Al-Kafi

English Translation

The first and foremost comprehensive book of Hadith of the Holy Prophet, with his Ahl al-Bayt as narrators, compiled by Muhammad ibn Ya'qub al-Kulayni

Ahadith of the Holy Prophet, with his Ahl al-Bayt as narrators along with the Holy Quran, form complete text of Islam, the Religion of Allah, most majestic, most Glorious.

As evidence of the excellence of learning Hadith consider, a small example, the following Ahadith:

“. . .  Imam abu ‘Abd Allah (‘Alayhi al-Salam)  replied, ‘The one who narrates our Hadith and ties them up to the hearts of our followers is better than a thousand worshippers.’”

 (Hadith 52, Chapter 2, hadith 9,  Al-Kafi vol. 1)

“Whoever teaches a subject of guidance will receive a reward equal to the rewards of all of those who practice such guidance. . . .” Imam abu ‘Abd Allah (‘Alayhi al-Salam)

(Hadith 59, Chapter 4, hadith 4, Al-Kafi vol. 1)