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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.

Died 148 AH

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

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  1. 5. A number of our people have narrated from ands from al-Husayn ibn Sa‘id from al-Qasim ibn Sulayman from Jarrah al-Mad’iniy who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘I do not accept the testimony of a sinful man except against his own-self.’”

    Al-Kāfi #629 Volume 7 Read the narration
  2. 8. Ibn Mahbub has narrated from Jamil ibn Salih from Hamzah ibn Humran who has narrated the following

    “I once asked abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), about the meaning of the words of Allah, most Majestic, most Glorious, ‘. . . two…

    Al-Kāfi #652 Volume 7 Read the narration
  3. 1. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from abu ‘Abd Allah al-Mu’min from ibn Muskan from Sulayman ibn Khalid who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Stay away from governing, it is only for the Imam who has the knowledge of…

    Al-Kāfi #670 Volume 7 Read the narration
  4. 2. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ya’qub ibn Yazid from Yahya ibn al-Mubarak from ‘Abd Allah ibn Jabalah from abu Jamilah from Ishaq ibn ‘Ammar who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said ’ Amir al-Mu’minin, Ali (a.s.), once said to Shurayh, ‘You have sat in a place where no…

    Al-Kāfi #671 Volume 7 Read the narration
  5. 2. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from al-Husayn ibn Sa‘id from his brother al-Hassan from Zur‘ah from Sama‘ah, who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Accepting a bribe to issue a judgment is denial of the existence of Allah.’”

    Al-Kāfi #683 Volume 7 Read the narration
  6. 6. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from al-Hajjal from Dawud ibn abu Yazid from the one who had heard from him (the Imam) who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘If a judge, to those on his right or left side, says, “What do you think, what do you…

    Al-Kāfi #698 Volume 7 Read the narration
  7. 4. Humayd ibn Ziyad has narrated from al-Hassan ibn Muhammad ibn Sama‘ah, from certain persons of his people from Aban from a man who has narrated the following

    “This is about the case of a man who claims to have a right on another man but does not have any testimony. Abu ‘Abd…

    Al-Kāfi #709 Volume 7 Read the narration
  8. “About the case of a man who brings a complaint against another but does not have testimony, abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has…

    Al-Kāfi #707 Volume 7 Read the narration
  9. 2. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from al-Khashshab from Ghiyath ibn Kallub from Ishaq ibn ‘Ammar who has narrated the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that once two men presented their case before Amir al- Mu’minin, Ali (a.s.), about a stumper in their hand and each presented testimony that it was bred in his facilities. He (the Imam) then asked them to take an oath. One party did not take oath, then he (the Imam) issued a judgment in favor of the one who had taken the oath. It then was asked

    ‘What would have happened if it was not in the hand of anyone of them and both presented testimony?’ He (the Imam) said,…

    Al-Kāfi #717 Volume 7 Read the narration
  10. 6. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from Ali ibn al-Hakam from certain persons of our people who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘If someone brings a claim against you for a certain amount of assets which you do not…

    Al-Kāfi #753 Volume 7 Read the narration
  11. 3. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn Mahbub from Khalid ibn Jarir from abu al-Rabi’ al- Shamiy who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘It is not permissible to take an oath to make an unlawful matter lawful, a lawful…

    Al-Kāfi #775 Volume 7 Read the narration
  12. 1. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ali ibn al-Hakam from Hisham ibn Salim who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘A man must not take an oath except for what he knows. 5 ”

    Al-Kāfi #800 Volume 7 Read the narration
  13. 6. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Ja‘far ibn Muhammad al-Ash‘ariy from ibn al-Qaddah who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that ’Amir al-Mu’minin, Ali (a.s.), has said, ‘The forgotten exception in taking an…

    Al-Kāfi #819 Volume 7 Read the narration
  14. 563. Muhammad Bin Yahya, from Muhammad Bin Al-Husayn, from Safwan, from Dareyh, who has narrated the following

    Abu Abdullah (asws) has said; ‘When the Qureysh went out to Badr, and the sons of Abdul Muttalib (as) went out with…

    Al-Kāfi #563 Volume 8 Read the narration
  15. 2. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Khalid from ‘Uthman ibn ‘Isa from Sama‘ah, who has narrated the following

    “I once asked abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), if it is proper to make Jews, Christians and Zoroastrians take an oath by their…

    Al-Kāfi #828 Volume 7 Read the narration
  16. 18. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from al-Sindiy ibn Muhammad from Safwan al-Jammal who has narrated the following

    “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), saying, ‘I pray to Allah to keep my soul in service for your cause, I have made a…

    Al-Kāfi #863 Volume 7 Read the narration
  17. 82. Yunus, from Ali Bin Shajarat, who has said: Abu Abdullah (asws) said: ‘Allah (azwj) Mighty and Majestic has five…

    Al-Kāfi #84 Volume 8 Read the narration
  18. Abu Abdullah (a.s.) has said: ‘The people routed on the Day of Uhad, from Rasulallah (s.w), so he became very angry. He…

    Al-Kāfi #92 Volume 8 Read the narration
  19. 139. Muhammad Bin Yahya, from Ahmad Bin Muhammad Bin Isa, from Ali Bin Al-Hakam, from Hisham Bin Salim, who has narrated the following

    Abu Abdullah (asws) said: ‘No two groups of the people of falsehood ever confronted each other at all except that the…

    Al-Kāfi #141 Volume 8 Read the narration
  20. 159. A number of our companions, from Sahl Bin Ziyad, from Ibn Mahboub, from the one whom he mentioned, who has narrated the following

    Abu Abdullah (asws) said, ‘A strip of the slipper of Abu Abdullah (asws) broke whilst he (asws) was in a funeral. So a…

    Al-Kāfi #160 Volume 8 Read the narration
  21. 165. A number of our companions, from Sahl Bin Ziyad, from Al-Hassan Bin Ali Al-Washa, from the one whom he mentioned, who has narrated the following

    Abu Abdullah (asws) having said that: ‘Allah (azwj) Gave Permission for the destruction of the Clan of Umayya seven days…

    Al-Kāfi #166 Volume 8 Read the narration
  22. 180. Sahl Bin Ziyad, from Yaqoub Bin Yazeed, from Ismail Bin Quteyba, from Hafs Bin Umar, from Ismail Bin Muhammad, who has narrated the following

    Abu Abdullah (asws) said that: ‘Allah (azwj) Mighty and Majestic has said; “I (azwj) do not Accept every wise statement,…

    Al-Kāfi #181 Volume 8 Read the narration
  23. 187. Sahl Bin Ziyad, from Yaqoub Bin Yazeed or someone else, from Sulayman the write of Ali Bin Yaqteen, from the one whom he mentioned, who has narrated the following

    Abu Abdullah (asws) said that: ‘Al-Ash’as Bin Qays is a participant in the blood (killing) of Amir-ul-Momineen (asws),…

    Al-Kāfi #188 Volume 8 Read the narration
  24. 196. A number of our companions, from Sahl Bin Ziyad, from Al-Hajjaal, from Hamad, from Al-Halby, who has narrated the following

    Abu Abdullah (asws) said: ‘Intermingle with the people to find out about them, and when you find out about them, (only…

    Al-Kāfi #197 Volume 8 Read the narration
  25. Abu Abdullah (asws) said: ‘الْحَزْمُ’ Firmness is in the heart, and the ‘الرَّحْمَةُ وَ الْغِلْظَةُ’ compassion and the…

    Al-Kāfi #219 Volume 8 Read the narration
  26. 228. Muhammad Bin Yahya, from Ahmad Bin Muhammad Bin Isa, from Saeed Bin Janaah, from a man, who has narrated the following

    Abu Abdullah (asws) said that: ‘Musa Bin Imran (as) complained to his (as) Lord (azwj) the High about the moisture and…

    Al-Kāfi #228 Volume 8 Read the narration
  27. 1. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn abu Nasr from Safwan al-Jammal who has said the following

    “Abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘My father would say, “One who decides to visit this House is not properly prepared…

    Al-Kāfi #994 Volume 4 Read the narration
  28. 16. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn abu Nasr from Safwan al-Jammal who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘One who does not have the offering animal with him and he performs Mufrid al-Hajj to…

    Al-Kāfi #1028 Volume 4 Read the narration
  29. 10. Muhammad ibn ‘Isma‘il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Hafs ibn al-Bakhtariy who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Al-Hajj al-Tamattu‘ (advantageous) by Allah is better. Quran had come down about it…

    Al-Kāfi #1022 Volume 4 Read the narration
  30. 2. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ali ibn al-Hakam from Ali ibn abu Hamzah from abu Basir who has said the following

    “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), if people of Makkah can perform al-Hajj al-Tamattu‘ (advantageous). He (the Imam)…

    Al-Kāfi #1048 Volume 4 Read the narration
  31. 1. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn abu Nasr from ‘Abd al-Karim ibn ‘Amr from Sa‘id al-A’raj who has said the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Al-Hajj al-Tamattu‘ (advantageous) is not for people of Sarif, Marr (names of two…

    Al-Kāfi #1047 Volume 4 Read the narration
  32. 1. A number of our people have narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn abu Nasr from ‘Abd al-Karim from al-Halabiy who has said the following

    “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who performs al-Hajj for his brother or father or anyone else; what is…

    Al-Kāfi #1090 Volume 4 Read the narration
  33. 2. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ahmad ibn al-Hassan from ‘Amr ibn Sa‘id from Musaddiq ibn Sadaqah from ‘Ammar ibn Musa al-Sabatiy who has said the following

    “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who is paid for performing al-Hajj for another person; if he can spend…

    Al-Kāfi #1100 Volume 4 Read the narration
  34. 5. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from ‘Abd Allah ibn Muhammad from Ali ibn al-Hakam from Aban who has narrated the following

    “In the case of a will for which there is no witness except a woman, abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), accepted it (such witness)…

    Al-Kāfi #10 Volume 7 Read the narration
  35. 3. Abu Ali al-Ash‘ariy has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd al-Jabbar from Ali ibn al-Hakam from Sayf ibn ’Amirah from Mansur ibn Hazim who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘If a man makes a will in which he appoints his brother as the executor when he is…

    Al-Kāfi #15 Volume 7 Read the narration
  36. 7. Humayd ibn Ziyad has narrated from al-Hassan ibn Muhammad ibn Sama‘ah from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Murazim from ‘Ammar al- Sabatiy who has narrated the following

    “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about the case of a man who is about to die; if he is more rightful to his assets…

    Al-Kāfi #25 Volume 7 Read the narration
  37. 2. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from ibn Faddal from Ali ibn ‘Uqbah from Burayd al-‘Ijliy who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ’The testator has the right to cancel or change his will in his life time.”’

    Al-Kāfi #44 Volume 7 Read the narration
  38. 4. Humayd ibn Ziyad has narrated from al-Hassan ibn Muhammad ibn Sama‘ah from ‘Abd Allah ibn Jabalah from abu al-Mighra’ from abu Basir who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘When a boy becomes ten years old and makes a will about one-third of his assets for a…

    Al-Kāfi #103 Volume 7 Read the narration
  39. 9. Muhammad ibn ’Isma‘il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from ‘Abd al-Rahman ibn al-Hajjaj who has narrated the following: “About the case of a man who gives something to his small children then he decides to make his other children share it with them, abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘

    It is not harmful.’”

    Al-Kāfi #116 Volume 7 Read the narration
  40. 23. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Muhammad ibn al-Husayn from Safwan from Ya’qub ibn Shu’ayb who has narrated the following

    “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about the case of a man who has a servant who serves him and he says, ‘She will…

    Al-Kāfi #130 Volume 7 Read the narration
  41. 2. Humayd ibn Ziyad has narrated from al-Hassan ibn Muhammad ibn Sama‘ah from certain persons of his people from Aban ibn ‘Uthman from Mansur ibn Hazim who has narrated the following

    “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about the case of a man who dies and leaves behind an owned slave, but certain ones…

    Al-Kāfi #162 Volume 7 Read the narration
  42. 1. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from Mansur from Hisham ibn Salim who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Nothing of the rewards follow a deceased after his death except three qualities: A…

    Al-Kāfi #193 Volume 7 Read the narration
  43. 5. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn abu ‘Abd Allah from Ya‘qub ibn Yazid from Muhammad ibn Shu’ayb from abu Kahmas who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Six things follow a believing deceased after his death: a child that asks forgiveness…

    Al-Kāfi #197 Volume 7 Read the narration
  44. 7. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from al-Washsha’ from ‘Abd Allah ibn Sinan who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘When a boy becomes strong when he is thirteen years old and has entered in his…

    Al-Kāfi #238 Volume 7 Read the narration
  45. 3. Humayd ibn Ziyad has narrated from al-Hassan ibn Sama‘ah from certain persons of his people from Muthanna’ ibn Rashid from abu Basir who has narrated the following

    “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about the case of an orphan who has read the Quran, his understanding is proper and…

    Al-Kāfi #234 Volume 7 Read the narration
  46. 3. Muhammad ibn ’Isma‘il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from ‘Rib‘iy who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah, Alayhi al-Salam, has said, ‘When a man dies, his sword, holy book, his ring and coat of arms belong to…

    Al-Kāfi #274 Volume 7 Read the narration
  47. 2. Humayd ibn Ziyad has narrated from al-Hassan ibn Muhammad ibn Sama‘ah from Muhammad ibn Sukayn from Ishaq ibn ‘Ammar who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘Grandchildren take the place of their father.’”

    Al-Kāfi #286 Volume 7 Read the narration
  48. 5. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn Faddal from ‘Abd Allah ibn Bukayr from Fadl abu al-‘Abbas al-Baqbaq who has narrated the following

    “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘A mother is not barred from receiving one-third except because of two brothers or…

    Al-Kāfi #296 Volume 7 Read the narration
  49. 5. Humayd ibn Ziyad has narrated from al-Hassan ibn Muhammad ibn Sama‘ah from Ali ibn al-Hassan ibn Ribat from ‘Abd Allah ibn Waddah from abu Basir who has narrated the following

    “About the case of a woman who leaves behind her husband, her mother and father, abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘It is…

    Al-Kāfi #309 Volume 7 Read the narration
  50. 7. Muhammad ibn ’Isma‘il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from Safwan from ibn Muskan from al-Halabiy who has narrated the following

    “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about the case of brothers from one’s mother with a grandfather. He (the Imam)…

    Al-Kāfi #339 Volume 7 Read the narration
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