Rijal+al+kashi+report+176+free Guide

Some argue that Imam al-Sadiq (AS) praised ‘Amr ibn Shimr to protect him from the Abbasid authorities. If ‘Amr was publicly known as a Shi’a, a public condemnation by the Imam could lead to his execution. Thus, the praise is taqiyya, not real tawthiq.

Because of reports like #176, the consensus among classical Rijal scholars (such as Al-Najashi and Sheikh Tusi) is that Muhammad bin Sinan is weak (Da'eef).

For a student looking to verify a Hadith chain (Isnad), finding Report 176 is crucial because it provides the primary evidence for rejecting any Hadith narrated by Muhammad bin Sinan.

Due to copyright restrictions on commercial translations (e.g., those by the Islamic Seminary Press), the most reliable free access methods are as follows: rijal+al+kashi+report+176+free

While numbering systems vary slightly by manuscript and edition (e.g., Tusi’s Ikhtiyar), Report 176 typically falls within a cluster of traditions discussing Hisham ibn al-Hakam (companion of Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq and Imam Musa al-Kazim, peace be upon them) and his opponents.

In most standard printed editions (e.g., the 1969 Mashhad edition edited by Shaykh Muhammad Reza al-Ja‘fari), Report 176 is part of a longer narration about the criticism leveled against Hisham by certain figures like Yunus ibn ‘Abd al-Rahman or ‘Ali ibn Mitham.

The core of the report often contains:

Why does it matter? Report 176 highlights the early intra-Shi’ite tension between traditionists (ahl al-hadith) and theologians (mutakallimun) – a tension that shaped Shi’ite orthodoxy for centuries.

While complete English translations are usually paid, the Shi’a Hadith Project (a volunteer-led initiative) has released a partial translation of Rijal al-Kashi under a Creative Commons license. As of 2025, Reports 150–200 are available for free download via their GitHub repository. Search: "ShiaHadithProject Rijal al-Kashi 176 json" .

Report 176 (according to the standard numbering in Shaykh al-Tusi’s abridgment) contains a transmitted statement from Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq (d. 765 CE), the sixth Imam. The subject of the report is Zurarah ibn A‘yan (d. 767 CE), one of the most prolific and respected companions of the Imam. Some argue that Imam al-Sadiq (AS) praised ‘Amr

The report quotes Imam al-Sadiq as saying:

“Were it not for Zurarah and his like, the traditions of my father would have perished.”

However, the critical and controversial part of the same report adds a qualification: Because of reports like #176, the consensus among

“But Zurarah has abandoned my company, so abandon his company as well.”

In some manuscripts, the Imam reportedly adds: “Do not take from him, and do not narrate from him.”