Al kafi book shia muslims

Written by abu jafar muhammad ibn yaqub known as alkulayni born in iran in 864ad. The shia believe that muhammad designated ali as his successor by gods command eid al ghadir. Mar 30, 20 four major shia hadith book kutub al arba are. The author of alkafi was thiqat alislam, abu jafar muhammad b. This hadith is the best proof people have cited to prove that the shia believe in tahreef. I admit that sunni brothers are more concerned and active in practicing daily prayers salat and memorizing the noble quran. The religion of islam is not meant for simple minds. Kitab alkafi translated by muhammad sarwar table of contents about the translation part 1 the book of inteligence and ignorance part 2 the book on virtue of knowledge part 3 the book on oneness of allah god part 4 the book about people with divine authority this free ebook was downloaded from. Very little is known of his life and there is some dispute as to whether the nisba by which he is known is al kulaini or al kulini. He is the author of kitab alkafi, which is the main book of hadith narrations for shia muslims and many of islamic beliefs and pillars are based on the narrations stated in his book. The book al kafi al kafi is a collection of the traditions taught by the prophet and the imams and handed down to the muslim community by the disciples of the imams. Please keep in mind books may not be in their cleanest state, and that bugs may exist. Written in the 10th century, it is the earliest and arguably the most important compilation of traditions of prophet muhammad and the twelve imams divinely appointed leaders, peace be upon them all, who succeeded him.

The main criticism of al kafi as the basis for shia fiqh, comes from prominent sunni writers who argue that finding some hadiths in al kafi proves that the entire shiite school is wrong. Mar 22, 20 written in the 10th century, alkafi is the earliest and most important compilation of traditions from prophet muhammad and his successors. Things that allah gave to adam as at the time of repentance, vol. He who conceals his religion has saved it, and he who makes it public has destroyed it. It is the most important and authentic collection among the four books.

Jan 09, 2020 al kafi is a fundamental and classic shia text written by the fourteen infallible family members of prophet muhammad, divine supreme covenant body to their followers. Do shias value memorizing the quran less than sunnis. I am a shia shia and sunney both are a branch of islam. The main criticism of alkafi as the basis for shia fiqh, comes from prominent sunni writers who argue that finding some hadiths in alkafi proves that the entire shiite school is. I need help with a sunni shia debate general islamic. Shia view of alkafi relative to other hadith books. A shiah anthology 1 by william chittick, hossein nasr and muhammad husayn tabatabai. The site and the dilp are entirely supported by individual donors and well wishers. Al kafi among the 4 shia books is like the sun among the stars, and who looked fairly would not need to notice the position of the men in the chain of hadiths in this book, and if you looked fairly you would feel satisfied and sure that the hadiths are firm and accurate. The name al kafi means that which is sufficient that is, the book was intended to be a comprehensive collection of imamishii traditions. If you regularly visit this site and wish to show your appreciation, or if you wish to see further development of, please donate online.

There are several narrations in al kafi, as there are in bukhari, which the shia reject. Qalamemowla is a nizari ismaili shia muslim book that has speeches by the first shia imam, ali. Jul 29, 2015 the shia version is far worse because it says that musa asws did not have what men have. These books seek to give a rational account of shi a theology in contrast with the ashari, mutazili and other theological schools of islam. Why dont sunnis and shias pray at the same mosques. Just as there are several in both sources, which the shia accept. Any and all books found on this excellent website free islamic books by scholars. Alshahid alawwal introduces it as a book of hadith similar to which has not been written by any shi a scholar muhammad taqi almajlisi writes, alkafi is the most accurate and most comprehensive of all primary hadith sources, and it is the greatest and best book ever written by the imamiyyah. The main criticism of alkafi as the basis for shia fiqh, comes from prominent sunni writers who argue that finding some hadiths in alkafi proves that the entire shiite school is wrong. Shias believe that there are no sahih hadith books that are completely reliable according.

Twelver shia is the largest branch of shia islam, 11 with 2012 estimates saying that 85% of shias were twelvers. Alkafi is the most reliable shia book, as the reliable shia scholars said and declared. If you go in history you will find that shia have killed numberless muslims. These are kitab alkafi which in english means the sufficient book. Very little is known of his life and there is some dispute as to whether the nisba by which he is known is alkulaini or alkulini.

Alkafi is a collection of the traditions taught by the prophet and the imams and handed down to the muslim community by the disciples of the imams. Written in the 10th century, alkafi is the earliest and most important compilation of traditions from prophet muhammad and his successors. After the quran no book has been so pivotal to islamic scholarship, especially among the shiah, as al kafi. Shaykh assaduq did not regard all of the traditions in al kafi to be sahih truthful. Now some hadith books, for non muslim listeners hadith means sayings of prophet muhammad. Alkafi among the 4 shia books is like the sun among the stars, and who looked fairly would not need to notice the position of the men in the chain of hadiths in this book, and if you looked fairly you would feel satisfied and sure that the hadiths are. As with all hadith collections, however, there is no guarantee of the authenticity of each individual hadith and the reliability of each must be. Shaykh assaduq did not regard all of the traditions in alkafi to be sahih truthful.

If you regularly visit this site and wish to show your appreciation, or if you wish to see further development of alislam. The al site and the dilp are entirely supported by individual donors and well wishers. The first volume of al kafi from the beginning to kitab al iman wa lkufr has been translated into english in 8 volumes by muhammad sarwar. Shiites in reality do not rest the basis of their entire faith on the complete authenticity of this book al kafi means the sufficient. He is also known as sheikh albahaee, who was born on february 18th of 1547 in the amil mount of. Thus, the book is included in the four books of the shia, together with alkafi, alistibsar and tahdhib alahkam. O muslims be careful from shia they are big enemy of muslims. The name alkafi means that which is sufficient that is, the book was intended to be a comprehensive collection of imamishii traditions. The shia school is very rich in terms of reliable hadith collections thanks to the ahadith of the. The book alkafi alkafi is a collection of the traditions taught by the prophet and the imams and handed down to the muslim community by the disciples of the imams. Al kafi volume 4part 1 al kafi volume 4part 2 al kafi volume 4part 3. The qaem imam mahdi of the shia will rule according to the laws of david and the family of david, according to the shia narrations they attribute to their imams in al kafi, the book most relied upon by shia scholars out of the four shia hadith books. Shia muslims express the above beliefs as principles or roots of the religion usul aldin and the acts of worship to follow as practices or branches of the religion furu aldin.

The author of al kafi was thiqat al islam, abu jafar muhammad b. It is a poetic translation of shia teachings into south asian languages. They doduring hajj there is no problem all 5 schools of thought praying together in both mosques both have different interpretations of time for prayers. Shia view of al kafi relative to other hadith books. As with all hadith collections, however, there is no guarantee of the authenticity of each individual hadith and the reliability of each must be separately assessed. Al kafi book ii knowledge and its merits shia books. Here are my top 5 book recommendations for learning about shia islam. Another prominent shia scholar, nimatallah al jazairi, has defended this report, too. Alkafi book mention35530alijan1001mention you said that 4 badah allah tells a lie. Muntahi alamal by shaykh abbas qummi about prophet muhammad and his descendants. Jul 30, 2014 shia have different klama, prayer,azan,roza,hajj,zokat,toheed, and hazrat ali r. Life of imam bukhari an explanation of kitab al dua from sahih bukhari pt. Sep 21, 2010 shia muslims express the above beliefs as principles or roots of the religion usul aldin and the acts of worship to follow as practices or branches of the religion furu aldin. If you regularly visit this site and wish to show your appreciation, or if you wish to see further development of al, please donate online.

This book is divided into three parts usul al kafi related to theology, quran, history and ethics, furu al kafi related to legal issues and rawdat al kafi which is traditions, letters and speeches of imams. He claims to have read all of the shia books, including one called al kafi, which he points as being a book full of lies. They believe god chose ali to be muhammads successor, infallible, the first caliph khalifah, head of state of islam. The book before you represents, in part, a synthesis of centuries of research and deliberation over the text of alkafi. He was even comparing the author to imam bukhari our first discussion was about the concept of imamah in the quran. Born in modern day iran in 941, during the minor occultation of imam almahdi, sheikh alkulayni is considered one of the main tradition and narrations compilers of shia history. However, it is agreed that it refers to a village in iran, kulain or kulin. Written by abu jafar muhammad ibn yaqub known as al kulayni born in iran in 864ad. Alkafi shia interviews with the divine on shia islam pdf. What is a good book to read to understand shia islam. Al kafi is not my obsession as it seems to be yours. The contents of these books are taken from the 8th to the th century 2nd to 7th century of islam. From my understanding the ahl albayt for the shia muslims are starting with the prophet mohammad.

Al kafi volume 8 arabic and english shia pdf resources. Shia muslims believe that just as a prophet is appointed by god alone, only god has the prerogative to appoint the successor to his prophet. Posts about al kafi volume 8 arabic and english written by holyhousehold555. Its author is thiqat alislam muhamad ibn yaqoob alkileeni a very reliable shia scholar, died in 328 h. The first volume of alkafi from the beginning to kitab aliman wa lkufr has been translated into english in 8 volumes by muhammad sarwar. He is the author of kitab alkafi, which is the main book of hadith narrations for shia muslims and many of islamic beliefs and pillars are based on the. Do shia follow or believe in same hadiths as sunnis. Usul ulkafi, book on social manners, h 3717, ch 23, h 1.

English translation 2 by alkulayni, thiqatu alislam, abu jafar muhammad ibn yaqub, sarwar, muhammad isbn. Kitab alkafi is a shia muslim hadith book similar to how the sunni muslims have the hadith book sahih bukhari. There is also a translation and commentary on the first chapter of usul alkafi, i. Shiavault holds a variety of shia islamic books for online reading and in ereader formats epubmobi to the benefit of muslims and non muslims. Shia books of hadith ahaadith, narrations welcome to shia. This is vol 3 of the seminal book in the hadith of the shia. Most shia scholars do not make any assumptions about the authenticity of a hadith book. But you need to note that sunni and shia hadith understanding is a bit different, shia muslims consider the sayings of imams which to me are repetitions and interpretations of the sayings of the prophet as hadiths also. The reason for such an articulation is that those beliefs are the most fundamental aspects of the religion and the criteria for being considered a muslim. Will someone confirm the shia sources i read online.

Shia have different klama, prayer,azan,roza,hajj,zokat,toheed, and hazrat ali r. This book is available in store now with delivery within 2 business days. In addition to worshiping aspect, hajj has social, economic, and political aspects and it is the largest gathering of muslims that happens once a year from the eighth to the twelfth day of dhu lhijja, the 12th month of the hijri. Like how sahih bukhari was compiled by muhammad ibn ismail albukhari, alkafi was compiled by muhammad yaqub kulayni. Jan 06, 2020 most shia scholars do not make any assumptions about the authenticity of a hadith book. Alkafi is a fundamental and classic shiatext written by the fourteen infallible family members of prophet muhammad, divine supreme covenant body to their followers. Alkafi the first and foremost comprehensive book of hadith of the holy prophet, with his ahl albayt as narrators, dealing with issues of theology and ethics, practical laws such as laws of taharat cleanliness, laws of worship prayer, zakat, fasting, hajj and jihad, laws of business, laws of family and social relations, and judicial laws. I know that the shias dont include wives including khadijah ra. Shia muslims do not make any assumptions about the authenticity of a hadith book. The science of classifying hadith is a bit different between sunni and shi a, but the way that alkafi is organized begins with the hadith that the sheikh alkulayni may allah bless his soul considered to be the most reliable. Miratuluqul is an explanatory book to alkafi and is authored by the great scholar muhammad baqir almajlisi 1037162811111700. But there are some important points i am going to mention.