Imam ar-Ridha’, A Historical and Biographical Research

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.

• 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