Uyun Akhbar Al-Reza /Vol.2

Uyun Akhbar Al-Reza /Vol.2

Uyun Akhbar al-Riḍā / Vol. 2 continues the luminous narration of Imam ʿAlī ibn Mūsā al-Riḍā’s (ʿa) life, expanding upon the theological, ethical, and historical dimensions introduced in the first volume. This installment delves deeper into the Imam’s discourses and the circumstances surrounding his final years under ʿAbbāsid rule, offering a portrait of divine wisdom tested by political intrigue and spiritual endurance.

About the Book

Compiled from verified hadith (prophetic tradition) sources, Uyun Akhbar al-Riḍā / Vol. 2 gathers detailed reports of the Imam’s (ʿa) debates, miracles, and final testament. The volume highlights his encounters with leading theologians, his moral and juridical pronouncements, and the events leading to his martyrdom in Ṭūs. Drawing from authoritative Shīʿī works, including Kāmil al-Ziyārāt (The Complete Book of Visits) and Bihār al-Anwār, it presents an enduring record of the Imam’s divine knowledge and the trials that marked the culmination of his Imamate.

What You Will Discover

• Narrations describing Imam al-Riḍā’s (ʿa) debates with scholars, philosophers, and courtiers.
• Accounts recording miracles and signs attesting to his divine authority.
• Reports detailing the journey to Khurāsān and the events culminating in his martyrdom.
• Theological insights on Imamate, justice, and the relationship between knowledge and spiritual authority.
• Reflections illustrating patience, devotion, and steadfastness as exemplified by the Imam (ʿa).

About the Author

The compiler, Shaykh al-Ṣadūq (Muḥammad ibn ʿAlī ibn Bābawayh al-Qummī), stands among the foremost transmitters of authentic Shīʿī traditions. His work in Uyun Akhbar al-Riḍā combines rigorous verification with spiritual reverence, preserving the Imam’s words and actions as a model of faith and divine intellect. Through this meticulous compilation, he ensures that the radiance of Imam al-Riḍā’s (ʿa) legacy continues to illuminate seekers of knowledge and truth.

Who Is This Book For?

For scholars, students, and readers devoted to understanding the depth of Imamate and the historical journey of Imam ʿAlī ibn Mūsā al-Riḍā (ʿa) through authentic narrations that unite scholarship with spiritual insight.