Muhammad ibn Ya'qub al-Kulayni
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When Tayammum Is Necessary and Finding Water Thereafter
7. Ahmad ibn Muhammad has narrated from Ali ibn al-Hakam from al-Husayn ibn abu af-‘Afa’ who has said the foflowing: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who passes by a well but does not have a bucket (to draw water). He (the Imam) said, ‘It is no
When Tayammum Is Necessary and Finding Water Thereafter
8. Af-Husayn ibn Muhammad has narrated from Mu‘alla’ ibn Muhammad from ai-Washsha’ from Hammad ibn ‘Uthman from Ya’qub ibn Salim who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who does not have any water (for Wudu’) during a journ
When Tayammum Is Necessary and Finding Water Thereafter
9. Muhammad ibn ’Isma’il has narrated from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan from Safwan from Mansur ibn Hazim from ibn abu Ya’qub and ‘Anbasah ibn Mus’ab who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘When you come to a well when you have experienced sexual
When Tayammum Is Necessary and Finding Water Thereafter
10. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ‘Uthman ibn ‘Isa from ibn Muskan from abu Basir who has said the following: “I once asked him (the Imam) (a.s.), about a man who during a journey had a certain amount of water but forgot all abou
The Case of a Well and Things that May Fall in It (Fatwa best explains Ahadith 2-12 as well as the following chapter.)
11. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from al-Husayn ibn Sa‘id from al-Qasim ibn Muhammad from Ali ibn abu Hamzah who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah, Alayhi al-Salam, about the falling of feces into a well. He (the I
One’s having Little Water on a Journey but Is Afraid of Facing Thirst
1. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ’Abd Allah ibn al-Mughirah from ibn Sinan who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who, during a journey, experiences sexual relation but does not have any water with him
One’s having Little Water on a Journey but Is Afraid of Facing Thirst
2. Al-Husayn ibn Muhammad has narrated from Mu‘alla’ ibn Muhammad from al-Hassan ibn Ali al-Washsha’ from Hammad ibn ‘Uthman from ibn abu Ya‘fur who has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who experiences sexual relation and ha
One’s having Little Water on a Journey but Is Afraid of Facing Thirst
3. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Muhammad ibn Humran and Jamil who have said the following: “Once we asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about the case of the Imam of a people during a journey who experiences sexual relation an
One’s having Little Water on a Journey but Is Afraid of Facing Thirst
4. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ‘Abd Allah ibn al-Mughirah who has said the following: “(Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.) ) has said, ‘If the ground is wet and dry soil or water is not available you must look for an area which is the most dry of the
One’s Experiencing Carnal Relations and Having Only Ice
1. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father and Muhammad ibn Yahya from Ahmad ibn Muhammad all from Hammad ibn ‘Isa from Hariz from Muhammad ibn Muslim who has said the following: “I once asked abu ’Abd Allah (a.s.), about a man who experiences sexual rela
One’s Experiencing Carnal Relations and Having Only Ice
2. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father in a marfu‘ manner the following: “(He (the Imam) (a.s.), has said, ‘If he experiences sexual relation, he must take Ghusl (bath), but if it is a wet dream, he must take Tayammum.’”
One’s Experiencing Carnal Relations and Having Only Ice
3. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from al-Husayn from Ja‘far ibn Bashir from those whom he has mentioned who has said the following: “I once asked abu ’Abd Allah (a.s.), about the case of one who experiences sexual relation during a cold night and is afraid f
Taking Tayammum with Clay
1. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn Mahbub from ibn Ri’ab from abu Basir who has said the following: “Abu ’Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘In a condition where you cannot find anything other than clay, take Tayammum with it; Allah
Bandages, Injuries, One’s Suffering from Smallpox and or Experiencing Carnal Relations
1. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn Mahbub from abu Ayyub al-Khazzaz from Muhammad ibn Muslim who has said the following: “I once asked Abu Ja‘far (a.s.), about a man on whose body there are dimples or wounds and experiences sex
Bandages, Injuries, One’s Suffering from Smallpox and or Experiencing Carnal Relations
2. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from certain persons of his people who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘One with smallpox or broken bones has permission to take Tayammum with soil after experiencing
The Case of a Well and Things that May Fall in It (Fatwa best explains Ahadith 2-12 as well as the following chapter.)
12. Ali ibn Muhammad has narrated from Sahl from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn abu Nasr from ‘Abd al-Karim from abu Basir who has said the following: “I once said to abu ‘Abd Allah, Alayhi al-Salam, that there was a well from which people drank, took Wudu’, wash
Bandages, Injuries, One’s Suffering from Smallpox and or Experiencing Carnal Relations
3. A number of our people have narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Muhammad ibn Ali from Ahmad who in a marfu‘ manner has said the following: “I once asked abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), about one with a condition of smallpox who experiences sexual relation. He (the
Bandages, Injuries, One’s Suffering from Smallpox and or Experiencing Carnal Relations
4. Ahmad ibn Muhammad has narrated from Bakr ibn Salih and ibn Faddal from ‘Abd Allah ibn Ibrahim al-Ghifariy from Ja‘far ibn Ibrahim al-Ja‘fariy who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that once the case of a man on whose body there was a
Bandages, Injuries, One’s Suffering from Smallpox and or Experiencing Carnal Relations
5. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from Muhammad ibn Sukayn and others who has said the following: “It was said to abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), that so and so had smallpox and had experienced sexual relation. They gave him Ghusl (bat
Rare Ahadith about Wudu’
1. Ali ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Abd Allah has narrated from Ibrahim ibn Ishaq al-Ahmar from al-Hassan ibn Ali al-Washsha’ who has said the following: “Once I visited Ali al-Rida (a.s.). There was a water jug in front of him and he was about to take Wudu’ for Salah (p