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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Uyun Akhbar Al-reza the Source of Traditions On Imam Reza (a.s.) Translator’s Foreword I thank God the Almighty for the opportunity granted to me to undertake the preparation of this two volume book - The Source Of Traditions On Imam Reza (s) or Uyun Akhbar Al-Reza - after the successful completion of An Anthology Of Islamic Poetry Vol.1; Imam Reza’s Pilgrimage Procedures And Prayers; A Divine Perspective On Rights; The Complete Edition Of The Treatise On Rights; Mishkat Ul-Anwar Fi Ghurar Il-Akhbar and The Islamic Family Structure.

The present work has been compiled by Sheikh Sadooq and covers the major traditions about the life, the decrees, the arguments, the writings and the sayings of Imam Musa ibn Ja’far (s) and Imam Ali ibn Musa Al-Reza (s) . The book mainly focuses on Imam Ali ibn Musa Al-Reza (s) . However, it covers much of what happened to his father (s), as that affected him. I have translated this work from Arabic into English for the interested readers.

First of all, I thank God for His help in granting the health, the strength, and the sustenance to undertake and complete this tremendously difficult task. May He accept it as a minor service. I have relied on many sources of reference materials in completing this tremendous task. I am indebted to all those sources which I cannot name one by one. I am also indebted to my dear wife for her careful editing of the work which has added a lot of value to it.

I am also indebted to Ansariyan Publications for patiently supporting this work and completing the final typesetting of the book. I warmly welcome any suggestions made by the readers that might help me become informed about my errors and shortcomings, and help me improve future works.