Al-Khisal: A Numeric Classification Of Traditions On Characteristics

"Al-Khisal" is a unique collection of religious and moral precepts compiled by Sheikh Sadooq, a renowned Islamic scholar. The book organizes traditions based on numerical significance, starting from one and extending to one million, covering various aspects of Islamic knowledge, including ethics, jurisprudence, theology, and history. Each section presents traditions related to specific numbers, providing insights into the importance of numerical classification in Islamic teachings. The work serves as an extensive encyclopedia on Islamic knowledge, addressing forbidden and allowed acts, historical topics, interpretations of the Holy Qur’an, philosophical points, and political issues. It is considered one of the most valuable sources of traditions from the Ahlul Bayt (the family of the Prophet Muhammad). The translators have enriched the text with numerous footnotes, explaining concepts and terms to benefit readers interested in deepening their understanding of Islamic traditions.