عبد الله بن المغيرة

Abu Abdullah (asws) said: ‘The omen is upon what you make it to be. If you take it lightly, it would be light, if you take it seriously it would be intense, and if you do not make anything of it, it would not be anything’.

I said to Abu Al-Hassan (asws) that, ‘I have two neighbours, one of them is a Hostile one (Nasibi) and one is a Zaydiite (A sect) and it is necessary to keep relations with them, so whom shall I keep relations with?’ So he (asws) said: ‘They are both the same. The one who belies the Verses from the Book of Allah (azwj), so he has thrown Al-Islam behind his back and he has belied the whole of the Quran, and the Prophets (as), and the Messengers (as)’. Then he (asws) said: ‘This one is hostile to you, and this Zaydiite is hostile to us (asws)’.

“Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘A woman experiencing Istihadah must take Ghusl (bath) for Salah (prayer) of al-Dhuhr to perform Salah (prayer) of al-Dhuhr and al-‘Asr, then take Ghusl (bath) near al-Maghrib to perform Salah (prayer) of al-Maghrib and al-Tsha’, then take Ghusl (bath) near the morning for Salah (prayer) of the morning. It is not harmful if her husband comes to her if he likes. Only in the days when she experiences Hayd (menses) he must stay away from her.’ He (the Imam), said, ‘Any woman who follows this instruction for the sake of reward from Allah enjoys good health.”

“Never abandon reading the Al-Ikhlas and the Kafirun Quranic Chapters in the following seven instances: in the two units of recommendable (Nafila) prayers before dawn prayers; in the two units of recommendable (Nafila) prayers at sunset; in the two units of recommendable (Nafila) prayers after the evening prayer; in the first two units of the night prayer; in the two units of Ihram prayer; in the two units of the morning prayer; and in the two units of the Ka’ba circumambulation prayer.”The compiler of the book - may God be pleased with him - said, “The instruction above for reciting the above-mentioned two Quranic Chapters in these seven instances is a recommendation. It is not an obligation.”

This indicates that this is detested, not that it is absolutely forbidden. As you know it is absolutely forbidden for one who is in a state of major ritual impurity and a woman who is menstruating to recite the Quran. There are four Quranic Chapters which require prostration as follows: Luqman; Ha-mim; An-Najm; and Iqra. It has also been narrated that one can recite the Quran in the bath if his recitation is not meant to be a form of singing and his private parts should also be covered. One should not recite the Quran while bowing down or prostrating since they are meant for glorifications, except for praying for a need in which it is allowed. One should not recite the Quran in the toilet. A woman who is in childbed is like one who is menstruating.”

“I saw Amir al-Mu’minin Ali (a.s.) on the day of victory in Basra while he was riding the on the mule of the Messenger of Allah (then) he said, “O people do you want me to tell who the best of the creatures of Allah will be on the Day when He will bring all of them at one place?” Abu Ayyub al-Ansari stood up and said, “Yes, O Amir al-Mu’minin (a.s.) please explain to use. Your were present and we were absent.” The Imam (a.s.) then said, “The best of the people on the day of resurrection when will bring all people together are seven people from the descendant of ‘Abd al-Muttalib whose distinction no one except an unbeliever would deny and no one would reject except a deviant.” ‘Ammar ibn Yasir (may Allah grand him blessings) then stood up and said, “O Amir al-Mu’minin (a.s.) tell us their names so we can recognise them properly..” The Imam (a.s.) said, “The best in the creatures of Allah on the Day when He will bring all creature together are the messenger and the best of the messengers is Muhammad (s.a). The best after the prophet in his ’Umma (followers) is the executor of his will until the prophet would come. There is no doubt that the best among the executors of the wills of the prophets is the executor of the will of Prophet Muhammad (s.a). There is also no doubt that the best among the people after the executors of the will of the prophets are the martyrs and the best of the martyrs is Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib and Ja‘far ibn abu Talib who were given two fresh wings with which they fly in Paradise. No one else besides him from this ’Umma. With this Allah honored and granted dignity t Muhammad (s.a). Also of the seven people are the two grand sons of the Holy Prophet (s.a) and al-Mahdi (a.s.). Whoever Allah would want will al-Mahdi from us Ahl al-Bayt. The he read this verse of the Holy Quran. “One who obeys God and the Messenger is the friend of the Prophets, saints, martyrs, and the righteous ones to whom God has granted His favors. They are the best friends that one can have (4:69). The favors of God are such, and He knows very well (how to reward you).” (4:70)”

“I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who pays his Zakat. He distributes a certain amount of it and keeps a certain amount to find proper recipient and this takes three months altogether. He (the Imam) said, ‘It is not harmful.’”

“Surely, the number of months with Allah is twelve months in the Book of Allah on the day that He created the heavens and the Earth.” (9:36) The best of the months is the month of Allah, which is the month of Ramadan. The heart of the month of Ramadan is the Night of Power. The Quran came down in the first night of the month of Ramadan. So, welcome the month with the Quran.

The greater pilgrimage is the Day of Adha.

“I asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), ‘How should one offer greeting of peace to the people of the graves?’ He said, ‘Yes, (it has an answer). Say, “(May Allah grant) peace to the dwellings of the Muslims and believing people. You have departed us and we, by the will of Allah, will join you.’””

“Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘The Messenger of Allah has said, “Do not strike water against your face when taking Wudu’. Allow the water to flow over your face.’”

"Whoever is born upon the natural disposition (fitrah) and is known for his righteousness in himself, his testimony is valid."

I used to frequently go to Ibn Abi Layla regarding an inheritance matter of ours so that he could divide it. Part of the estate included a habis (a temporary endowment), but he kept postponing the matter. When this delay persisted, I complained about him to Abu Abdullah (as). Abu Abdullah (as) said: "Does he not know that the Messenger of Allah (swt), peace and blessings be upon him and his family, commanded the revocation of habis and the execution of inheritance distribution?" So, I returned to Ibn Abi Layla, and he continued as before. I then said to him: "I have complained about you to Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as), peace be upon him, and He (as) told me such and such." Ibn Abi Layla made me swear that Abu Abdullah Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) had indeed said that. I swore to him, and as a result, he ruled in my favor accordingly.

"If you come to the Imam and he is sitting, having already prayed two rak'ahs, say the takbir (Allahu Akbar) and then sit. When you stand up, say the takbir again."

Hadith.5382 - In the narration of Ibn Al-Mughirah from Abdullah ibn Sinan, from Abu Abdullah Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as), that he said: "For the baḍiah (a wound that cuts through the flesh after the skin), the compensation is three camels."

3. Amirul Momineen (a.s.) said, “No supplication reaches the heaven unless one recites salutation on Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) and his progeny.”

“When a servant intends to do an evil deed, it is not recorded against him, but if he intends to do a good deed, it is recorded for him.”

And whatever is narrated from Mundhir ibn Jafar, I have narrated it from my father - may Allah (swt) be pleased with him - from Muhammad ibn Yahya Al-Attar, from Ibrahim ibn Hashim, from Abdullah ibn Al-Mughira, from Mundhir ibn Jafar.

2. Imam Ja’far Sadiq (a.s.) narrates from his predecessors that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, “Tooba (congratulations) for that face which Allah sees mercifully and that person who is weeping over his sins in fear of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime and none else is aware of this sin.”

The Messenger of Allah (s) said: Whoever finds pleasure in meeting Allah on the Day of Resurrection with the testimony that there is no god but Allah and that I am the Messenger of Allah in his Book, the eight gates of Paradise will be opened for him. It will be said to him: “O friend of Allah! Enter from wherever you’d like.” When he enters, he will say: “Praise be to Allah who brought about the night by His power and brought about the day as a new creation by His mercy. Greetings to the guardians, and may Allah enliven the writers.” He will look to his right, then he will look to his left, then he will say, “In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Surely, I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, one without partners, and that Muhammad is His Servant and His Messenger. I bear witness that the Hour is coming, and that there is no doubt in it; and that Allah will resurrect those in the graves – upon that I live, and upon that I die, and upon that I will be raised again God-willingly. O Allah, send my greeting to Muhammad and his Family.”