Hadith Collection, Shi’a Version A.S. Hashim, MD.

Hadith Collection, Shi’a Version

A.S. Hashim, MD

About this slide show:About this slide show:

This slide show deals with:This slide show deals with:1.1. A general view of Hadith A general view of Hadith 2.2. Categories of HadithCategories of Hadith3.3. Hadith fabrications and forgeriesHadith fabrications and forgeries4.4. I’lm Al-Rijaal I’lm Al-Rijaal الرجال الرجال علم علم5.5. Collection of Hadith during the 1Collection of Hadith during the 1stst, 2, 2ndnd, 3, 3rdrd, and 4, and 4thth

centurycentury6.6. Golden Chain of NarrationGolden Chain of Narration الذهبيه الذهبيه السلسله السلسله7.7. Collectors of Hadith and their booksCollectors of Hadith and their books

What is Hadith?What is Hadith?

HadithHadith is a specific statement of Prophet is a specific statement of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)Muhammad (pbuh)

TraditionsTraditions are deeds or conduct of Prophet are deeds or conduct of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)Muhammad (pbuh)

The Hadith and Sunnah are second in The Hadith and Sunnah are second in importance to the Quranimportance to the Quran

The Holy QuranThe Holy Quran is God's Words that come first is God's Words that come first in significance and importancein significance and importance

Hadith ReportingHadith Reporting

Al-Hadith

Sunni Shi’a

Canonical Books

The SunnahThe Sunnah

The Sunnah consists of:The Sunnah consists of:

1.1. The statements of Muhammad (pbuh) andThe statements of Muhammad (pbuh) and

2.2. His Tradition (conduct)His Tradition (conduct)

The Sayings are bindingThe Sayings are binding

The Sunnah can be interpreted in several waysThe Sunnah can be interpreted in several ways

The Shari'ahThe Shari'ah

The Shari'ah (Islamic Way) consists of:The Shari'ah (Islamic Way) consists of:

The Quranic Divine Guidance, andThe Quranic Divine Guidance, and

The Sunnah of Muhammad (pbuh)The Sunnah of Muhammad (pbuh)

Shari'ah is the Constitution of IslamShari'ah is the Constitution of Islam

Shari'ah needs to be interpretedShari'ah needs to be interpreted

The interpreter of Shari'ah is called FaqeehThe interpreter of Shari'ah is called Faqeeh

Constitution of IslamConstitution of Islam

Shari’ah

Quran Sunnah

The interpreter of Shari'ah is called Faqeeh

Fiqh (Islamic Law)Fiqh (Islamic Law)

Fiqh is interpretation of Shari'ah by a scholar Fiqh is interpretation of Shari'ah by a scholar erudite in Islamic knowledgeerudite in Islamic knowledge

Head of Islamic Schools of Thought is Faqeeh Head of Islamic Schools of Thought is Faqeeh of the highest caliberof the highest caliber

Fiqh is the Law in Islamic CirclesFiqh is the Law in Islamic Circles

Fiqh is the spiritual law of unique importance to Fiqh is the spiritual law of unique importance to MuslimsMuslims

The language of the HadithThe language of the Hadith

The literary style of Hadith is very high, yet it is The literary style of Hadith is very high, yet it is far different from the Quranfar different from the QuranOften the Hadith consists of a few words yet Often the Hadith consists of a few words yet has deep meaning of immeasurable valuehas deep meaning of immeasurable valueHadith may look like maxims and/or proverbsHadith may look like maxims and/or proverbsHadith often touches on certain aspects of lifeHadith often touches on certain aspects of life

Subjects of HadithSubjects of Hadith

1.1. Hadiths deal with elements of Faith and beliefHadiths deal with elements of Faith and belief

2.2. Hadiths deal with RitualsHadiths deal with Rituals

3.3. Hadiths deal with Human CharacterHadiths deal with Human Character

4.4. Hadiths deal with Ah’kaam and dealing with Hadiths deal with Ah’kaam and dealing with othersothers

5.5. Hadiths deal with the AfterlifeHadiths deal with the Afterlife

Categories of HadithCategories of Hadith

The scholars of the Hadith literature divided the The scholars of the Hadith literature divided the Traditions of the Prophet (pbuh) into categories Traditions of the Prophet (pbuh) into categories according to the degree of authenticity and reliability, according to the degree of authenticity and reliability, each category had to meet certain criteria.each category had to meet certain criteria.The categories are as follows:The categories are as follows:

SahihSahih:  :    صحـيـحصحـيـح      The genuine Traditions, the authentic ones.The genuine Traditions, the authentic ones.MoothaqMoothaq:  :      موثـقموثـقAlmost like the Sahih but the narration is not as Almost like the Sahih but the narration is not as strong as those of the Sahih.strong as those of the Sahih.HasanHasan: : حـسـنحـسـن The fair Traditions although inferior in matter of The fair Traditions although inferior in matter of authenticity.authenticity.Dha'eefDha'eef:  :  ضـعيـفضـعيـف The weak Traditions which are not so reliable. The weak Traditions which are not so reliable. 

Classes of Deeds and ActionsClasses of Deeds and Actions

In the Shari'ah (Islamic Constitution) In the Shari'ah (Islamic Constitution) deeds and actions deeds and actions are divided into five classes:are divided into five classes:

Fardh or WajibFardh or Wajib:  :     واجـب او واجـب فرض او An obligatory duty the omission An obligatory duty the omission   فرضof which is Islamicly punishable.of which is Islamicly punishable.Mus'tahabMus'tahab:  :  مسـتـحبمسـتـحب   An action which is rewarded, but whose An action which is rewarded, but whose omission is not punishable.omission is not punishable.Mu'baah:  Mu'baah:        مـباحمـباحAn action which is permitted but legally is An action which is permitted but legally is indifferent.indifferent.Mak'roohMak'rooh: : مكـروهمكـروه      An action which is disapproved by the An action which is disapproved by the Shari'ah but is not under any penalty.Shari'ah but is not under any penalty.HaramHaram:  :  حرامحرام An action which is forbidden, and Islamicly An action which is forbidden, and Islamicly punishable.punishable.

The Fabricated Hadiths:The Fabricated Hadiths:    االحاديت االحاديت       المختلقهالمختلقه

  History of Fabrication:History of Fabrication:During Benu Umayya's Rule:During Benu Umayya's Rule:  Bringing forth a Counterfeit Hadith   Bringing forth a Counterfeit Hadith was widespread throughout this period.was widespread throughout this period.During Benu Abbas' Rule,During Benu Abbas' Rule, producing and circulating counterfeit producing and circulating counterfeit Hadiths was widespread, in particular with the advent of the Hadiths was widespread, in particular with the advent of the schools of thought in Islam.schools of thought in Islam.By the year 200 H.:By the year 200 H.:  Total of 600,000 Hadiths were in existence,   Total of 600,000 Hadiths were in existence, out of which 408,324 Hadith were fabricated (counterfeit) Hadiths out of which 408,324 Hadith were fabricated (counterfeit) Hadiths by 620 forgers, whose names and identity are known.by 620 forgers, whose names and identity are known. Most Notorious Forgers:Most Notorious Forgers:  Ibn Jundub, Abu Bukhtari, Ibn Basheer,   Ibn Jundub, Abu Bukhtari, Ibn Basheer, Abdullah Al-Ansaari, Al-Sindi.  One of them, Ibn Au'jaa, professed Abdullah Al-Ansaari, Al-Sindi.  One of them, Ibn Au'jaa, professed before he was hanged (for his heresy) that he alone had forged before he was hanged (for his heresy) that he alone had forged 4,000 Hadiths.4,000 Hadiths.

Reasons for Fabricating Hadiths Reasons for Fabricating Hadiths 

Reasons to Fabricate (To do Hadith forgery):Reasons to Fabricate (To do Hadith forgery):      1.1. Financial incentive by the Khalifas, starting with Financial incentive by the Khalifas, starting with

Mu'awiya. Mu’awiya as an example awarded Ibn Mu'awiya. Mu’awiya as an example awarded Ibn Jundub and others large sums of money for coming Jundub and others large sums of money for coming forth with Hadiths that suited him.forth with Hadiths that suited him.

2.2. As a means of self-promotion in the government.As a means of self-promotion in the government.3.3. In a drive to enhance a particular school of thought.In a drive to enhance a particular school of thought.4.4. Fanaticism for a school of thought at the expense of Fanaticism for a school of thought at the expense of

others.others.5.5. Al-Qassassoon (The story-tellers):Al-Qassassoon (The story-tellers):    القصــاصــونالقصــاصــون   

Their operation and major role in the public.Their operation and major role in the public.

Compare:Compare: Size of Authentic versus Size of Authentic versus Fabricated HadithFabricated Hadith

Over 600,000 Fabricated Hadiths as of 200H

Less than 3,000 Authentic Hadith

The necessity for I'lm Al-Rijaal,The necessity for I'lm Al-Rijaal,    علم علم  الرجالالرجال

The necessity of I'lm Al-Rijaal,The necessity of I'lm Al-Rijaal,    الرجال الرجال علم Science of (Science of)      علمmen of Hadith Transmitters): Considered before men of Hadith Transmitters): Considered before reliability of the narrator could be established, were:reliability of the narrator could be established, were:1.1. The Background, The Background, 2.2. Intelligence, Intelligence, 3.3. Authenticity, Authenticity, 4.4. Reliability, Reliability, 5.5. Capacity to Memorize, Capacity to Memorize, 6.6. Manner of living, Manner of living, 7.7. Reputation, and Reputation, and 8.8. Criticism, Criticism,

Compiling books about forged (counterfeit) HadithsCompiling books about forged (counterfeit) Hadiths

Compiling books about forged (counterfeit) Hadiths:  Compiling books about forged (counterfeit) Hadiths:  1.1. To warn the Scholars as well as the public about the To warn the Scholars as well as the public about the

plethora of the forged Hadiths at that time.plethora of the forged Hadiths at that time.2.2. It soon became obvious that so numerous were such It soon became obvious that so numerous were such

phony Hadiths that it was better to initiate I’lm Al-Rijaalphony Hadiths that it was better to initiate I’lm Al-RijaalI’lm Al-Rijaal was initiated by the Sunni scholars because:I’lm Al-Rijaal was initiated by the Sunni scholars because:1.1. of the massive counterfeit Hadiths circulated at the timeof the massive counterfeit Hadiths circulated at the time2.2. The books showed the reliable from unreliable The books showed the reliable from unreliable

transmittertransmitter3.3. I’lm Al-Rijaal was I’lm Al-Rijaal was   started by the Sunni scholars, but   started by the Sunni scholars, but

soon the Shi’a started their own too.soon the Shi’a started their own too.

By the year 200 H.By the year 200 H.

Total of 600,000 Hadiths were in existence,Total of 600,000 Hadiths were in existence,

The fabricated Hadiths numbered 408,324The fabricated Hadiths numbered 408,324

The fabricated Hadiths were traced to 620 forgers, The fabricated Hadiths were traced to 620 forgers,

The names of the forgers and their identity were The names of the forgers and their identity were registered. registered.

Ibn Abi Awjaa as an example, claimed before his Ibn Abi Awjaa as an example, claimed before his execution he forged 4,000 Hadiths by himself.execution he forged 4,000 Hadiths by himself.

Notorious ForgersNotorious Forgers

Ibn Jundub, Ibn Jundub, جندب جندب ابو ابو

Abu Bukhtari, Abu Bukhtari, البختريالبختري

Ibn Basheer, Ibn Basheer, بشير بشير ابن ابن

Abdullah Al-Ansaari, Abdullah Al-Ansaari, األنصاري الله األنصاري عبد الله عبد

Al-Sindi.  Al-Sindi.  السنديالسندي

Ibn Au'jaa, Ibn Au'jaa, العوجاء ابي العوجاء ابن ابي who professed who professed ابنbefore he was hanged (for his heresy) that he before he was hanged (for his heresy) that he alone had forged 4,000 Hadiths.alone had forged 4,000 Hadiths.

Hadith BooksHadith Books

There are 6 Canonical Treatises (Sunni)There are 6 Canonical Treatises (Sunni)

There are 4 Canonical Treatises (Shi'a)There are 4 Canonical Treatises (Shi'a)

Each treatise consists of 6-12 volumesEach treatise consists of 6-12 volumes

There are about 2,000-3,000 authentic Hadiths, and There are about 2,000-3,000 authentic Hadiths, and many more that are reliable (less than authentic).many more that are reliable (less than authentic).

To Follow the Shari'ahTo Follow the Shari'ah

To be a person of piety (Taq'wa) a Muslim strives to:To be a person of piety (Taq'wa) a Muslim strives to:

1.1. Follow the QuranFollow the Quran

2.2. Apply the Hadith's instructionsApply the Hadith's instructions

3.3. Emulate the conduct of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)Emulate the conduct of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

4.4. By so doing he/she will have achieved the perfection By so doing he/she will have achieved the perfection of character and gained Heavenof character and gained Heaven

Shi'a Hadith CollectionShi'a Hadith Collection

Unlike the Sunni, the Hadiths were written while the Unlike the Sunni, the Hadiths were written while the Prophet was alive and soon after he died. His family Prophet was alive and soon after he died. His family were very familiar with itwere very familiar with it

Written by Ali, the Prophet's constant Companion and Written by Ali, the Prophet's constant Companion and son-in-lawson-in-law580 Hadiths580 Hadiths were written in were written in Saheefa of AliSaheefa of Ali صحيفة صحيفة عليعلي

These Hadiths were jealously guarded by the Progeny These Hadiths were jealously guarded by the Progeny of the Prophet (pbuh) for 329 yearsof the Prophet (pbuh) for 329 yearsQuotes of Hadith through the family go directly to the Quotes of Hadith through the family go directly to the Prophet (pbuh)Prophet (pbuh)

11stst Century Shi'a Hadith Collection Century Shi'a Hadith Collection

Collected byCollected by BookBook CommentComment

Imam Ali Imam Ali عليعلي Saheefa of Ali Saheefa of Ali Referenced by Shi'i & Referenced by Shi'i & Sunni alikeSunni alike

Zainul Abideen Zainul Abideen العابدين العابدين زين زين

Risalat Al-HuqooqRisalat Al-Huqooq

Saheefa Al-Sajjadiya Saheefa Al-Sajjadiya

Written by al-Sajjad or Written by al-Sajjad or dictated to his companions dictated to his companions

Abi Rafi‘Abi Rafi‘ رافع رافع ابو ,Sunan and Ah'kaam Sunan and Ah'kaam Servant of the Prophet, Servant of the Prophet ابوclose to Ali, d 30H close to Ali, d 30H

Jabir Al-Ansaari Jabir Al-Ansaari األنصاري األنصاري جابر جابر

Mansak Mansak Companion of the Prophet, Companion of the Prophet, d 78H d 78H

2nd2nd Century Shi'a Hadith Collection Century Shi'a Hadith Collection

Collected byCollected by BookBook CommentComment

Imam Al-BaaqirImam Al-Baaqir

الباقرالباقر Tafseer Al-QuranTafseer Al-Quran Having references to Having references to

Hadith Hadith

Zaid Ibn AliZaid Ibn Ali

علي بن علي زيد بن زيد

Mus'nad Mus'nad Hadith and Fiqh Hadith and Fiqh

Imam Al-Saadiq Imam Al-Saadiq

الصادقالصادقAl-Tawhid Al-Tawhid Writing mainly by his Writing mainly by his

CompanionsCompanions

Al-Saadiq's Al-Saadiq's Companions Companions

الصادق الصادق اصحاب اصحاب

The 400 Usool (400 The 400 Usool (400 books) Elaboration on books) Elaboration on

Hadith Hadith

Completed over 90-Completed over 90-100 years100 years

3rd3rd Century Shi'a Hadith Collection Century Shi'a Hadith Collection

Collected byCollected by BookBook CommentComment

Al-Warraq Al-Al-Warraq Al-Hadhrami Hadhrami

الحضرمي الحضرمي الوراق الوراق

The Collection The Collection (AL-Jami') (AL-Jami')

Depending on the 400 Depending on the 400 Usool, each author Usool, each author collected His specific al-collected His specific al-Jam’i. Jam’i.

It was massive works, It was massive works, well categorized and well categorized and indexed.  indexed. 

It became a reference for It became a reference for about two centuries. about two centuries.

Most later works were Most later works were derived from them. derived from them.

Muhammad Al-Muhammad Al-Ash’ari Ash’ari

األشعري األشعري محمد محمد

The Collection The Collection (AL-Jami')(AL-Jami')

Muhammad ibin Muhammad ibin Al-Waleed Al-Waleed

الوليد بن الوليد محمد بن محمد

The Collection The Collection (AL-Jami') (AL-Jami')

4th4th Century Shi'a Hadith Collection Century Shi'a Hadith Collection

Collected byCollected by BookBook CommentComment

Al-Kulaini Al-Kulaini

الكلينيالكليني

Al-Kaafi Al-Kaafi

الكافيالكافي16,199 Hadiths16,199 Hadiths

Al-SiddooqAl-Siddooq

الصدوقالصدوق

Mun Laa Yah'dharhu Mun Laa Yah'dharhu

Al-FaqeehAl-Faqeeh

يحضره ال يحضره من ال منالفقيهالفقيه

5,973 Hadiths, with 5,973 Hadiths, with 3913 References 3913 References

Al-ToosiAl-Toosi

الطوسيالطوسيTah'dheeb Al-Ah'kaamTah'dheeb Al-Ah'kaam

األحكام األحكام تهذيب تهذيب12,590 Hadiths, in 93 12,590 Hadiths, in 93 chapters chapters

Al-IstibsaarAl-Istibsaar

اإلستبصاراإلستبصار5,521 Hadiths 5,521 Hadiths

Collectors of Hadith, 4Collectors of Hadith, 4thth Century Century

Hadiths

1. Al-Kulaini1. Al-Kulaini

3. Al-Toosi3. Al-Toosi 2. Al-Siddooq2. Al-Siddooq

Shi'a Hadith CollectionShi'a Hadith Collection

At first, and while written in diverse books, the At first, and while written in diverse books, the Shi’a Hadiths were not collected in one Shi’a Hadiths were not collected in one distinctive book formatdistinctive book format

Later, distinctive books of Hadith were written in Later, distinctive books of Hadith were written in the 2nd and 3rd century of Islamic Calendarthe 2nd and 3rd century of Islamic Calendar

Four Canonical Hadith Books are availableFour Canonical Hadith Books are available

About 16,000 Hadiths are registered, of which About 16,000 Hadiths are registered, of which about about 2,000-3,0002,000-3,000 Hadiths are Sahih Hadiths are Sahih (authentic).(authentic).

Golden Chain of NarrationGolden Chain of Narration

Thousands of Hadiths were narrated and Thousands of Hadiths were narrated and quoted by Ahlul Baytquoted by Ahlul BaytEach Imam said, "My Hadith is the Hadith of my Each Imam said, "My Hadith is the Hadith of my father, and his is the Hadith of his father, up to father, and his is the Hadith of his father, up to Ali, who directly narrated the Hadith from Ali, who directly narrated the Hadith from Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)."   This is called the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)."   This is called the Golden Chain of Narration.Golden Chain of Narration.These Hadiths were of immense importance, These Hadiths were of immense importance, since they corrected the inaccuracies and set since they corrected the inaccuracies and set right the contaminations which had crept into right the contaminations which had crept into this science.   this science.   

Ali From the Prophet

Zainul Abideen From his Father

Muhammad (pbuh)

Al-Husain From his Father

Al-Hasan From his Father

Al-Baaqir From his Father

Al-Saadiq From his Father

Al-Ridha From his Father

Al-Kadhim From his Father

Al-Jawaad From his Father

Al-Haadi From his Father

Al-Askari From his Father

The Golden Chain of Narration

Canonical Shi’a CollectionsCanonical Shi’a Collections

Al-KulainiAl-Kulaini Collected Al-Kaafi:16,199 Hadiths, Collected Al-Kaafi:16,199 Hadiths, About half of the total are Sahih, Hasan, or About half of the total are Sahih, Hasan, or MoothaqMoothaq

Al-SiddooqAl-Siddooq Collected Mun Laa Yah'dharhu Al- Collected Mun Laa Yah'dharhu Al-Faqeeh: 5,973 Hadiths, with 3913 ReferencesFaqeeh: 5,973 Hadiths, with 3913 References

Al-ToosiAl-Toosi Collected Collected 1.1. Tah'dheeb Al-Ah'kaam: 12,590 Hadiths, in 93 Tah'dheeb Al-Ah'kaam: 12,590 Hadiths, in 93

chapterschapters

2.2. Al-Istibsaar: 5,521 HadithsAl-Istibsaar: 5,521 Hadiths

Imam Al-Ridha and HadithsImam Al-Ridha and Hadiths

Al-Ridha quoted his forefathers saying my Al-Ridha quoted his forefathers saying my father quoted his father up to the Prophetfather quoted his father up to the ProphetAl-Ridha quotedAl-Ridha quoted

Many Hadiths among 350 narrationsMany Hadiths among 350 narrationsWritten in Book of Uyoon Akhbar al-RidhaWritten in Book of Uyoon Akhbar al-RidhaAuthor of the book: Al-SiddooqAuthor of the book: Al-SiddooqYear written: 4Year written: 4thth Century Hijrah Century HijrahPages, volume 2: 27-80Pages, volume 2: 27-80

Al-Kulaini and Al-KaafiAl-Kulaini and Al-Kaafi

Great scholar, Great scholar, Superb scholar, Superb scholar, taught in Baghdad, taught in Baghdad, wrote many books, most famous was Al-Kaafi.wrote many books, most famous was Al-Kaafi.

Hadith Works: Hadith Works: Al-Kaafi took 20 years to write, 34 sections with 326 chapters.  Al-Kaafi took 20 years to write, 34 sections with 326 chapters.  Registered 16,199 Hadith or sayings through Ahlul Bayt,Registered 16,199 Hadith or sayings through Ahlul Bayt,

2577 Sahih (authentic), 2577 Sahih (authentic), 1118 Moothaq (reliable), 1118 Moothaq (reliable), 302 Qawiy (strong), 302 Qawiy (strong), 144 Hasan (good enough), and 144 Hasan (good enough), and 9380 Dha’eef (weak).9380 Dha’eef (weak).

Al-Kaafi as categorizedAl-Kaafi as categorized

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Al‑Kulaini Al‑Kulaini (Al-Kaafi)(Al-Kaafi)

Al‑Kulaini was contemporary to all four successive Al‑Kulaini was contemporary to all four successive deputies (or ambassadors) of Imam al‑Mahdideputies (or ambassadors) of Imam al‑Mahdi المـهـديالمـهـدي  Al‑Kulaini compiled Al-Kaafi on the request of prominent Al‑Kulaini compiled Al-Kaafi on the request of prominent Shi'i scholars of the time.Shi'i scholars of the time.Al‑Kulaini was a great scholar, a reliable Traditionist and Al‑Kulaini was a great scholar, a reliable Traditionist and a man of great learning. a man of great learning. Kulaini taught at the university in Baghdad, and he was Kulaini taught at the university in Baghdad, and he was an expert historian, was well versed in categorizing the an expert historian, was well versed in categorizing the narrators of Hadith and the Traditionists. narrators of Hadith and the Traditionists. He is also an author of many books, among which is a He is also an author of many books, among which is a book in the art and science of Traditions (Hadith). book in the art and science of Traditions (Hadith). Book of Al-KaafiBook of Al-Kaafi الكافيالكافي took 20 years to be written, took 20 years to be written,

Al-Siddooq and Mun Laa Yah'dharhu Al-FaqeehAl-Siddooq and Mun Laa Yah'dharhu Al-Faqeeh

Life:  Life: 

Scholar of exceptional caliber, from Qum.  Scholar of exceptional caliber, from Qum.  It is claimed he wrote almost 300 books It is claimed he wrote almost 300 books

Resided in Baghdad, teaching for a while.Resided in Baghdad, teaching for a while.

Hadith Works:  Hadith Works:  Mun Laa Yah'dharhu Al-Faqeeh, Mun Laa Yah'dharhu Al-Faqeeh, يحضره ال يحضره من ال منالفقيهالفقيه

Total of 5,973 Hadiths in 446 sections.Total of 5,973 Hadiths in 446 sections.

Al-Siddooq (Mun Laa Yah'dharhu Al-Faqeeh)Al-Siddooq (Mun Laa Yah'dharhu Al-Faqeeh)

al-Siddooqal-Siddooq was the author of Mun Laa Yah'dharhu Al- was the author of Mun Laa Yah'dharhu Al-Faqeeh, 5,973 Hadiths, with 3,913 ReferencesFaqeeh, 5,973 Hadiths, with 3,913 References As a scholar, al-Siddooq was of the first rank, had a As a scholar, al-Siddooq was of the first rank, had a good memory, was knowledgeable in Fiqh and had good memory, was knowledgeable in Fiqh and had memorized Hadith. memorized Hadith. He came to Baghdad in 355H, (at the time of Buwayhi) He came to Baghdad in 355H, (at the time of Buwayhi) and the leading scholars of the sect heard Traditions and the leading scholars of the sect heard Traditions from him. from him. He wrote about three hundred (300) works. He wrote about three hundred (300) works. Of the 300 books and/or treatises he wrote, we now Of the 300 books and/or treatises he wrote, we now have only eighteen books and treatises have only eighteen books and treatises His largest work on His largest work on Haf'th Madinatul  I'lmHaf'th Madinatul  I'lm (The City of (The City of Knowledge) does not exist any more. Knowledge) does not exist any more.

Al-ToosiAl-Toosi (Istibsaar and Tah’dheeb)(Istibsaar and Tah’dheeb)

Life:  Leader and scholar of great repute; Life:  Leader and scholar of great repute; Taught in Baghdad both Shi'a and Sunni.  Taught in Baghdad both Shi'a and Sunni.  During disturbance between Shi'a and Sunni which the During disturbance between Shi'a and Sunni which the government enticed, Al-Toosi's library was burned, andgovernment enticed, Al-Toosi's library was burned, andhis house attacked, and his house attacked, and he left Baghdad to Najaf where he established the Howza he left Baghdad to Najaf where he established the Howza Ilmiyyah (Islamic Seminary)Ilmiyyah (Islamic Seminary) النجف في العلميه النجف الحوزه في العلميه .. الحوزه

Hadith Works:Hadith Works:Tah'dheeb Al-Ah'kaamTah'dheeb Al-Ah'kaam, , األحكام األحكام تهذيب 12,59012,590تهذيب Hadiths, in Hadiths, in 390 sections.390 sections.Al-IstibsaarAl-Istibsaar   5,5215,521    اإلستبصار اإلستبصار Hadiths. Hadiths.

Al-ToosiAl-Toosi

al‑Toosi was born in 385H.  His career marks the climax of a al‑Toosi was born in 385H.  His career marks the climax of a great period in Shi'a Islamic scholarship and learning. great period in Shi'a Islamic scholarship and learning. In 408H. He studied in Baghdad under al‑Sheikh al‑Mufeed In 408H. He studied in Baghdad under al‑Sheikh al‑Mufeed So impressive was his learning that the Abbasi Khalifa, So impressive was his learning that the Abbasi Khalifa, al‑Qaadir bi‑'llaah, attended his lectures and honored him. al‑Qaadir bi‑'llaah, attended his lectures and honored him. In 447H Tughril‑Beg the leader of the Saljuqs invaded In 447H Tughril‑Beg the leader of the Saljuqs invaded Baghdad, and many of the Islamic scholars (U'lamaa) in Baghdad, and many of the Islamic scholars (U'lamaa) in Baghdad, both Sunni and Shi'a were killed. Baghdad, both Sunni and Shi'a were killed. al‑Toosi left Baghdad with a heavy heart to go to al‑Najaf. al‑Toosi left Baghdad with a heavy heart to go to al‑Najaf. There he established the Howza There he established the Howza العـلـمـيــه العـلـمـيــه الحـوزه a , a ,      الحـوزهuniversity-like institute to study Tafseer, Fiqh, Ah'kaam, university-like institute to study Tafseer, Fiqh, Ah'kaam, theological logic, I'lm al-Rijaal, besides many other branches theological logic, I'lm al-Rijaal, besides many other branches of science. of science.

Collection of al-Hadith Collection of al-Hadith

Al-Sihah Al-SittahAl-Sihah Al-Sittah

(Sunni)(Sunni)

Registered by highlyRegistered by highly

Qualified scholars in Islam Qualified scholars in Islam

Narration of Ahlul BaytNarration of Ahlul Bayt

(Shi'a)(Shi'a)

Registered by highlyRegistered by highly

Qualified scholars in Islam Qualified scholars in Islam

Quoting various people Quoting various people whose narration went back whose narration went back

to the Prophet’s to the Prophet’s companionscompanions and Tabi’een, and Tabi’een, then to Muhammad (pbuh) then to Muhammad (pbuh)

himself. himself.

Quoted from the 12 Imams Quoted from the 12 Imams (Ahlul Bayt).   Narration  was (Ahlul Bayt).   Narration  was

straight through to Muhammad straight through to Muhammad (pbuh) by way of Ali’s (pbuh) by way of Ali’s

registration of Hadiths. registration of Hadiths.

Manner of Collection of al-Hadith Manner of Collection of al-Hadith

Hadith Collection

Al-Sihaah Al-SittahAl-Sihaah Al-SittahQuoted from Quoted from TwoTwo

generations: generations: Sahaaba and Sahaaba and

Tabi’eenTabi’een

Narration of Ahlul BaytNarration of Ahlul Bayt

Quoted from Quoted from TwelveTwelve generations, the generations, the

Imams, over a period Imams, over a period of 329 yearsof 329 years

In ConclusionIn Conclusion

General discussion of Hadith with the Shi’a:General discussion of Hadith with the Shi’a:A general view of Hadith

Categories of Hadith

Hadith fabrications and forgeries

I’lm Al-Rijaal

Hadith during the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th century

Golden Chain of Narration

Collectors of Hadith and their books

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Be in Allah’s CareBe in Allah’s Care

Dr. A.S. HashimDr. A.S. Hashim