1. Yes, Mukhtar Al Saqafi is a very controversial topic in shia islam. In the era of Yazeed Imam Sajjad’s activity was greatly monitored so he couldn't directly order the jihad and the revenge since the right of waging a war is only obtained by a masoom. Imam Sajjad ordered that Hanafiya, The son of ImRead more

    Yes, Mukhtar Al Saqafi is a very controversial topic in shia islam.

    In the era of Yazeed Imam Sajjad’s activity was greatly monitored so he couldn’t directly order the jihad and the revenge since the right of waging a war is only obtained by a masoom. Imam Sajjad ordered that Hanafiya, The son of Imam Ali to be the Representative of Imam in matters of war. This is quite clear and not a weak reference.

    The historians were not sure that the order of war was given by Hanifya in the fight against Abdullah ibn e Zubayr and Yazeed ibn e Muawiya. Some also believe that Hanafiya’s activity was also heavily monitored so he also wrote the letter in secretive key words.

    It is better to respect Mukhtar Al Saqafi for his work.

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  2. Salam Alyikum Brother, There are many authentic shia books, there are mainly four books called, Kutab e Arb’a. These Include : Usool Al Kafi Man La Yahduruh Al Fiqh Tahdhib al-ahkam al-Istibsar an important thing to note that we don’t call our books SAHIH since according to our believes only book whRead more

    Salam Alyikum Brother,

    There are many authentic shia books, there are mainly four books called, Kutab e Arb’a. These Include :

    1. Usool Al Kafi
    2. Man La Yahduruh Al Fiqh
    3. Tahdhib al-ahkam
    4. al-Istibsar

    an important thing to note that we don’t call our books SAHIH since according to our believes only book which is 100% SAHIH is only Quran.

    We don’t accept any reference from any sunni books,  But if you are looking to read a shia book consider the Quran and then Nehjul Balagha (The book of the sermons of Ameer’ ul Momineen.

    Jazakallah Khair.

    Fi Aman Illah.

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