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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books the Life of Imām 'ali Bin Mūsā Al-ridā Chapter Vi HIS WORKS The historians and the narrators have reported that Imām al-Ridā, peace be on him, compiled a group of books some of which were (compiled) according to al-Mamūns request, in some of which he (the Imām) discussed and explained the precepts of Islamic law as well as he recorded in some of which the traditions transmitted from his grandfather, the greatest Prophet, may Allah bless him and his family, and this work was called the Musnad of Imām al-Ridā , peace be on him.
Yet another example of his scientific books is what is known as al-Risāla al-Dhahabiya fi al-Tibb (the golden medical dissertation), in which the Imām mentioned what put right mans body and soul, and which is among the main, briefed books on medicine. In the following topics we will present some of his works: His Dissertation on Islamic Law Al-Mamūn ordered his minister al-Fadl b. Sahl to have the honor of meeting Imām al-Ridā, peace be on him, and to say to him: I (i.e.
al-Mamūn) would like you to gather for me the lawful, the unlawful, the religious duties, and the sunna (the Prophets practices), for you are the proof of Allah over His creatures and source of knowledge. The Imām responded to al-Mamūns request. He ordered an inkwell and a sheet of paper to be brought to him, and then he ordered al-Fadl to write. He dictated to him: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
It is sufficient for us to witness that there is no god but Allah, Who is Unique, Everlasting Refuge, has not taken a consort nor a son, Self- subsistent, All-hearing, All-seeing, Strong, All-steadfast, Eternal, Light, Knower never be ignorant, Powerful never be incapable, Rich never be needy, and Just never be unjust. He created all things. There is nothing like Him . There is no like with Him nor an opposite nor a rival nor an equal.
Surely Mohammed is His servant and apostle, entrusted by Him, chosen by Him from among His creatures, the master of the apostles, the last of the prophets, and the best of creatures. There will be no prophet after him. His ideals will be neither altered nor changed. And surely all what Mohammed, may Allah bless him and his family, brought was the clear truth.