Ṣifāt al-Shīʿa - Attributes of the Shia
Ṣifāt al-Shīʿa
Attributes of the Shia
Ṣifāt al-Shīʿa by Shaykh al-Ṣadūq explores the ethical and behavioural attributes that Shīʿī individuals should embody through the lens of narrations attributed to the Ahl al-Bayt (as). This book comprises 71 Ḥadīths and covers a range of topics such as: Characteristics of the Shīʿa, Submission to the Imams' commands, Attributes of the Pious, Attributes of the Believer, Guidelines for Social Interaction, Strength in Religion, Allying with Others for the sake of God, Dissociation for the sake of God, Nobility of Character. These topics are not only emphasised within, but the manner in which they can be manifested are explained from time to time.
Ṣifāt al-Shīʿa by Shaykh al-Ṣadūq explores the ethical and behavioural attributes that Shīʿī individuals should embody through the lens of narrations attributed to the Ahl al-Bayt (as). This book comprises 71 Ḥadīths and covers a range of topics such as: Characteristics of the Shīʿa, Submission to the Imams' commands, Attributes of the Pious, Attributes of the Believer, Guidelines for Social Interaction, Strength in Religion, Allying with Others for the sake of God, Dissociation for the sake of God, Nobility of Character. These topics are not only emphasised within, but the manner in which they can be manifested are explained from time to time.
Related book by Shaykh al-Saduq: Fada’il al-Shia
Chapter 1
1 hadithShia virtues of piety and worship
Chapter 2
1 hadithShia adherence to divine directives and opposition to enemies
Chapter 3
1 hadithDenial of taqiyah nullifies religion
Chapter 4
1 hadithShia identity and exclusive allegiance to Imams
Chapter 5
1 hadithThe bond between Imam ar-Ridha عليه السلام and his Shia
Chapter 6
1 hadithThe virtue of sincere declaration of faith in Islam
Chapter 7
1 hadithThe sincerity of declaring monotheism in Islam
Chapter 8
1 hadithProphet's صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم warning to Hashimites on Judgment Day
Chapter 9
1 hadithThe influence of association on moral and religious character
Chapter 10
1 hadithRejecting ties with opponents of the Ahl al-Bayt عليه السلام
Chapter 11
1 hadithOpposing Allah's disciples leads to Hellfire
Chapter 12
1 hadithPiety through abstinence and devotion
Chapter 13
1 hadithCritique of Shia moral shortcomings
Chapter 14
1 hadithFalse claimants of loyalty endanger Shia unity
Chapter 15
1 hadithDivine allegiance through disbeliever relations
Chapter 16
1 hadithAvoiding association with suspicious individuals
Chapter 17
1 hadithNasibi defined as covert hostility toward Prophet's صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم household
Chapter 18
1 hadithShia of Ali's عليه السلام virtues and piety
Chapter 19
1 hadithCharacteristics of Ali's صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم devout followers
Chapter 20
1 hadithCharacteristics of True Shia Followers
Chapter 21
1 hadithCharacteristics of Imam Jafar's عليه السلام true Shia
Chapter 22
1 hadithTrue Shia characteristics and divine obedience
Chapter 23
1 hadithShia virtues of mutual support and moral conduct
Chapter 24
1 hadithShia of Ali عليه السلام characterized by ascetic appearance
Chapter 25
1 hadithCharacteristics of the True Shia of Ali عليه السلام
Chapter 26
1 hadithPreference for quality over quantity of Shia followers
Chapter 27
1 hadithShia openness due to faith's sweetness
Chapter 28
1 hadithVaried Devotions with Knowledge as the Highest Virtue
Chapter 29
1 hadithReligious devotion and adversaries' enmity
Chapter 30
1 hadithShia exemption from maternal naming on Judgment Day
Chapter 31
1 hadithGuidance on maintaining dignity and discretion among adversaries
Chapter 32
1 hadithShia characteristics and virtues according to Abu Abdullah عليه السلام
Chapter 33
1 hadithCharacteristics of true Shia devotion
Chapter 34
1 hadithCharacteristics of the Shia in Islamic tradition
Chapter 35
1 hadithThe characteristics and virtues of the pious
Chapter 36
1 hadithTrue believer's balance in rage and satisfaction
Chapter 37
1 hadithHeart's piety over outward weeping
Chapter 38
1 hadithCommanding piety and fulfilling communal duties
Chapter 39
1 hadithEthical conduct and virtues of Shiite adherents
Chapter 40
1 hadithCritiques of false Shia claims
Chapter 41
1 hadithEssential beliefs in Shia Islam
Chapter 42
1 hadithBelievers' character and steadfastness in faith
Chapter 43
1 hadithBelievers as trustworthy and sin-avoiding Muslims
Chapter 44
1 hadithDispleasure with evil and pleasure with good define a believer
Chapter 45
1 hadithBelievers' dignity and resisting desires
Chapter 46
1 hadithLeprosy as a divine curse avoided by the faithful
Chapter 47
1 hadithBeliever's steadfastness surpassing iron
Chapter 48
1 hadithUnity and origin of true believers
Chapter 49
1 hadithWinter as the believer's spiritual spring
Chapter 50
1 hadithBelievers insured against Hereafter's blindness
Chapter 51
1 hadithBelievers are never unblessed
Chapter 52
1 hadithThree virtues of perfect faith
Chapter 53
1 hadithTrustworthiness and steadfastness over luxury
Chapter 54
1 hadithAttributes of the ideal believer
Chapter 55
1 hadithThe true believer's power and fearlessness in faith
Chapter 56
1 hadithBeliever's dominion over creation through sincerity
Chapter 57
1 hadithHeavenly beings perceive believers' radiant lights
Chapter 58
1 hadithDivine victory through enemy disobedience
Chapter 59
1 hadithTraits incompatible with true belief
Chapter 60
1 hadithBeliever's self-righteousness and sincerity
Chapter 61
1 hadithEssential traits of a faithful believer from divine sources
Chapter 62
1 hadithAngelic perception of human intentions and deeds
Chapter 63
1 hadithDevout worship and fear of the Day of Resurrection
Chapter 64
1 hadithProphet's صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم description of the best servants
Chapter 65
1 hadithLoving and hating for the sake of Allah through allegiance to Ali عليه السلام
Chapter 66
1 hadithVirtues and rewards of the righteous in Islam
Chapter 67
1 hadithExclusive noble character traits of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم
Chapter 68
1 hadithIslamic creed and Imamate succession in Shia belief
Chapter 69
1 hadithEssential Shia beliefs in ascension, afterlife, and intercession
Chapter 70
1 hadithDenial of Midnight Ascension contradicts Rasulullah
Chapter 71
1 hadithCore tenets of Shia Islamic belief and Imamate