Ṣifāt al-ShīʿaAttributes of the Shia

Ṣifāt al-Shīʿa

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.

Section 1

Chapter 1

1 Ḥadīth
Shia virtues of piety and worship

Chapter 2

1 Ḥadīth
Shia adherence to divine directives and opposition to enemies

Chapter 3

1 Ḥadīth
Denial of taqiyah nullifies religion

Chapter 4

1 Ḥadīth
Shia identity and exclusive allegiance to Imams

Chapter 5

1 Ḥadīth
The bond between Imam ar-Ridha (a.s) and his Shia

Chapter 6

1 Ḥadīth
The virtue of sincere declaration of faith in Islam

Chapter 7

1 Ḥadīth
The sincerity of declaring monotheism in Islam

Chapter 8

1 Ḥadīth
Prophet's warning to Hashimites on Judgment Day

Chapter 9

1 Ḥadīth
The influence of association on moral and religious character

Chapter 10

1 Ḥadīth
Rejecting ties with opponents of the Ahl al-Bayt (a.s)

Chapter 11

1 Ḥadīth
Opposing Allah's disciples leads to Hellfire

Chapter 12

1 Ḥadīth
Piety through abstinence and devotion

Chapter 13

1 Ḥadīth
Critique of Shia moral shortcomings

Chapter 14

1 Ḥadīth
False claimants of loyalty endanger Shia unity

Chapter 15

1 Ḥadīth
Divine allegiance through disbeliever relations

Chapter 16

1 Ḥadīth
Avoiding association with suspicious individuals

Chapter 17

1 Ḥadīth
Nasibi defined as covert hostility toward Prophet's household

Chapter 18

1 Ḥadīth
Shia of Ali's (a.s) virtues and piety

Chapter 19

1 Ḥadīth
Characteristics of Ali's devout followers

Chapter 20

1 Ḥadīth
Characteristics of True Shia Followers

Chapter 21

1 Ḥadīth
Characteristics of Imam Jafar's (a.s) true Shia

Chapter 22

1 Ḥadīth
True Shia characteristics and divine obedience

Chapter 23

1 Ḥadīth
Shia virtues of mutual support and moral conduct

Chapter 24

1 Ḥadīth
Shia of Ali (a.s) characterized by ascetic appearance

Chapter 25

1 Ḥadīth
Characteristics of the True Shia of Ali (a.s)

Chapter 26

1 Ḥadīth
Preference for quality over quantity of Shia followers

Chapter 27

1 Ḥadīth
Shia openness due to faith's sweetness

Chapter 28

1 Ḥadīth
Varied Devotions with Knowledge as the Highest Virtue

Chapter 29

1 Ḥadīth
Religious devotion and adversaries' enmity

Chapter 30

1 Ḥadīth
Shia exemption from maternal naming on Judgment Day

Chapter 31

1 Ḥadīth
Guidance on maintaining dignity and discretion among adversaries

Chapter 32

1 Ḥadīth
Shia characteristics and virtues according to Abu Abdullah (a.s)

Chapter 33

1 Ḥadīth
Characteristics of true Shia devotion

Chapter 34

1 Ḥadīth
Characteristics of the Shia in Islamic tradition

Chapter 35

1 Ḥadīth
The characteristics and virtues of the pious

Chapter 36

1 Ḥadīth
True believer's balance in rage and satisfaction

Chapter 37

1 Ḥadīth
Heart's piety over outward weeping

Chapter 38

1 Ḥadīth
Commanding piety and fulfilling communal duties

Chapter 39

1 Ḥadīth
Ethical conduct and virtues of Shiite adherents

Chapter 40

1 Ḥadīth
Critiques of false Shia claims

Chapter 41

1 Ḥadīth
Essential beliefs in Shia Islam

Chapter 42

1 Ḥadīth
Believers' character and steadfastness in faith

Chapter 43

1 Ḥadīth
Believers as trustworthy and sin-avoiding Muslims

Chapter 44

1 Ḥadīth
Displeasure with evil and pleasure with good define a believer

Chapter 45

1 Ḥadīth
Believers' dignity and resisting desires

Chapter 46

1 Ḥadīth
Leprosy as a divine curse avoided by the faithful

Chapter 47

1 Ḥadīth
Believer's steadfastness surpassing iron

Chapter 48

1 Ḥadīth
Unity and origin of true believers

Chapter 49

1 Ḥadīth
Winter as the believer's spiritual spring

Chapter 50

1 Ḥadīth
Believers insured against Hereafter's blindness

Chapter 51

1 Ḥadīth
Believers are never unblessed

Chapter 52

1 Ḥadīth
Three virtues of perfect faith

Chapter 53

1 Ḥadīth
Trustworthiness and steadfastness over luxury

Chapter 54

1 Ḥadīth
Attributes of the ideal believer

Chapter 55

1 Ḥadīth
The true believer's power and fearlessness in faith

Chapter 56

1 Ḥadīth
Believer's dominion over creation through sincerity

Chapter 57

1 Ḥadīth
Heavenly beings perceive believers' radiant lights

Chapter 58

1 Ḥadīth
Divine victory through enemy disobedience

Chapter 59

1 Ḥadīth
Traits incompatible with true belief

Chapter 60

1 Ḥadīth
Believer's self-righteousness and sincerity

Chapter 61

1 Ḥadīth
Essential traits of a faithful believer from divine sources

Chapter 62

1 Ḥadīth
Angelic perception of human intentions and deeds

Chapter 63

1 Ḥadīth
Devout worship and fear of the Day of Resurrection

Chapter 64

1 Ḥadīth
Prophet's description of the best servants

Chapter 65

1 Ḥadīth
Loving and hating for the sake of Allah through allegiance to Ali (a.s)

Chapter 66

1 Ḥadīth
Virtues and rewards of the righteous in Islam

Chapter 67

1 Ḥadīth
Exclusive noble character traits of Rasulullah (s)

Chapter 68

1 Ḥadīth
Islamic creed and Imamate succession in Shia belief

Chapter 69

1 Ḥadīth
Essential Shia beliefs in ascension, afterlife, and intercession

Chapter 70

1 Ḥadīth
Denial of Midnight Ascension contradicts Rasulullah

Chapter 71

1 Ḥadīth
Core tenets of Shia Islamic belief and Imamate