Commentary of Imam Al Askari (asws) Part 9

Commentary of Imam Al Askari (asws) Part 9

Commentary of Imam Al Askari (asws) Part 9 continues the Qurʾānic exegesis attributed to Imam Ḥasan al-ʿAskarī (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhi al-salām — “peace be upon him”), the eleventh Imam of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa). This ninth volume extends the commentary on Sūrat al-Baqarah, focusing on divine tests, patience (ṣabr), and the believer’s trust (tawakkul) in God’s decree (qaḍāʾ wa qadar). The text presents trials as opportunities for inner purification, where faith is strengthened through endurance, gratitude, and awareness of divine wisdom.

About the Book

This volume interprets verses that discuss the nature of divine trials, the response of believers to hardship, and the spiritual rewards of steadfastness. Drawing from hadith (prophetic and Imamic traditions) transmitted within the Imam’s school, it teaches that ṣabr (patient endurance) and tawakkul (reliance on God) are not passive resignation but acts of active faith and trust in divine justice. The commentary also explores the connection between suffering and purification, showing how perseverance transforms adversity into spiritual advancement. It reminds readers that every difficulty is both a test of sincerity (ikhlāṣ) and a call to renewal through hope and devotion.

What You Will Discover

• Qurʾānic interpretations on divine tests, patience (ṣabr), and trust in God (tawakkul).
• Hadith (prophetic and Imamic traditions) illustrating the spiritual value of endurance and gratitude.
• Ethical insights into how trials refine faith (īmān) and build character.
• Lessons on recognizing divine wisdom (ḥikmah) in hardship and ease alike.
• Reflections on perseverance as the essence of spiritual resilience and growth.

About the Author / Compiler

The compiler of Commentary of Imam Al Askari (asws) Part 9 collected narrations preserved by the Imam’s companions and early Shīʿī scholars. While the commentary remains attributed to Imam Ḥasan al-ʿAskarī (ʿa), its profound exploration of patience, trust, and divine decree reflects the moral and theological perspective of his school. The text shows how adversity, when met with awareness and faith, leads to purification of the heart and nearness to God.

Who Is This Book For?

For readers seeking to understand the Qurʾānic philosophy of patience and divine testing, this volume offers timeless guidance from the teachings attributed to Imam Ḥasan al-ʿAskarī (ʿa) on how endurance and trust transform hardship into spiritual refinement.