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by Shia Heritage Foundation (Translator)
"Wasa'il al-Shia" stands as one of the most monumental collections of Shi'i jurisprudential hadith, rigorously documenting every dimension of religious law. Compiled by the illustrious Shaykh Hurr Amili (d. 1693), this encyclopedic masterpiece comprises approximately 36,000 traditions across 30 volumes.
Driven by the necessity of engaging directly with the explicit words of the Ahl al-Bayt, Shaykh Hurr Amili designed this collection as a complete, self-sufficient constitution for both knowledge and practice. Systematically organized by topic, the work aggregates traditions from reliable and mass-transmitted textual sources, expanding beyond the Four Canonical Books to gather the preserved notebooks of the early faithful.
Above all, it serves as an unaltered conduit to the Infallibles, offering the greatest gift possible: the ability to base one's religion firmly upon the pristine teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt.
Volume 13 systematically covers the complex expiations (Kaffarat) and the core physical rites of the sacred pilgrimage. It begins by detailing the penalties for violating the state of Ihram, including the specific compensations required for hunting various animals, engaging in sexual relations, or committing other prohibited acts. The text then provides the jurisprudential protocols for Al-Ihssar and Al-Sadd, outlining the rules for pilgrims who are prevented from completing their Hajj due to illness or enemies. The core of the volume extensively details the foundational rites within the Sacred Precinct: the precise execution of Tawaf (circumambulation) and its accompanying prayers, the regulations for Sa'i (the rapid walking between Safa and Marwa), and the rules for Taqseer (shortening the hair). Finally, it outlines the critical transition to the Hajj proper, focusing on the essential standing (Wuquf) at Arafah.
Translated by the Shia Heritage Foundation, this edition provides researchers, university students, and seminarians with a precise, authoritative text. It stands as an indispensable resource for the rigorous study of classical law and the practical implementation of early jurisprudential doctrine.
