Because al-Kashi’s original manuscript was lost for centuries, what survives is Shaykh al-Tusi’s abridgment, titled Ikhtiyar Ma‘rifat al-Rijal . In standard numbering systems (such as the widely used Qayyumi or Mirdamad editions), falls within the section discussing the companions of Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq (d. 765 CE) and Imam Musa al-Kadhim (d. 799 CE).
remains even when one is "just following orders" as a tribal or community leader. Rijal Al-Kashi - General Islamic Discussion - ShiaChat.com Rijal Al Kashi Report 176
This article will delve into the intricacies of Report 176, providing a direct analysis of its controversial content, tracing its chain of narration, exploring the major scholarly responses it has provoked, and ultimately reflecting on its profound role in shaping the landscape of Shia hadith criticism. 799 CE)
Shia scholarship stresses that even if the physical acts described in Report 176 occurred, they did not carry spiritual legitimacy. Giving bay'ah in this context was a tactical peace pact to protect the Ummah from endless civil war, not a confirmation of Mu'awiyah's divine right to rule. 4. Analytical Rijal Evaluation of the Report Shia scholarship stresses that even if the physical