At the beginning of each chapter and sub-chapter...

At the beginning of each chapter and sub-chapter, the author mentions the subject of its discussion. The first two chapters of this book are as follows: First Chapter: Contains traditions that state that the Imams (a.s.) are twelve in number. It is further divided into eight sub-chapters. Sub-chapter 1: The Imams are twelve in number and the sources used are Saheeh-e-Bukhari, Saheeh-e-Tirmidhi, Saheeh-e-Muslim, Saheeh-e-Abi Dawood, and many other books of Shias and Sunnis.

Sub-chapter 2: The number of Imams (a.s.) is equal to the number of the asbaat (grandsons) and nuqaba (chosen ones) of Bani Israel and the hawariyyoon (companions) of Hazrat Eesa (a.s.). There were twelve grandsons in the Israelites, twelve companions of Hazrat Eesa (a.s.) and twelve Imams (a.s.) in the Islamic nation. Forty traditions have been narrated in this sub-chapter from the narrators of both the major sects.

Sub-chapter 3: The Imams (a.s.) are twelve in number of whom, the first is Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.). It contains 133 traditions along with their references. The references in this sub-chapter are from the likes of Yanaabiul Mawaddah of Qundoozi. The Holy Prophet (s.a.) said, "O Ali! You are my successor. Your war is my war and your peace is my peace. You are an Imam and the father of eleven Imams those that are purified and infallible.

Among them is Mahdi, one who will fill the earth with justice and equity." Sub-chapter 4: The Imams (a.s.) are twelve in number, of whom the first is Ali (a.s.) and the last is Mahdi (a.s.). It is comprised of 91 traditions. Sub-chapter 5: The Imams (a.s.) are twelve in number, of whom the last is Mahdi (a.s.). It contains 94 traditions like the following one, The Messenger of Allah (s.a.) said, "Surely Allah the Almighty took my covenant and the covenant of twelve Imams after me.

They are Allah's proofs upon His creatures. The twelfth among them is the Qaem who will fill the earth with justice and equity." Sub-chapter 6: The Imams (a.s.) are twelve in number, of whom nine are the descendants of Imam Husain (a.s.). It is comprised of 139 traditions. Sub-chapter 7: The Imams (a.s.) are twelve in number, of whom nine are the descendants of Imam Husain (a.s.), with special emphasis on, …the ninth among them is their Mahdi or their Qaem". It contains 107 traditions.

Sub-chapter 8: It comprises of traditions that prove the existence of the twelve Imams (a.s.) along with their names.