Al Kafi Book 1: Intellect & Foolishness

Occasion for presenting this book:

19 Ordibehesht / 09 May: Commemoration of Shaykh al-Kulaynī

Book Bibliographic Details:

Author: Shaykh Abu Jafar Muhammad ibn Yaqub al-Kulayni

Translation: Islamic Texas Institute (Shaykh Rizwan Arastu)

Publisher: ‎ Taqwa Media LLC, USA

Length: 221 Pages

Language: English

ISBN: 978 1 939420 00 8

Publication Date: 1 Jan. 2013

About the Book:

Written in the 10th century, al-Kafi is the earliest and most important compilation of traditions from Prophet Muhammad and his successors. Al-Kafi Book I: Intellect & Foolishness is the first in the series of thirty-five books. This English translation also features detailed, original commentary that makes a challenging text accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Whether you are a Muslim looking to deepen your understanding of your faith or an academic interested in studying the world’s fastest growing religion, al-Kafi is a must-read. Shaykh Abu Ja’far Muhammad ibn Ya’qub al-Kulayni (d.940 or 941 CE) was among the foremost Muslim scholars of his age. He has been praised by his contemporaries as “the most reliable of our scholars of traditions,” “an expert on traditions,” and “of the highest status, a scholar of traditions.” Another has claimed there is “a consensus on his reliability and trustworthiness.” Through his compilation of al-Kafi, al-Kulayni has had a profound influence on Islamic scholarship, making him one of the most significant and celebrated scholars of all time.

About the Author:

Shaykh Abu Ja‘far Muhammad ibn Ya‘qub al-Kulaynī (d. 941 CE / 329 AH) was one of the most distinguished scholars of early Shi‘a Islam and a central figure in the preservation of the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt. Living during the period of the Minor Occultation, he dedicated his life to collecting, verifying, and organising authentic narrations at a time when access to the Imams was no longer direct. His greatest achievement is the compilation of Al-Kāfī, one of the Four Books of Shi‘a hadith, which remains a foundational source for Islamic belief, ethics, and law. Renowned for his scholarly rigour and trustworthiness, al-Kulaynī provided later generations with a structured and reliable body of knowledge that continues to guide students, scholars, and communities to this day.

Where to find it:

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