Al-AmālīThe Dictations

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Al-Amālī

The Dictations

Shaykh Muḥammad b. Muḥammad al-Mufīd

Translated by
Mulla Asgharali M M Jaffer
Compiled 404–411 AH
al-Āmālī (lit. ‘the dictations’) is a transcription of 42 assemblies held by Shaykh al-Mufīd wherein he dictated narrations to his students. The topics mentioned in these narrations attributed to the Prophet (s) and the Ahl al-Bayt (a) covered various topics such as the Prophet's (s) conduct, supplications and guidance, and the virtues and merits of the Ahl al-Bayt (a). The content encompasses historical, ethical, and doctrinal aspects. In total, the book possesses 387 narrations.

Also available: Al-Amali by Shaykh al-Saduq

Chapter 1

1 hadith
Abu Dharr’s words of wisdom

Chapter 2

1 hadith
The Best Virtues

Chapter 3

1 hadith
Avoid being deluded

Chapter 4

1 hadith
Fulfil your duties

Chapter 5

1 hadith
Remain Truthful

Chapter 6

1 hadith
Value of Time

Chapter 7

1 hadith
Enjoy good and forbid evil

Chapter 8

1 hadith
Beware of Allah’s dominance

Chapter 9

1 hadith
The most worshipful servant

Chapter 10

1 hadith
Living with the believers and non-believers

Chapter 11

1 hadith
Be kind to people

Chapter 12

1 hadith
People are for people!

Chapter 13

1 hadith
Convey the knowledge of fiqh

Chapter 14

1 hadith
The best guidance is that of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم

Chapter 15

1 hadith
Four admonitions

Chapter 16

1 hadith
Prayers are the pillars of faith

Chapter 17

1 hadith
Imam al-Sadiq عليه السلام explains Abu Dharr’s admonition

Chapter 18

1 hadith
Cover your utensils. . .

Chapter 19

1 hadith
The good and the bad traditions

Chapter 20

1 hadith
Kindness to father

Chapter 21

1 hadith
The descent of Jibraeel at unusual hour

Chapter 22

1 hadith
Virtues of a Shi’ah

Chapter 23

1 hadith
The meaning of remembering Allah

Chapter 24

1 hadith
No act with taqwa is small

Chapter 25

1 hadith
Al-Sadiq عليه السلام exhorts Taqwa

Chapter 26

1 hadith
Good deeds prepare for the doers. . .

Chapter 27

1 hadith
Between fear and hope

Chapter 28

1 hadith
The verse of Qur’an interpreted

Chapter 29

1 hadith
The Prophet صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم inspects our deeds

Chapter 30

1 hadith
‘Ali عليه السلام on the pious companions of the Prophet

Chapter 31

1 hadith
‘Ali عليه السلام and the traders of Kufa

Chapter 32

1 hadith
‘Ali عليه السلام’s admonition after Isha

Chapter 33

1 hadith
Imam Sajjad’s book on asceticism

Chapter 34

1 hadith
Entrust your affairs to Allah

Chapter 35

1 hadith
When the deeds become heartbreaking anguish

Chapter 36

1 hadith
Hasten to do good

Chapter 37

1 hadith
Do not delay doing good

Chapter 38

1 hadith
‘Ali عليه السلام guides to true reform of oneself

Chapter 39

1 hadith
Allah’s Will and His Power

Chapter 40

1 hadith
‘Ali عليه السلام refused to corrupt himself

Chapter 41

1 hadith
Base desires and long hopes. . .

Chapter 42

1 hadith
‘Ali عليه السلام’s admonition

Chapter 43

1 hadith
What Isa عليه السلام told his disciples

Chapter 44

1 hadith
Avoid fame

Chapter 45

1 hadith
Be ready to forgive

Chapter 46

1 hadith
When Allah spoke to Musa عليه السلام

Chapter 47

1 hadith
The meaning of "Imma’ah. . ."