Download the public-domain Arabic scan of Ikhtiyar Ma‘rifat al-Rijal from the DLI (Digital Library of the Islamic Republic of Iran). Open to page 214 (Volume 1, Report 176). Read the text. Trace the rijal . And join the centuries-old debate on whether an Imam’s praise can ever be overruled by a later critic’s instinct.
or relevant figure mentioned in that section] and provides a window into the political and theological tensions of the time. In Kashi’s methodology, these reports aren't just dry data points; they are often narrated "free" of heavy editorializing, allowing the reader to see the raw chains of transmission ( i s n ā d Key Takeaways: The Chain of Transmission: rijal+al+kashi+report+176+free
Examining the transmitters who brought this report to al-Kashi. Trace the rijal
This report is often cited to resolve the "contradictory" reports in Rijāl al-Kashshī In Kashi’s methodology, these reports aren't just dry
where Zurārah is both highly praised and harshly criticized. How to Access the Text
Also, "report 176" might refer to a chapter or section in a larger work. For example, some collections of rijal literature might have numbered entries. But without more context, it's hard to say. The "free" part might mean the user is looking for a freely available resource or a summary without cost.
The report recounts an incident following the peace treaty between Imam al-Hassan and Muawiya. It describes Imam al-Hassan and Imam al-Husayn appearing before Muawiya in Damascus, where they are asked to give a "pledge of allegiance" ( bay'ah ).