Al-Ma'mun lauds the Imam's Talents Al-Ma'mu`n lauded Ima`m al-Rida`'s talents and said: "You have quenched my thirst, son of Allah's Apostle, and explained what was hidden from me, may Allah...
Al-Ma'mun lauds the Imam's Talents Al-Ma'mu`n lau...
Al-Mu'mu`n questions Ima`m al-Rida Al-Ma'mu`n asked Ima`m al-Rida`, peace be on him, some questions. More likely, he wanted to test him. The Ima`m answered these questions which are as follows:...
Al-Mu'mu`n questions Ima`m al-Rida Al-Ma'mu`n ask...
The Imam debates with the Hindu High Priest The heads of the creeds failed to render the Ima`m incapable, and feebleness appeared on their faces. There was none except the...
The Imam debates with the Hindu High Priest The h...
His debate with the Catholic Al-Ma'mu`n took other measures to examine the Ima`m, that he might be successful through defeating him (in one session). He ordered his minister al-Fadl b....
His debate with the Catholic Al-Ma'mu`n took othe...
The Imam debates with Abu Qurra Imam al-Rida, peace be on him, disproved the vague errors which were raised about Islam. Abu` Qurra headed for Khurasa`n in order to examine...
The Imam debates with Abu Qurra Imam al-Rida, pea...
The Questions of Sulayman al-Maruzi As for Sulayman al-Maruzi, he was skilled in philosophy and experienced in theological researches. He was the most prominent religious scholars in Khurasa`n. Al-Ma'mu`n invited...
The Questions of Sulayman al-Maruzi As for Sulaym...
The Debate is being resumed The session returned. It was attended by al-M'mu`n, the eminent religious scholars, and high ranking commanders. Then the Ima`m turned to 'Umra`n and said to...
The Debate is being resumed The session returned....
The Imam debates with the High Rabbi The High Rabbi represented the Jewish sect in the session which al-Ma'mu`n prepared for testing the Ima`m. The Imam asked him: "Shall you...
The Imam debates with the High Rabbi The High Rab...
9. Haydar Bin Ayyub Haydar b. Ayyu`b has reported: [We were at a place called al-Qaba in Medina. Mohammed b. Zayd b. 'Ali was at the place. He came after...
9. Haydar Bin Ayyub Haydar b. Ayyu`b has reported...
23. Yousif Bin Oghla Yousif Bin Oghla`, Sibt b. al-Jawzi, has said: "'Ali b. Musa, better known as al-Rida (consent), was munificent, just, worshipful, and ascetic. Were it had not...
23. Yousif Bin Oghla Yousif Bin Oghla`, Sibt b. a...
A. Tibb (Dissertation) of Ima`m al-Rida It is a great, medical account which the Ima`m wrote according to al-Ma'mu`n's request and is called al-Risa`la al-Dhahabiya (the Golden Dissertation). It contains...
A. Tibb (Dissertation) of Ima`m al-Rida It is a g...
His Acts of Worship and Reverential Fear One of the most prominent qualities of Ima`m al-Rida`, peace be on him, is his devotion to Allah, the Exalted, and his clinging...
His Acts of Worship and Reverential Fear One of t...
CHAPTER XI TO THE SHELTER GARDEN Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, had carried out his immortal message: he had spread knowledge and Islamic manners among people. Then...
CHAPTER XI TO THE SHELTER GARDEN Ima`m Abu` Ja'f...
To the Highest Paradise The poison acted quickly on the body of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. So, death approached fast. During his last hours, he gathered...
To the Highest Paradise The poison acted quickly ...
CHAPTER X HIS COMPANIONS AND THE REPORTERS OF HIS TRADITIONS .1 ABAN BIN TAGHLUB463 His Birth and his early Life:464 His Scientific Position464 His Obedience to the ahl al-Bayt464 His...
CHAPTER X HIS COMPANIONS AND THE REPORTERS OF HIS...