If we add to this 1437 hadith of the first volume, total number of the traditions recorded in usul alkafi is 3783. I also testify that muhammad is his slave and messenger. The total number of ahadith of the second volume is 2346. The following article describes in a simple and clear manner the requirements and method of the islamic marriage ceremony. In the islamic law, marriage is an aqd, a contract. The assembly of nikah is addressed with a marriage sermon khutbatunnikah by the muslim officiating the marriage. The first typeset edition of the alkafi, which was published in eight volumes, placed usul alkafi in the first two volumes. These short friday khutbah was taken from islamic affairs in dubai.
There is also a translation and commentary on the first chapter of usul al kafi, i. The book of dhikr and supplication in accordance with the quran and the sunnah. This is alluded by the author of the text himself when he states. Reading alkafi, the first and foremost comprehensive book of hadith the words of the holy prophet. This is book xii of ihya ulum al din revival of the religious sciences, translated by the eloquent muhtar holland.
The first volume of al kafi from the beginning to kitab al iman wa lkufr has been translated into english in 8 volumes by muhammad sarwar. The main criticism of al kafi as the basis for shia fiqh, comes from prominent sunni writers who argue that finding some hadiths in al kafi proves that the entire shiite school is wrong. The first and foremost comprehensive book of hadith of the holy prophet, with his ahl al bayt as narrators, dealing with. Het boek alkafi the voldoende book is een twelver shiitische hadith collectie samengesteld door muhammad ibn yaqoeb alkulayni. It may be defined as a relation between a man and a woman which is recognised by custom or law and involves certain rights and duties, both in the case of the parties entering the union, and in case of the children born of it. Mar 24, 2015 usool kafi jild 1 urdu read online and download posted by shia ahle haq hain.
Islam considers this natural, and recommends it as an act of respectability and dignity for women. However, the majority of shiite scholars do not consider it as obligatory to act upon all hadiths in these books. Alkafi the first and foremost comprehensive book of hadith of the holy prophet, with his ahl albayt as narrators, dealing with issues of theology and ethics, practical laws such as laws of taharat cleanliness. The book of marriage kitab alnikah introduction marriage is a social institution as old as the human race itself. Alkafi, volume 5 of 8 fru alkafi compiled by thiqatu alislam, abu jafar muhammad ibn yaqub alkulayni. Every newly invented matter is a religious innovation. Book of marriage kitab alnikah sunan abi dawud sunnah. Kitab al nikah by sallie, sheikh abdurraghiem and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alkafi the first and foremost comprehensive book of hadith of the holy prophet, with his ahl albayt as narrators, dealing with issues of theology and ethics, practical laws such as laws of taharat cleanliness, laws of worship. Leave a comment filed under muhammad yaqoub kuleni. In the name of allah, the beneficent, the merciful. Hubeali asws is a charity organisation committed to propagate the true teachings of ahl albaytasws.
The book of nikah marriage english muhammad bin ibrahim. The english translation of all eight volumes of kitab al kafi by shaykh al kulayni. For example, the second translated section of the book of divine unity is the third book of usul al kafi taking note that in the issue dar al ketab al islam, this translation is arranged according to this issue, the section of usul in itself two volumes, the first and second volumes of the eight volume collection of kafi, and is distinguished. Shiites in reality do not rest the basis of their entire faith on the complete authenticity of this book from where it got the name al kafi the. Kitab alkafi english translation by shaykh alkulayni. Alkafi the first and foremost comprehensive book of hadith of the holy prophet, with his ahl albayt as narrators, dealing with. This volume simply provides beautiful details of the above matters as they are mentioned in various passages and verses of the holy quran. An example is when the wali of the bride stated i marry you with my daughter. Posts about al kafi volume 8 arabic and english written by holyhousehold555. Alabbas ibn abdullah ibn alabbas married his daughter to abdur rahman ibn alhakam, and abdurrahman married his daughter to him. There is also a translation and commentary on the first chapter of usul alkafi, i.
Al shahid al awwal introduces it as a book of hadith similar to which has not been written by any shia scholar muhammad taqi al majlisi writes, al kafi is the most accurate and most comprehensive of all primary hadith sources, and it is the greatest and best book ever written by the imamiyyah. Usul alkafi, which is concerned with epistemology, theology, history, ethics, supplication, and the qur. Here, we will describe the book alkafi the sufficient book in brief. Alkafi is a collection of the traditions taught by the prophet and the imams and handed down to the. Verily, the most truthful speech is the book of allah, the best guidance is the guidance of muhammad peace and blessings be upon him, and the worst of affairs are newly invented matters. Usool kafi jild 1 urdu read online and download shia library. Al kafi is not a book independent of the holy quran. This book consists of thirty chapters and 464 traditions in all. This contract is a strong covenant mithaqun ghalithun as expressed in quran 4. Kitab alnikah by sallie, sheikh abdurraghiem and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If we add to this 1437 hadith of the first volume, total number of the traditions recorded in usul al kafi is 3783. Usool kafi jild 1 urdu read online and download posted by shia ahle haq hain. Topics kulayni, shia, hadith, imam collection opensource language english. It is part of the encyclopedia of islamic jurisprudence concerning muslim women series written by yusuf al hajj ahmad.
A young man and woman may find themselves wanting to marry one another, but at the time are unable to live together. The marriage or nikah utterance in ijab and qabul are clear. Agha buzurg tihrani says, alkafi is a book of hadiths reported from ahl albayt. Muawiyah wrote to marwan commanding him to separate them. The author of alkafi is thiqat alislam, abu jafar muhammad b. Shiites in reality do not rest the basis of their entire faith on the complete authenticity of this book al kafi means the sufficient. The english translation of all eight volumes of kitab alkafi by shaykh alkulayni.
Nikah urfi, a customary sunni muslim marriage contract. There is nothing as completely authentic apart from the glorious quran, alkafi is a collection of hadiths, and thats it, for purpose of authentication shia school of thought has an elobrative science of hadith, where in each and every individual in the chain of transmission is studied, the ilm rijal etc etc. Al kafi volume 8 arabic and english shia pdf resources. Oneness of allah part three of alkafi, volume one contains. The book alkafi the sufficient book is a twelver shi. The main criticism of alkafi as the basis for shia fiqh, comes from prominent sunni writers who argue that finding some hadiths in alkafi proves that the entire shiite school is wrong. Kitab al kafi translated by muhammad sarwar table of contents about the translation part 1 the book of inteligence and ignorance part 2 the book on virtue of knowledge part 3 the book on oneness of allah god part 4 the book about people with divine authority this free e book was downloaded from. For example, the second translated section of the book of divine unity is the third book of usul alkafi taking note that in the issue dar alketab alislam, this translation is arranged according to this issue, the section of usul in itself two volumes, the first and second volumes of the eight volume collection of kafi, and is distinguished.
No one can mislead whosoever allah guides and none can guide whosoever allah causes to go astray. Thus, this volume of alkafi is about allah, and his wilaya guardianship, about the people who possess. Leave a comment filed under muhammad yaqoub kuleni, syed zafar hassan naqvi. So even the compiler was very up front about the fact that there. Mahr and the intending husband is asked to offer a mahr. The first eight books of alkafi are commonly referred to as u. While i was walking with abdullah at mina, uthman happened to meet him. Shaykh mufti mohammed sajjad writes, nikah is a very blessed sunnah so much so that scholars have written to occupy oneself in arranging to marry, or in maintaining ones marriage through earning a living etc. It is part of the encyclopedia of islamic jurisprudence concerning muslim women series written by yusuf alhajj ahmad. Nikah mutah, a form of temporary marriage in shia islam, also known as sigeh or sigheh in iran.
English translation 2 by alkulayni, thiqatu alislam, abu jafar muhammad ibn yaqub, sarwar, muhammad isbn. Miratuluqul is an explanatory book to alkafi and is authored by the great scholar muhammad baqir almajlisi 1037162811111700. So he who has any woman with this type of marriage. Alkafi is not a book independent of the holy quran. Join shaykh rizwan arastu as he delves into the hadiths written in kitab al kafi. Nikah halala, the marriage of a woman to a second man after a triple talaq divorce. Kitab alnikah the book of marriage introduction marriage is a social institution as old as the human race itself. Sabra al juhanni reported on the authority of his father that while he was with allahs messenger may peace be upon hm he said. It is the most important and authentic collection among the four books. I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except allah alone. Book of nikah contains information about islamic rulings on family matters, marriage, divorce, inheritance, etc. This written marriage contract aqdnikah is then announced publicly. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mutual agreement of bride and groom marriage nikah is a solemn and sacred social contract between bride and groom.
Alkafi, volume 1 of 8 usul alkafi compiled by thiqatu alislam, abu jafar muhammad ibn yaqub alkulayni. The first volume of alkafi from the beginning to kitab aliman wa lkufr has been translated into english in 8 volumes by muhammad sarwar. A compilation of hadith usul section by a great traditionalist of 400th century hijrah. Alkafi is a collection of the traditions taught by the prophe p. Oneness of allah part three of al kafi, volume one contains elaborate details of chapter 112 of the holy quran and. This is book xii of ihya ulum aldin revival of the religious sciences, translated by the eloquent muhtar holland. Unlike sunni books, the shia consider that no book is sahih, or reliable except the quran itself. It may be defined as a relation between a man and a woman which is recognised by custom or law and involves certain rights and duties, both in the case of the parties entering the union, and. Proposal in islam the process of proposal by a man to a woman for her hand in marriage, or for that matter, to her family, is encouraged. In marriage societies, customarily, a state appointed muslim judge qadi officiates the nikah ceremony and keeps the record of the marriage contract. My wife does not prevent the hand of a man who touches her. Among these are, as well as al kafi, a kitab al rijal, a book in which men are assessed as authorities for traditions, al radd ala lqaramata refutation of the carmatians, rasa il al aimmata letters of the imams and an anthology of poetry about the imams. Components of an ideal islamic marriage islamic marriage.
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