Baṣāʾir ad-Darajāt fi ʿUlūm ʾĀle Muḥammad wa-mā khaṣṣahumu--Allāh (Arabic: بَصَائِر ٱلدَّرَجَات فِي عُلُوم آل مُحَمَّد وَمَا خَصَّهُم ٱلله بِهِ), alternatively known as Baṣaʾir ad-Darajāt al-Kubrā fī Faḍāʾil ʾĀle Muḥammad (Arabic: بَصَائِر ٱلدَّرَجَات ٱلْكُبْرَىٰ فِي فَضَائِل آل مُحَمَّد), is a Hadith compilation considered to be one of the oldest books in Hadith among Shias. The book's author is Abū Jaʿfar Muḥammad ibn al-Hasan ibn Farrūkh al-ʾAʿraj (Arabic: أبو جعفر [أو أبو الحسن] محمد بن الحسن بن فروخ الأعرج), popularly known as Sheikh aṣ-Ṣaffār al-Qummī (Arabic: الشيخ الصفار القمي) (d. 290 AH / 902-903 CE)
Abu Jaʿfar Muhammad ibn al-Hasan ibn Farrukh al-Araj, popularly known as Sheikh as-Saffar al-Qummi (d. 290 AH / 902-903 CE), was a contemporary of the tenth and eleventh Imams. He was probably the disciple of the eleventh, and an acquaintance of his son, Imam Mahdi. He was one of the earliest systematic compilers of Hadiths about Imamat Theology, constituting the basis of early Twelver metaphysics and mystical theology. His greatest work, which is also the only one that has survived, is Baṣāʾir ad-Darajāt fi ʿUlūm ʾĀle Muḥammad wa-mā khaṣṣahumu--Allāh. It was edited in Iran under the title Baṣaʾir ad-Darajāt al-Kubrā fī Faḍāʾil ʾĀle Muḥammad.[1] In addition to being a Hadith compiler, Sheikh as-Saffar al-Qummi is himself also known as a prominent narrator of Hadith.[2]
Characteristics
The book includes 1881 Hadiths. The book is divided into ten original parts, with such each part having 10 or 24 subdivisions. Sheikh as-Saffar al-Qummi presents the narrations methodically by grouping details in independent chapters.[3] Some scholars have stated that Basa'ir ad-Darajat is the oldest large-scale compilation of Shia Hadiths.[4]
Contents
Basa'ir ad-Darajat is a hadith collection with a theological approach whose Hadiths are about the Imamate, how to know an Imam (a) and the virtues of Ahl al-Bayt (Household of Prophet)). Shaikh as-Saffar al-Qummi begins his book with the famous Hadith "The search for science is a religious duty for every Muslim. Allah loves those who ardently search for knowledge".[5]
His Teachers
Apart from Imam al-Hasan al-'Askari (a), al-Saffar quoted hadiths from prominent hadith transmitters, such as
Ahmad b. Muhammad b. Khalid al-Barqi (Author of Mahasin)
Ahmad b. Muhammad b. 'Isa al-Ash'ari
Authenticity
Al-Hurr al-Amilii in preface of his book Wasailus Shia says: “Basa'ir ad-Darajat is a well reliable book”. Allameh Majlisi in Preface of Bihar-ul-Anwar says: ”The book Basa'ir ad-Darajat is very authentic book from where scholars like Shaikh Kulayni and others have narrated”. Mohaddis-e- Noori at the end of Mustadrakul Wasail says: “Saffar is a respected and reliable narrators of Ahadith and his book Basa'ir ad-Darajat is well authenticated”.[6][7] However, some of the book's narrations have also been reported in authentic books, such as Al-Kafi.[8][non-primary source needed]
References
^.(Muhammad Ali Amir Moezzi, the Divine Guide in early Shiite,p.20. 69State University of New York Press. 1994)
^(Ansari Qommi, p.65. month book of religion magazine, 1388 solar, Shahrivar, number 143)
^( Muhammad Ali Amir Moezzi, the Divine Guide in early Shiite,p.90.State University of New York Press. 1994)
^(Muhammad Ali Amir Moezzi, the Divine Guide in early Shiite,p.16. 69 State University of New York Press. 1994)
^(Muhammad Ali Amir Moezzi, the Divine Guide in early Shiite,p.69State University of New York Press. 1994)
^Mahdiyyah Dehqani, A Glance on the book of Basair, Hadith of Thought Magazine, 1382 solar, number 56) Sheykh Horr Ameli knows two transcriptions for Basair (Isbat Al Hodat, vol:1.p:49.
^Ranani, Ali Raza Zakizadeh. Basa'ir ad darajat (along with Persian translation). Iran: Vosoogh. pp. 48–49. ISBN978-600-107-138-6.
^(Al-Kafi, Muhammad Al-Kulayni, Vol. 1, Pg. 177, 229)
basa, darajat, baṣāʾir, darajāt, ʿulūm, ʾĀle, muḥammad, khaṣṣahumu, allāh, arabic, ائ, ٱلد, ات, وم, آل, ٱلله, alternatively, known, baṣaʾir, darajāt, kubrā, faḍāʾil, ʾĀle, muḥammad, arabic, ائ, ٱلد, ات, ٱل, ائ, آل, hadith, compilation, considered, oldest, book. Baṣaʾir ad Darajat fi ʿUlum ʾAle Muḥammad wa ma khaṣṣahumu Allah Arabic ب ص ائ ر ٱلد ر ج ات ف ي ع ل وم آل م ح م د و م ا خ ص ه م ٱلله ب ه alternatively known as Baṣaʾir ad Darajat al Kubra fi Faḍaʾil ʾAle Muḥammad Arabic ب ص ائ ر ٱلد ر ج ات ٱل ك ب ر ى ف ي ف ض ائ ل آل م ح م د is a Hadith compilation considered to be one of the oldest books in Hadith among Shias The book s author is Abu Jaʿfar Muḥammad ibn al Hasan ibn Farrukh al ʾAʿraj Arabic أبو جعفر أو أبو الحسن محمد بن الحسن بن فروخ الأعرج popularly known as Sheikh aṣ Ṣaffar al Qummi Arabic الشيخ الصفار القمي d 290 AH 902 903 CE Basaʾir ad DarajatAuthorSheikh aṣ Ṣaffar al QummiLanguageArabicGenreHadithPublication date10th century CE Contents 1 Author 2 Characteristics 3 Contents 4 His Teachers 5 Authenticity 6 References 7 External linksAuthor EditAbu Jaʿfar Muhammad ibn al Hasan ibn Farrukh al Araj popularly known as Sheikh as Saffar al Qummi d 290 AH 902 903 CE was a contemporary of the tenth and eleventh Imams He was probably the disciple of the eleventh and an acquaintance of his son Imam Mahdi He was one of the earliest systematic compilers of Hadiths about Imamat Theology constituting the basis of early Twelver metaphysics and mystical theology His greatest work which is also the only one that has survived is Baṣaʾir ad Darajat fi ʿUlum ʾAle Muḥammad wa ma khaṣṣahumu Allah It was edited in Iran under the title Baṣaʾir ad Darajat al Kubra fi Faḍaʾil ʾAle Muḥammad 1 In addition to being a Hadith compiler Sheikh as Saffar al Qummi is himself also known as a prominent narrator of Hadith 2 Characteristics EditThe book includes 1881 Hadiths The book is divided into ten original parts with such each part having 10 or 24 subdivisions Sheikh as Saffar al Qummi presents the narrations methodically by grouping details in independent chapters 3 Some scholars have stated that Basa ir ad Darajat is the oldest large scale compilation of Shia Hadiths 4 Contents EditBasa ir ad Darajat is a hadith collection with a theological approach whose Hadiths are about the Imamate how to know an Imam a and the virtues of Ahl al Bayt Household of Prophet Shaikh as Saffar al Qummi begins his book with the famous Hadith The search for science is a religious duty for every Muslim Allah loves those who ardently search for knowledge 5 His Teachers EditApart from Imam al Hasan al Askari a al Saffar quoted hadiths from prominent hadith transmitters such as Ibrahim b Hashim al Qummi Father of the Author of Tafseer Qummi Ali b Ibrahim Ahmad b Muhammad b Khalid al Barqi Author of Mahasin Ahmad b Muhammad b Isa al Ash ariAuthenticity EditAl Hurr al Amilii in preface of his book Wasailus Shia says Basa ir ad Darajat is a well reliable book Allameh Majlisi in Preface of Bihar ul Anwar says The book Basa ir ad Darajat is very authentic book from where scholars like Shaikh Kulayni and others have narrated Mohaddis e Noori at the end of Mustadrakul Wasail says Saffar is a respected and reliable narrators of Ahadith and his book Basa ir ad Darajat is well authenticated 6 7 However some of the book s narrations have also been reported in authentic books such as Al Kafi 8 non primary source needed References Edit Muhammad Ali Amir Moezzi the Divine Guide in early Shiite p 20 69State University of New York Press 1994 Ansari Qommi p 65 month book of religion magazine 1388 solar Shahrivar number 143 Muhammad Ali Amir Moezzi the Divine Guide in early Shiite p 90 State University of New York Press 1994 Muhammad Ali Amir Moezzi the Divine Guide in early Shiite p 16 69 State University of New York Press 1994 Muhammad Ali Amir Moezzi the Divine Guide in early Shiite p 69State University of New York Press 1994 Mahdiyyah Dehqani A Glance on the book of Basair Hadith of Thought Magazine 1382 solar number 56 Sheykh Horr Ameli knows two transcriptions for Basair Isbat Al Hodat vol 1 p 49 Ranani Ali Raza Zakizadeh Basa ir ad darajat along with Persian translation Iran Vosoogh pp 48 49 ISBN 978 600 107 138 6 Al Kafi Muhammad Al Kulayni Vol 1 Pg 177 229 External links Editبصائر الدرجات نگاهی به کتاب بصائر الدرجات http www magiran com view asp Type pdf amp ID 668436 1 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Basa 27ir ad Darajat amp oldid 1087847447, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
