Introduction

Preface: Our Belief in Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.)

Historical Aspect of the Imam's Biography

His Distinctions and Characteristics

Imam and the Waqfis

Imam and the 'Caliphs'

The Regency

Imam's Role in Eliminating al-Fadl ibn Sahl

The Tragic Ending

Imam and Alawide Revolts

Intellectual aspects of the Imam's life

His Works

Altercations

Basic Beliefs

The Approach Adopted by Ahl al-Bayt

Exegesis

Shari'a (Islamic Legislative System)

Imam ar-Ridha’ (a.s.)'s Hadith Regarding Legislation

Supplement: Regency Document

Biography of the 8th Imam (a), his characteristics, role, activities,
works, counsels and select traditions (hadith). English translation of
original Arabic by Yasin T. Jibouri.


Imam ar-Ridha’, A Historical and Biographical Research

Historical Aspect of the Imam's Biography
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