
This text presents a collection of traditions from the Prophet Muhammad (S) and the Ahl al-Bayt ('a) that centres on the concept of Wilayah as the foundation of faith and guidance.
Across five volumes, it brings together narrations on Imamah, obedience to the divinely appointed guides, the virtues of the Ahl al-Bayt ('a), and the spiritual responsibilities of their followers. Each tradition is accompanied by references to classical Shi'a sources, allowing readers to trace its original narration.
The text also connects these teachings with verses of the Qur'an, showing how they are understood within the Shi'a tradition. Clear and focused in its approach, it serves as a valuable reference for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt ('a) through authentic hadith literature.
- Fragrance of Mastership Volumes 1-5
- Dedication
- 1. The Importance Of Learning Traditions Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 2. True Knowledge Can Be Obtained Only From The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 3. Is Guidance Possible Except From Those In Whose Houses The Revelation Has Descended
- 4. Denial Of The Traditions Of Aale Muhammad (‘A) Which Are Difficult And Complex, Is Disbelief
- 5. The Knowledge Of The Holy Qur’an Is Only With The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 6. The Infallible Imams (‘A) Are The Inheritors Of The Holy Qur’an
- 7. The Reward Of Prophethood Is The Love Of His Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 8. Not Referring To The Divine Proof (‘A) Is Tantamount To Polytheism
- 9. Speak The Truth Even If It Is Bitter
- 10. Speak The Truth Even If You Perish In It
- 11. Submission To The Divine Proof (‘A) Is Submission To Allah The Almighty!
- 12. Our Belief Is Same As That Of Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) At All Times
- 13. The Shi’ahs Follow The Path Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Which Is The Path Of The Holy Qur’an And The Sunnah
- 14. The Shi’ahs Follow The View Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) In All Issues
- 15. Allah Has Not Emphasized On Anything As Much As Imamah
- 16. Allah Cannot Be Worshipped Except Through The Obedience Of His Proof
- 17. The Desire Of Allah The Almighty
- 18. Allah The High Loves Those Who Love The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 19. Allah Has Written Aliyyun Waliyyu Allah Across The Heavens And The Earth
- 20. Recognition Of The Divine Proof (‘A) Is A Condition For Martyrdom
- 21. People Have Value Only When They Follow The Divine Proof (‘A)
- 22. Amir Al-Mu’minin ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib (‘A) Is The Foundation Of Religion And His Followers Are The Handsome Ones
- 23. The Infallible Imams (‘A) Are The Truthful Ones
- 24. The Imams Of Guidance And The Imams Of Deviation
- 25. The Indecencies Forbidden By Allah In The Holy Qur’an Are The Imams Of Deviation
- 26. The Great Kingdom Is The Wilayah Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 27. The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Are The Reminder About Which The Nation Shall Be Questioned
- 28. To Raise Anyone To The Status Of Imamah Is Polytheism
- 29. Rejection Of The Divine Proof(‘A) Is Polytheism
- 30. Allah Shall Not Speak To Those Who Deny The Divine Proofs (‘A)
- 31. Those Who Oppose The Divine Proofs (‘A) Are Polytheists
- 32. Both The False Claimant Of Imamah And The One Who Follows Him Are Accursed
- 33. Denial Of The Divine Proofs (‘A) Is Denial Of Allah The Almighty
- 34. Those Who Deny The Divine Proofs (‘A) Have Entered The Darkness Of Disbelief
- 35. There Can Be No Wilayah Without Bara’aah
- 36. He Lies Who Claims To Love The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) But Does Not Express Hatred Towards Their Enemies
- 37. Who Are The Batris?
- 38. The Batris Shall Declare War Against Imam Mahdi (Aj)
- 39. Those Who Befriend The Enemies Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) And Make Enemies With The Lovers Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Are Worse Than The Anti-Christ (Al-Dajjal)
- 40. Unity Can Be Achieved Only Through The Imamah Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 41. The Nasibi Is The One Who Hates The Lovers Of The Divinely Appointed Hujjat
- 42. Imam (Aj) Will Not Spare The Nasibis But Will Live In Peace With The Ahl Al-Kitab
- 43. The Enemy Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Shall Be In The Hell-Fire Whether He Prays Or Steals
- 44. The Actions Of Those Who Hate The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Do Not Reach Allah
- 45. Angels Cannot Get Proximity To Allah Without Cursing The Enemies Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 46. A Believer Can Never Hate Amir Al-Mu’minin (‘A) And A Hypocrite Can Never Love Him
- 47. The Opponents Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Shall Abide In Hell Fire
- 48. Wilayah Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Is Only For The Chosen Ones Whose Faith Has Been Tested
- 49. There Is No One More Deviated Before Allah Than The One Who Rejects The Divine Proof (‘A)
- 50. Those Who Do Not Curse The Killers Of Imam Husayn (‘A) Are The Enemies Of Allah And His Prophet (S)
- 51. Imam Al-Sajjad (‘A) Used To Provide Food For Those Who Mourned For Imam Husayn (‘A)
- 52. Imam Al-Sajjad (‘A) Wept For Imam Husayn (‘A) His Entire Life
- 53. All Believers Weep For Imam Husayn (‘A) When They Remember Him
- 54. Prophets And Angels Request Allah To Visit Imam Husayn (‘A) In Karbala
- 55. Imam Al-Sadiq (‘A) Says: Never Abandon The Ziyarat Of Imam Husayn (‘A)
- 56. The Reward For Remembering Imam Husayn (‘A) When Drinking Water
- 57. The Accursed Shimr (L.A.) Acknowledged The Position Of Imam Husayn (‘A) Before Killing Him (‘A)
- 58. Beating Of Faces And Weeping For Imam Husayn (‘A)
- 59. Necessity Of Imamate
- 60. Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Are The Imams Of The Muslims And The Divine Proofs
- 61. Debate Between Hisham Ibn Al-Hakam (R.A.) With Amr Ibn Ubaid Al-Mutazili In Basrah: Necessity Of Divine Proof
- 62. Debates Between The Companions Of Imam Al-Sadiq (‘A) And A Syrian Opponent – Necessity Of Divine Proof
- 63. Importance Of Divine Proof
- 64. Necessity Of Divine Proof
- 65. Necessity Of A Divine Proof – Protecting The People From Iblis (L.A.)
- 66. Necessity Of A Divine Proof – Survival Of The People And The Earth
- 67. Duties Of A Divine Proof
- 68. Divine Imams (‘A) – The Uninterrupted Words Of Allah
- 69. Presence Of An Imam – Survival Of The Earth
- 70. Absence Of A Divine Proof – Annihilation Of Existents
- 71. Divine Proof To Creation –Soul To Body
- 72. Divine Proof – Inevitable Need Of The Creatures
- 73. Divine Imam – Protected And Hoped One
- 74. Presence Of A Just Imam – Sign Of Allah’s Majesty And Greatness
- 75. Divine Guides – Only From The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 76. Divine Proof – Last Human On Earth
- 77. Divine Proof – From Prophet Adam (‘A) Till The Hereafter
- 78. Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) – The Stars Of The Sky
- 79. Only One Divine Proof On The Earth
- 80. Divine Knowledge Doesn’t Go Up Again
- 81. Steadfastness On The Mastership Of ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib (‘A) And Imams (‘A) After Him
- 82. People Cannot Select An Imam For Themselves
- 83. Allah’s Advice To The Holy Prophet (S)
- 84. Imamate Is In Allah’s Hands – He Places Wherever He Wishes
- 85. Prerogative Of Imamah Lies Only With Allah The High
- 86. Preferring An Inferior To A Superior - Breach Of Divine Trust
- 87. Necessity Of Knowing The Imam (‘A) And Denier Of A Divine Proof Is An Infidel
- 88. Denier Of Any Imam Is An Infidel And Nasibi Is A Polytheist
- 89. Importance Of Knowing The Imam Of The Time
- 90. Believing An Imam From Other Than Allah Is Polytheism
- 91. Excuse About Ignorance About Imam Will Not Be Accepted
- 92. Conditions For Witnessing Divine Mercy
- 93. Mastership Of Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) – Condition For Success
- 94. The Minimum Level Of Belief
- 95. Not Knowing The Imam Of Our Time Is Paganism
- 96. Aim Of Creation – Recognition Of Imam (‘A)
- 97. Testimony Of Tawhid Not Acceptable Without Belief In Imamah Of Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 98. Whoever Forsakes The Imam Of His Time Will Be Destroyed
- 99. Worship Without Recognition Of Imam (‘A) Is In Vain
- 100. Imam (‘A) Is Standard Between Allah And Creatures
- 101. Denier Of Imam (‘A) Is An Apostate
- 102. Living Or Dead – Imams (‘A) Are The Same
- 103. Denier Of Imam (‘A) Is Not A Believer
- 104. Denier Of Imams (‘A) Is Denier Of The Holy Prophet (S)
- 105. Terms For Intercession (Shafa’at)
- 106. Test Of The People Is Massive
- 107. Religion Should Be Based On The Holy Qur’an And Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 108. Best Is He Who Treats The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Well
- 109. No Worship Without Mastership
- 110. Two Precious Things
- 111. Reward For Loving The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 112. War And Peace Of Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 113. Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Are The Door Of Hettah
- 114. Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Are The Ark Of Salvation
- 115. Truth Must Be The Criterion Not Personalities
- 116. Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Are Allah’s Extended Rope
- 117. Benchmarks For Success And Failure
- 118. Denial Of ‘Ali (‘A) Is Denial Of Allah
- 119. ‘Ali (‘A) – The Separator Of Truth And Falsehood
- 120. Divine Imams (‘A) Never Misguide
- 121. Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Are Allah’s Chosen Ones
- 122. Salutations On The Progeny Of Muhammad (S)
- 123. Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Are The People Of Remembrance
- 124. Knowledge Of Qur’an Is Only With The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 125. Hallmarks Of A Shi’ah
- 126. Reins Of Religion In The Hands Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 127. Only The Imams (‘A) Are The Bearers Of Qur’anic Sciences
- 128. Knowledge Of Shariah Laws Is Miniscule To The Knowledge Of The Unseen (1)
- 129. Knowledge Of Shariah Laws Is Miniscule To The Knowledge Of The Unseen (2)
- 130. Infinite Knowledge Of The Imams (‘A)
- 131. ‘Ali (‘A) – The Miracle Of Muhammad (S)
- 132. Deeds Not Acceptable Without Mastership Of ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib (‘A)
- 133. Holy Prophet’s (S) Will To ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib (‘A)
- 134. Prophet Ibrahim’s (‘A) Invocation
- 135. Followers Of Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Are Their Progeny
- 136. Love Of Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) – Wage For Messengership
- 137. Hell Is The Fate Without Mastership Of ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib (‘A)
- 138. Love And Obedience
- 139. Status Of One Who Dies On The Love Of The Progeny Of Muhammad (S)
- 140. Who Are The Closest Relatives?
- 141. The Narration Of The Cloak
- 142. Two Lights Of ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib (‘A)
- 143. Criterion For Success – Mastership Of ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib (‘A)
- 144. House Of ‘Ali (‘A) And Fatimah (S.A.) Is The Best Of Houses
- 145. Names Of Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Draw Allah’s Attention
- 146. Life Of Prophets (‘A) And Death Of Martyrs
- 147. A True Believer Is A Martyr
- 148. The Imams (‘A) Have The Knowledge Of All The Prophets And Messengers (‘A) And Even More
- 149. Guidance Implies The Mastership Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 150. Imam (‘A)’S Knowledge Encompasses Everything
- 151. Submission Implies The Mastership Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 152. Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Are From The Sacrosanct Things Of Allah
- 153. Carriers Of The Divine Throne Seek Forgiveness For The Shi’ahs
- 154. The Wretched Will Usurp The Right Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 155. People Will Be Tested Through The Mastership Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 156. The Ummah Will Abandon The Mastership Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 157. Mastership Of Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Demands Absolute Submission
- 158. Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Are The Best Confidantes
- 159. One Who Follows Somebody Has In Reality Worshipped Him
- 160. Shi’ahs Of Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Must Never Despair Of Divine Mercy
- 161. Monotheism Without Mastership Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Will Be Of No Avail
- 162. Everyone Will Be Questioned About The Mastership Of ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib (‘A) On The Day Of Judgment
- 163. The Enemies Of ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib (‘A) Will Be Thrown In Hell
- 164. True Belief In Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Saves One From Hell-Fire
- 165. Hajj Without Visitation Of Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Is Of No Avail
- 166. Ways To Know A True Imam (‘A) From An Impostor
- 167. Characteristics Of A True Imam (‘A)
- 168. Imamate Is Beyond The Comprehension Of The People
- 169. Allah The High Introduces The Shi’ahs To Imams (‘A)
- 170. Imams (‘A) Manifest From Their Perfections Only What People Can Withstand
- 171. Proof Of Imamate- Incident Of Habbabah Al-Walibiyyah
- 172. Recording Angels Of Amir Al-Mu’minin (‘A) Take Pride Over Other Angels
- 173. Obedience Of Imams (‘A) Obligatory Due To Infallibility
- 174. Practice Of The Holy Prophet (S)
- 175. ‘Ali (‘A) Is The Door Of The City Of Knowledge
- 176. Love Of Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Is The Wage Of The Holy Prophet (S)’S Efforts
- 177. Amazing Excellences Of Amir Al-Mu’minin (‘A)
- 178. All The Infallible Guides (‘A) Are Equal In Excellences
- 179. Knowledge – The Minimum Aspect Of Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)’S Excellence
- 180. Imam (‘A) Knows The Universe Like The Palm Of His Hand
- 181. A Divine Imam (‘A) Has Complete Knowledge Of The Entire Universe (1)
- 182. A Divine Imam (‘A) Has Complete Knowledge Of The Entire Universe (2)
- 183. A Source Of Imam’s (‘A) Knowledge Of The Unseen
- 184. The Messenger Of Allah (S) Taught Amir Al-Mu’minin (‘A) A Thousand Chapters Of Knowledge
- 185. Sublime Qualities Of Divine Imams (‘A)
- 186. Angels Converse With Imams (‘A) And Their Companions
- 187. Signs Of True And Divine Inspiration
- 188. An Imam (‘A) Is Aware Of The Celestial World In Its Entirety
- 189. An Imam (‘A) Is Aware Of The Created Knowledge Of Allah The High
- 190. Imam’s (‘A) Eyes Are Unlike Those Of Ordinary Mortals
- 191. Imam’s (‘A) Knowledge Encompasses This World As Well As The Hereafter
- 192. The Imams (‘A) Inherit The Knowledge Of The Unseen From The Holy Prophet (S)
- 193. Imams (‘A) Know The Inner Beliefs Of Every Person
- 194. Imams (‘A) Know The Ultimate Fate Of Every Person
- 195. A Shi’ah Should Be Concerned About His Fate
- 196. Imams (‘A) Know Everyone Without Anyone’s Introduction
- 197. Knowledge Of The Unseen Of Imams (‘A) Is Proof Of Allah’s Divinity
- 198. None Was Given Such Knowledge Which Amir Al-Mu’minin (‘A) Was Given
- 199. “Ask Me Before You Lose Me”
- 200. Each Of The Infallible Imams Of The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Has Knowledge Of The Unseen
- 201. Guidance And Lives Of Imams (‘A) And Those Of Their Enemies
- 202. Imams (‘A) Are Aware Of Our Conversations
- 203. Allah Grants The Knowledge Of The Unseen To His Proofs (‘A)
- 204. Every Truth Is From Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) And Every Falsehood Is From The People
- 205. The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Have Been Given The Created Knowledge Of Allah The Almighty
- 206. The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Have The Knowledge Of The Entire Book
- 207. A Divinely Appointed Imam (‘A) Knows All The Languages That People Speak
- 208. Making Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Happy And Joyous Makes One Eligible For The Messenger Of Allah’s (S) Intercession
- 209. Believing Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) To Be The Most Superior After The Messenger Of Allah (S)
- 210. Importance Of Remembrance And Love Of Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 211. One Who Helps The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Helps Allah The High
- 212. The Messenger Of Allah (S) Will Compensate The One Who Helps The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 213. Magnitude Of The Holy Prophet’s (S) Compensation
- 214. Paradise Is Prohibited For The One Who Oppresses The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 215. ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib’s (‘A) Remembrance Is Worship
- 216. Rewards For Discussing ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib’s (‘A) Excellences And Merits
- 217. The Opponents Could Not Conceal The Excellences Of ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib (‘A)
- 218. Reward Of Glorifying Imams (‘A) Through Poems (1)
- 219. Reward Of Glorifying Imams (‘A) Through Poems (2)
- 220. Whoever Thinks That He Is Like The Infallible Imams (‘A) Is A Polytheist
- 221. The Messenger Of Allah (S) And ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib (‘A) Are One
- 222. Obedience Of ‘Ali (‘A) Is The Obedience Of The Holy Prophet (S)
- 223. Whoever Denies That ‘Ali (‘A) Is The Best Of Mankind Is A Disbeliever
- 224. Supplications Of Divine Emissaries (‘A) Accepted Through Intercession Of Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
- 225. No One Has More Knowledge Of The Unseen Than The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A) Except Allah The Almighty
- 226. Comprehending The Great Names Of Allah Is Not Even For Some Great Companions (1)
- 227. Comprehending The Great Names Of Allah Is Not Even For Some Great Companions (2)
- 228. Even Those Who Know The Greatest Name Of Allah Need The Ahl Al-Bayt (‘A)
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