Muhammad ibn Ya'qub al-Kulayni
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Salah (prayer) of Fatimah al-Zahra’, ‘Alayha al-Salam, and other Salawat (prayers) to build up Interests
3. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from through the chain of his narrators in a marfu’ manner who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that the text is the same as the previous Hadith except that it says, ‘Read Chapter 112 of the Holy Quran
Salah (prayer) of Fatimah al-Zahra’, ‘Alayha al-Salam, and other Salawat (prayers) to build up Interests
4. Ali ibn Muhammad has narrated from certain individuals of our people who have said the following: “Abu al-Hassan al-Rida (a.s.), has said, ‘If one after performing Maghrib (Salah (prayer) soon after sunset), the four Rak‘at and before speaking to anyone per
Salah (prayer) of Fatimah al-Zahra’, ‘Alayha al-Salam, and other Salawat (prayers) to build up Interests
5. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Muhammad ibn Kurdus who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘If one cleanses himself (takes Wudu’ or bath), then goes to bed for the night,
Salah (prayer) of Fatimah al-Zahra’, ‘Alayha al-Salam, and other Salawat (prayers) to build up Interests
6. Ali ibn Muhammad has narrated from through his chain of narrators who has said the following: “One of the ’A’immah about the words of Allah, ‘An initiation (for Salah (prayer) is of a stronger impression’ (73:6), the Imam has said, ‘It is the two Rak‘at Sal
Salah (prayer) of Fatimah al-Zahra’, ‘Alayha al-Salam, and other Salawat (prayers) to build up Interests
7. Ali ibn Muhammad has narrated in a marfu‘ manner who has said the following: “Abu ’Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that on the night of the middle of the month of Sha’ban perform four Rak‘at Salah (prayer). In every Rak‘at read al-Fatihah and Chapter 112 one hun
One’s Stepping over Feces or Other Such Things
4. Ali ibn Muhammad has narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Muhammad ibn Sinan from ibn Muskan from al-Halabiy who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about the case of one who steps on feces or urine whether he must take Wudu’ again?’ H
Salah (prayer) for Istikharah (asking Allah to Choose for One What Is Good)
1. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Muhammad ibn Khalid from al-Nadr ibn al-Suwayd from Yahya al-Halabiy from ‘Amr ibn Hurayth who said: “Abu ’Abdillah (a.s.) said, ‘Perform two Rak‘at Salah (prayer) and ask Allah to choose for you
Salah (prayer) for Istikharah (asking Allah to Choose for One What Is Good)
2. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ‘Uthman ibn ‘Isa from ‘Amr ibn Shimr from Jabir who has said the following: “Abu Ja’far (a.s.), has said, ‘Whenever Ali ibn al-Husayn (a.s.), would think of performing Hajj, ‘Umrah or buying, selling or sett
Salah (prayer) for Istikharah (asking Allah to Choose for One What Is Good)
3. More than one person has narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Basriy from al-Qasim ibn ‘Abd al-Rahman al-Hashimiy from Harun ibn Kharijah who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that when you think of doing something,
Salah (prayer) for Istikharah (asking Allah to Choose for One What Is Good)
4. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn Faddal who has said the following: “Al-Hassan ibn Jahm asked abu al-Hassan (a.s.), for ibn Asbat; ibn Asbat and we all were present. ‘Should he travel by land or by sea to Egypt? Please tell h
Salah (prayer) for Istikharah (asking Allah to Choose for One What Is Good)
5. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn Asbat and Muhammad ibn Ahmad from Musa ibn al-Qasim af-Bajafiy from Afi ibn Asbat who has said the following: “I said to abu al-Hassan al-Rida (a.s.), ‘I pray to Allah to keep my soul in service for your
Salah (prayer) for Istikharah (asking Allah to Choose for One What Is Good)
6. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ali ibn Hadid from Murazim who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), said to me, ‘If one of you may think of doing something, he should perform two Rak‘at Salah (prayer), then praise All
Salah (prayer) for Istikharah (asking Allah to Choose for One What Is Good)
7. Ali ibn Muhammad has narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from ‘Amr ibn Ibrahim from Khalaf ibn Hammad from Ishaq ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following: “I said to abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), ‘Sometimes I may get two different opinions: one for an
Salah (prayer) for Istikharah (asking Allah to Choose for One What Is Good)
8. Ali ibn Muhammad has narrated in a marfu’ manner from one of ’A’immah who has said the following: “The Imam (a.s.), said to one of his companions who had asked about an issue that he wanted to do but did not find any one to consult with. The Imam said, ‘Con
Salah (prayer) when Asking for Increase in One’s Sustenance
1. Muhammad ibn ’Isma‘il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from Safwan ibn Yahya from ibn Muskan from Muhammad ibn Ali al-Halabiy who has said the following: “A man complained before abu ’Abd Allah (a.s.), against his poverty and deprivation in business af
Salah (prayer) when Asking for Increase in One’s Sustenance
2. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from Ahmad ibn abu Dawud from abu Hamzah who has said the following: “Abu Ja’far (a.s.), has said that a man came to the Holy Prophet and said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, I am a man with (a l
One’s Stepping over Feces or Other Such Things
5. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Jamil ibn Darraj from al-Mu‘alla’ ibn Khunays who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about the swine which comes out of water and passes on the road while water
Salah (prayer) when Asking for Increase in One’s Sustenance
3. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn abu Najran from Sabah al-Hadhdha’ from ibn al- Tayyar who has said the following: “I said to abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘I had some property which now has scattered away and I am under severe constr
Salah (prayer) when Asking for Increase in One’s Sustenance
4. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Afi ibn af-Hakam from ibn af-Wafid ibn Sabih from his father who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), asked me, ‘Where is your shop in relation to the Masjid?’ I replied, ‘It is near the d
Salah (prayer) when Asking for Increase in One’s Sustenance
5. A number of our people have narrated from al-Barqiy from his father from Safwan ibn Yahya from Muhammad ibn al-Hassan al-‘Attar from a man from our people who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), asked me, ‘O so and so, do you sometimes need some