Imam

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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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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  1. عن الصادق (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Whoever avoids hurting the people will be protected from the hurting of many others.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #984 Volume 1 Read the narration
  2. عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “If a believer is at sea on just a piece of wood, God will send a Satan to bother him.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1659 Volume 1 Read the narration
  3. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “One day Moses (a.s) was walking along the shore. A fisherman came suddenly and prostrated to the…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1694 Volume 1 Read the narration
  4. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Any believer is reminded (of God) once every forty days by a problem which makes him sad.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1714 Volume 1 Read the narration
  5. عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “After the obligatory acts, participating in a holy war is the noblest thing.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #810 Volume 1 Read the narration
  6. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) told Ishaq ibn Amr: “O' Ishaq! Fear God as if you see Him. If you do not see Him, He sees you. If you…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #583 Volume 1 Read the narration
  7. عن أبي عبد الله (صلى الله عليه وآله) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “One of the men among you will drink some water, and God will reward him with Heaven for this…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #100 Volume 1 Read the narration
  8. عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) stated that Ameer al-Momineen (a.s) said: “O' son of Adam! Indeed thinking can attract one towards good…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #157 Volume 1 Read the narration
  9. عنه (عليه السلام) في قول الله عز وجل: ﴿أولئك يؤتون أجرهم مرتين بما صبروا﴾ قال

    Regarding God's statement: “Twice will they be given their reward, for that they have persevered, that they avert evil…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #175 Volume 1 Read the narration
  10. وعنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “No one gains anything except through his efforts, and you will not gain what is near God without…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #203 Volume 1 Read the narration
  11. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “God will grant seventy-three rewards to whomever eliminates the cause of a Muslim's sorrow or a…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1218 Volume 1 Read the narration
  12. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “A man complained to God's Prophet (a.s) about his neighbor. The Prophet (a.s) turned his face…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1241 Volume 1 Read the narration
  13. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Whoever loves us and is not illegitimately born is a pure servant of God.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1329 Volume 1 Read the narration
  14. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Whoever loves us and does not have a shameful background is one of the especial servants of…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1927 Volume 1 Read the narration
  15. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “The heart of any man who is not zealous is turned upside down.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1410 Volume 1 Read the narration
  16. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Before you lose your soul, hinder yourself from what harms you. Try to free yourself from your…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1441 Volume 1 Read the narration
  17. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Whenever God wills to abandon man, He will let him commit a sin, and then give him a blessing.…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1939 Volume 1 Read the narration
  18. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Whoever is honest is a good-doer.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #928 Volume 1 Read the narration
  19. وعنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Whenever you start to go to visit your believing brother, God will forgive your sins and fulfill…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1209 Volume 1 Read the narration
  20. عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Whoever recognizes God fears Him, and whoever fears God deprives himself from this world.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #581 Volume 1 Read the narration
  21. عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “I advise you to be careful about what you say and guard your honor.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #292 Volume 1 Read the narration
  22. عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “The love of the good people for other good people is rewarding. The love of the bad people for…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #611 Volume 1 Read the narration
  23. عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال

    Am'mar ibn Hay'yan told Imam Sadiq (a.s) that his son Ismail treats him kindly. Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “I liked him too.…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #849 Volume 1 Read the narration
  24. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Whoever is more attached to this world will be more regretful when he is about to depart from…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1594 Volume 1 Read the narration
  25. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “There is no fever, headache, or nervous problem except due to committing a sin. There are many…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1626 Volume 1 Read the narration
  26. عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Complaining about a calamity implies saying that you suffer from a calamity no one has ever…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1628 Volume 1 Read the narration
  27. عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) في قول الله تبارك وتعالى: ﴿ويقتلون الأنبياء بغير حق﴾. قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said the following regarding God's statement: “And slew the Prophets in defiance of right” [The Holy…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #182 Volume 1 Read the narration
  28. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) told his companions: “Fear God, and be good brothers for each other. Love each other for the sake of…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1025 Volume 1 Read the narration
  29. عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Whoever decides to do something that is good should continue doing it for one year, then decide…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #557 Volume 1 Read the narration
  30. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Do not start doing something which you might stop doing before twelve month passes.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #558 Volume 1 Read the narration
  31. عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “There are three groups of students, and they can be distinguished as follows: 1- Some students…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #722 Volume 1 Read the narration
  32. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “If a man swears that he will not scratch his nose with the wall, God will make him scratch his…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #813 Volume 1 Read the narration
  33. وعنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: When one reaches the age of thirty-three he has reached his maximum strength. When he reaches the…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #918 Volume 1 Read the narration
  34. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “The people are ordered to do right and forbidden to do evil, but God will accept the excuse of…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1529 Volume 1 Read the narration
  35. عنه عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Whoever swears is not worried about what he says, since he is either born in sin or a partner…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1533 Volume 1 Read the narration
  36. عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “There are three things which comfort a believer: a big house in which he guards his privacy and…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1542 Volume 1 Read the narration
  37. عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “God has made His friends subject to being attacked by His enemies.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1563 Volume 1 Read the narration
  38. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “God gave you this increased wealth to spend in ways ordained by God, not to save it.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1600 Volume 1 Read the narration
  39. عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “When a good child of a believer dies it is considered to be God's share of inheritance from that…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1636 Volume 1 Read the narration
  40. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “If a believer only knew what the reward for perseverance in the face of calamities is, he would…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1707 Volume 1 Read the narration
  41. عنه (عليه السلام)

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Whoever believes in the following will not lose anything. It is better for one not to have any…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1731 Volume 1 Read the narration
  42. قال مسعدة: وسمعت أبا عبد الله (عليه السلام) يقول: وسئل عن الحديث الذي جاء عن النبي (صلى الله عليه وآله) " إن أفضل الجهاد كلمة عدل عند إمام جائر " ما معناه؟ قال

    Masaedat ibn Sadaqih said that Imam Sadiq (a.s) was questioned about the Prophet's statement: “The best form of Jihad…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #241 Volume 1 Read the narration
  43. عنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Indeed a refugee is like oneself. You should neither hurt him nor bring any losses to him.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1023 Volume 1 Read the narration
  44. عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “I advise you to fear God and tell the truth, to acquire piety and to strive to worship God, and…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1098 Volume 1 Read the narration
  45. وعنه (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “It is not proper to kiss a girl once she reaches the age of six.”

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1154 Volume 1 Read the narration
  46. وعنه (عليه السلام) قال

    A man kissed Imam Sadiq (a.s)'s hand. Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “This is only allowed for the Prophet or those under…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1156 Volume 1 Read the narration
  47. عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Any believer who is generous and good-tempered is always protected and guided by God until he…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1360 Volume 1 Read the narration
  48. عن أبي عبد الله (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Abraham (a.s) was the father of all hosts. Whenever he did not have any guests, he would leave…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1364 Volume 1 Read the narration
  49. عن الصادق (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “The Almighty God revealed to one of the Prophets of the Israelites: “If you wish to see Me in…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1520 Volume 1 Read the narration
  50. عن الصادق (عليه السلام) قال

    Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “Whoever tries to attract the people to himself while there is someone who is more knowledgeable…

    Mishkāt al-Anwār #1942 Volume 1 Read the narration
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