something bad.”
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Hafs ibn Ghayas narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“Whoever puts what he knows into practice will not need what he does not know.”
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s)
“Whoever has the following four characteristics is in the Great God's light: 1- Witnessing to God's unity and my…
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In Al-Mahasin it is narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“God has indeed increased the daily bread of any family who benefits from moderation. Also making good use of your…
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of Imam Baqir (a.s)
The story of a greedy man in this world is similar to the story of a silk worm. The more silk it winds around itself,…
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s) that God the Almighty said
“I have established the world as a loan among My servants. Whoever gives Me a loan, I will return to him whatever I will…
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“O' Murazem! Always treat the people nicely, even if they swear at us.”
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of the Prophet of God (a.s)
“There shall come a time when people cannot get into power except by being jealous and seizure of people's property;…
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In Al-Mahasin it is narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted the following on the authority of his noble father (a.s): “Jesus, the son of Mary said
“Blessed be one who thinks when he is quiet; is admonished when he looks; invokes the name of God when he talks; cries…
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Abi Basir narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“Concealing faith is a part of God's religion.” He was asked: “Is it a part of God's religion?” He replied: “Yes, I…
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s)
“Whoever objects to and interrupts his Muslim brother has indeed violated his honor.”
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s)
“There are three kinds of hands: those which beg; those which are beneficial and those which are thrifty. The hands…
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s)
“Piety and having a good temper are the two most important factors in taking my nation to Heaven.”
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s)
“Whoever recognizes God and His Grandeur will shut his mouth up. He will neither talk nor eat. He will fast and stay up…
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Ja' far ibn Muhammad ibn Malik narrated that one of the companions of Imam Sadiq asked him if they should pray for their brothers who work for the government. The Imam (a.s) asked him if there is any use in what they do for him. When he replied no, Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“I have broken off from them, so you should break off from them too.”
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Ibrahim ibn Uthman narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“Any believer who does not make an effort to help fulfill his religious brother's needs and does not advise him has…
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Kolayb ibn Moavieh narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“Since a believer is dignified in his religion, it is not appropriate for him to associate with someone of a higher rank…
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Khalid ibn Najeeh narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“Do not forgo modesty between you and your brethren, since your manhood depends on it.”
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s)
“Do not seek the flaws of the believers, since then God will seek out your flaws, and cause you public disgrace even if…
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of Ameer al- Momineen (a.s)
“You must both feel a need for the people and be needless of them at the same time. That is you should be polite and…
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of Ameer al- Momineen (a.s)
“You must feel to be needless and in need of the people at the same time. You must feel needy of them and treat them…
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In Al-Mahasin it is narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“The following are among the noblest characteristics of this world and the Hereafter: forgiving one who oppresses you,…
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) narrated that his grandfather (a.s) quoted on the authority of God's Prophet (a.s)
“God will reward anyone He has promised to reward for doing some deed, but He is free to punish anyone He will for doing…
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of his noble father (a.s).
“Nothing will corrupt the heart as much as committing sins. The heart will encounter the sins, and will continue until…
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Seyf ibn Umayreh narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said
“A believer will never deceive his fellow believing brothers, nor oppress them, be treacherous with them, humiliate,…
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) narrated that once when Imam Ali (a.s) had sent his servant to do something, he came back a little too late. Imam Ali (a.s) told him to rush, and he did. Then when he came to Imam Ali (a.s), Ameer al-Momineen (a.s) said
“I see no other way to be kind with you. Go you are free.”
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Imam Sadiq (a.s) quoted on the authority of the Prophet of God (a.s)
“God did not appoint us to collect wealth, but He appointed us in order to give charity.”
This page is not assembled from entries, because the rijāl books write none for the Imams. It gathers the narrations and chains that name him.