Wasa'il al-Shia Volume 14: A Comprehensive Treasury Of Islamic Jurisprudential Hadith
"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 14 details the concluding rites of the Hajj pilgrimage alongside the comprehensive rulings of Umrah and Ziyarah. The volume begins with the obligations of standing at Al-Mash'ar and the subsequent rituals at Mina, including the stoning of Jamrat Al-Aqabah, the strict protocols for the animal sacrifice, and the rules for shaving or trimming the hair. It then outlines the pilgrim's return to Makkah for the final visit to the Ka'bah and the mandatory overnight stays in Mina during the days of Tashriq. Beyond the Hajj rites, the text covers the jurisprudence of Umrah, heavily emphasizing the merits of performing it during the months of Rajab and Ramadan. Finally, a significant portion is dedicated to Ahkam al-Mazar, detailing the spiritual significance, etiquettes, and profound merits of visiting the Prophet and the Imams, with particular emphasis on the Ziyarah of Imam Husayn. 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.