{"id":3392,"date":"2019-09-01T09:10:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-01T08:10:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2019-11-28T10:46:21","modified_gmt":"2019-11-28T10:46:21","slug":"documentation-of-the-hadith-by-imam-reza-a-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiastudies.com\/en\/3392\/documentation-of-the-hadith-by-imam-reza-a-s\/","title":{"rendered":"Documentation of the Hadith by Imam Reza (A.S)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Documentation of the Hadith by Imam Reza (A.S)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As has been previously cited, reference books of the Ahl al-Bayt\u2014the most important of which was the Book of Imam `Al\u012b, al-Jafr, and al-J\u0101mi`ah\u2014was transferred from one Imam to another. It thus reached Imam `Al\u012b ibn M\u016bs\u0101 al-Rid\u0101 from his father.
\nAs regards, the al-Jafr, al-Kishiy in his famous book of biography (i.e. al-Rij\u0101l) has recorded that Nasr ibn Q\u0101b\u016bs was in the house of Imam M\u016bs\u0101 al-K\u0101dhim when he saw his son `Al\u012b (i.e. Imam al-Rid\u0101) reading in a book. Imam al-K\u0101dhim commented, \u201cThis is my son `Al\u012b, and the book he is reading is al-Jafr.\u201d[1178]
\nIt has been also narrated on the authority of `Al\u012b ibn Ibr\u0101h\u012bm, on the authority of Muhammad ibn `\u012as\u0101, on the authority of Y\u016bnus, on the authority of Abu\u2019l-Hasan (i.e. Imam `Al\u012b ibn M\u016bs\u0101 al-Rid\u0101), and on the authority of his father that Ibn Fadd\u0101l said, \u201cAs I showed him the Book of `Al\u012b, Imam `Al\u012b ibn M\u016bs\u0101 al-Rid\u0101 confirmed it, saying: Am\u012br al-Mu’min\u012bn issued a verdict about the blood money for the wounds of the organs.\u201d[1179]
\nIt has been also narrated on the authority of `Al\u012b ibn Ibr\u0101h\u012bm on the authority of Muhammad ibn `\u012as\u0101 on the authority of Y\u016bnus on the authority of Imam `Al\u012b ibn M\u016bs\u0101 al-Rid\u0101, and on the authority of his father on the authority of Ibn Fadd\u0101l that he said, \u201cI showed the Book (i.e. Kit\u0101b al-Far\u0101’id)before Abu\u2019l-Hasan (Imam al-Rid\u0101) as investigation of its authenticity.\u201d[1180]
\nIt has been also narrated on the authority of `Al\u012b ibn Ibr\u0101h\u012bm on the authority of his father that Ibn Fadd\u0101l, Muhammad ibn `\u012as\u0101 both narrated that Y\u016bnus said, \u201cAs we presented before him the Kit\u0101b al-Far\u0101’id that is reported from Am\u012br al-Mu’min\u012bn, Imam al-Rid\u0101 confirmed its authenticity.\u201d[1181]
\nIt is true that in the age of Imam al-Rid\u0101, a new era commenced. It was the era of compilation, foundation, and documentation of the records that are claimed or supposed to have quoted the materials of the Book of Imam `Al\u012b as well as the religious laws reported by the Ahl al-Bayt. During this era, their disciples used to compile and present these books before the holy Imams in order to document them.
\nThis course began noticeably during the age of Imam `Al\u012b ibn M\u016bs\u0101 al-Rid\u0101. In this respect, it has been narrated that Ibn Fadd\u0101l and Y\u016bnus ibn `Abd al-Rahm\u0101n said, \u201cAs we showed him Kit\u0101b al-Far\u0101’id (The Book of Laws of Inheritance) that is reported from Am\u012br al-Mu’min\u012bn, Imam al-Rid\u0101 confirmed it.\u201d[1182]
\nIt has been also narrated that `Abdull\u0101h al-Ju`afiy said: I, once, visited Imam `Al\u012b ibn M\u016bs\u0101 al-Rid\u0101 carrying with me a sheet of paper on which it was written, \u201cIt is reported that (Imam) Ja`far (al-S\u0101diq) said that this world has been represented for the Owner of this Matter (i.e. Imam al-Mahd\u012b) like a half of a walnut that is split.\u201d Imam al-Rid\u0101 commented, \u201cThis is unquestionably true. Copy it to a sheet made of leather.\u201d[1183]
\nIn this narration, a Had\u012bth that was reported from Imam Ja`far al-S\u0101diq is presented before Imam `Al\u012b ibn M\u016bs\u0101 al-Rid\u0101 in order to investigate whether it is authentic or nor. Imam al-Rid\u0101, of course, would either check for the Had\u012bth from the Book of Imam `Al\u012b or, more generally, from the Had\u012bths that he had received from his father and forefathers. At any rate, the aim of presenting the Had\u012bths before Imam al-Rid\u0101 was to document these narrations that were reported from the three holy Imams\u2014Muhammad al-B\u0101qir, Ja`far al-S\u0101diq, and M\u016bs\u0101 al-K\u0101dhim. Naturally, these narrations were mainly reported from Imam `Al\u012b who had reported from the Holy Prophet.
\nIt has been also narrated on the authority of Hamzah ibn `Abdull\u0101h al-Ja`fairy that Abu\u2019l-Hasan said, \u201cI, once, wrote down on a sheet of paper (the Had\u012bth) that this world has been represented for the Imam (i.e. al-Mahd\u012b) like a half of a walnut that is split, and I presented it before Imam al-Rid\u0101 saying, \u2018May Allah accept me as ransom for you! Our companions have reported a Had\u012bth that I could not deny; rather I would like to hear it from you.\u2019 As the Imam looked in the paper, he folded it until I thought that he could not stand the matter. He then said, \u2018This is true. Write it down on a sheet of leather.\u2019\u201d[1184]
\nOut of his extensive interest in the recordation of the religious heritage, Imam al-Rid\u0101 used to offer an inkpot to everyone who would write down for the sake of knowledge and the religion. In this respect, it has been narrated that `Al\u012b ibn Asb\u0101t said that Imam al-Rid\u0101, once, said, \u201cThe treasure about which Almighty Allah, in the Holy Qur’\u0101n, says,
\n\u2018And there was beneath it a treasure belonging to them…\u2019 [Holy Qur\u2019\u0101n: 18\/82]…\u201d
\nOn hearing this, I said to the Imam that I would like to write down his saying. He immediately extended his hand to take the inkpot and put before me. But I hurried to his hand, kissed it, took the inkpot, and wrote down the saying.[1185]
\nIn addition, Imam al-Rid\u0101 used to confirm that all that which he would say was the pure truth that was inherited from the Holy Prophet and that the genuine heritage of Prophethood was held by none except him. In this respect, it has been narrated that Ya`q\u016bb ibn Ja`far said that he was accompanying Imam `Al\u012b ibn M\u016bs\u0101 al-Rid\u0101 in Makkah when a man said to him, \u201cYou are interpreting the texts of Allah\u2019s Book (i.e. the Holy Qur’\u0101n) in an unprecedented way.\u201d Answering the man, Imam al-Rid\u0101 said,
\n\u201cBefore it was revealed to the people, the Qur’\u0101n had been revealed to us; and before it was explained to the people, it had been explained to us. We thus know best what is lawful and what is unlawful therein… This is the knowledge of what I have conveyed to you so long as I am bound by this duty. If you accept from me, you should then thank; and if you neglect, then it is Almighty Allah Who witnesses all things.\u201d[1186]
\nIt has been also narrated that `Abd al-Sal\u0101m ibn S\u0101lih al-Harawiy said that on hearing Imam al-Rid\u0101 saying, \u201cMay Allah have mercy upon him who enlivens our Matter,\u201d I asked, \u201cHow is your Matter enlivened?\u201d The Imam answered,
\n\u201cIt is enlivened by learning our knowledge and conveying it to the people. Had the people been acquainted with our excellent wording, they would certainly have followed us.\u201d[1187]
\nIt has been also narrated that Ab\u016b-Nasr said to Imam al-Rid\u0101, \u201cMay Allah accept me as ransom for you! Some of our companions claim that they hear the traditions that are reported from your fathers and you and then analogize and act upon them!\u201d The Imam answered,
\n\u201cHow strange this is! Nay, by Allah! This does not belong to the religion of Ja`far (al-S\u0101diq)! These people have nothing to do with us. They have neglected the obedience to us and occupied our positions. Where is the submission that they have shown to Ja`far and the father of Ja`far? Ja`far has said: Act not upon analogy. Nothing matches analogy except analogy that breaks it.\u201d[1188]
\nAbout those who were entrapped by spurious arguments and were confused as regards the religious affairs, Imam al-Rid\u0101 says,
\n\u201cThey have been deceived by spurious matters; therefore, the fact of their religion was confused for them. As they wanted to be guided to the right path of their own accord, they asked why, when, and how. As a result, perdition came upon them from the very place of their expectation. That was because of what their own hands have committed; verily, \u2018And thy Lord is not at all a tyrant to His slaves.\u2019 They have not been ordered to do such; rather in such situations what is obligatory upon them is only to stop at situations of perplexity and refer what they have ignored to the learned ones who can infer it (from the Holy Qur’\u0101n), for Almighty Allah says in His Book,
\n\u2018Whereas if they had referred it to the messenger and to such of them as are in authority, those among them who are able to infer the matter would have known it\u2019 [Holy Qur\u2019\u0101n: 4\/83]
\nThese are certainly the Family of Muhammad. It is they who can infer it from the Qur’\u0101n, and it is they who know best what is lawful and what is unlawful, and it is they who are Almighty Allah\u2019s arguments against His creatures.\u201d[1189]
\nImam al-Rid\u0101 is also reported to have written a book entitled Sah\u012bfat al-Rid\u0101 that he reported from his forefather. This Sah\u012bfah has been frequently published.
\nHe also wrote down the al-Ris\u0101lah al-Dhahabiyyah (the Golden Epistle) for al-Ma’m\u016bn, the `Abb\u0101sid ruler, who ordered this epistle to be written with liquid gold and thus it took the title of the Golden Epistle. Yet, other historians have mentioned other reasons for this title. This epistle has been published many times.
\nIt is also narrated that the book of al-Ahl\u012bl\u012bjiyyah (The Ellipse) was written by Imam al-Rid\u0101. About this book, Sayyid al-Am\u012bn says, \u201cIt comprises effective arguments and excellent topics concerning theology.\u201d
\nFurthermore, Imam al-Rid\u0101 dictated to his disciples as well as the Muslim jurisprudents and students of jurisprudence numerous items of knowledge, since his sessions were dedicated to teaching and dictations of knowledge.
\nIt has been narrated on the authority of `Al\u012b ibn `Al\u012b al-Khuz\u0101`iy (brother of Di`bil, the famous poet) that Imam `Al\u012b ibn M\u016bs\u0101 al-Rid\u0101, in the city of T\u016bs in the year AH 198, dictated to us a narration that he reported from his father, M\u016bs\u0101 ibn Ja`far.[1190]
\nThis narration clearly demonstrates that Imam al-Rid\u0101, having been interested in the recordation and the records of the religious knowledge, used to dictate Islamic knowledge to the scholars and students of religious knowledge who used to attend his sessions.
\nNotes:<\/strong><\/span>
\n[1178] Shaykh al-T\u016bsiy: Rij\u0101l al-Kishiy 382.
\n[1179] Shaykh al-T\u016bsiy: Tahdh\u012bb al-Ahk\u0101m 10: 292 H. 1135.
\n[1180] Shaykh al-Kulayniy: al-K\u0101f\u012b 7:327 H. 7.
\n[1181] Shaykh al-Kulayniy: al-K\u0101f\u012b 7:330 H. 1.
\n[1182] Shaykh al-Kulayniy: al-K\u0101f\u012b 7:33 H. 1.
\n[1183] Muhammad ibn Hasan al-Saff\u0101r: Bas\u0101’ir al-Daraj\u0101t 408 H. 2.
\n[1184] Muhammad ibn Hasan al-Saff\u0101r: Bas\u0101’ir al-Daraj\u0101t 408 H. 4.
\n[1185] Shaykh al-Kulayniy: al-K\u0101f\u012b 2:59 H. 9.
\n[1186] Muhammad ibn Hasan al-Saff\u0101r: Bas\u0101’ir al-Daraj\u0101t 198 H. 4.
\n[1187] Shaykh al-Sad\u016bq: Ma`\u0101n\u012b al-Akhb\u0101r 180; `Uy\u016bn Akhb\u0101r al-Rid\u0101 1:307.
\n[1188] Al-Himyariy al-Qummiy: Qurb al-Isn\u0101d 356 H. 1275.
\n[1189] Al-Hurr al-`\u0100miliy: Was\u0101’il al-Sh\u012b`ah 27:171 H. 56 as written in al-`Ayy\u0101shiy\u2019s book of Tafs\u012br 1:260 H. 206. See also Al-Borujerdiy: J\u0101mi` Ah\u0101d\u012bth al-Sh\u012b`ah; 1:232.
\n[1190] Shaykh al-T\u016bsiy: al-Am\u0101liy 1:370-382; al-Naj\u0101shiy: al-Rij\u0101l 277 No. 727.<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

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