The Scale of Wisdom

This varied and comprehensive collection of Shiʿi hadith offers unparalleled insight into the teachings of Shiʿa Islam. Narrated from the Prophet Muḥammad as well as the Shiʿa Imams, these hadith span theology, ethics, history, and social issues.

The introduction outlines the development of Shiʿa hadith literature from the time of the Prophet to modern times. Although over a thousand pages long, this parallel Arabic-English edition has been carefully printed on fine paper to make it a portable reference book for the scholar, student, researcher, or enthusiast. A valuable reference work for personal, public, or university libraries.