284. 'Abd al-Ma`lik bin A'yun
He was called al-Shayba`ni. He was the brother of the great jurist, Zara`ra b. A'yun. Shakh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on them.4 Al-Barqi also numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on them. 'Abd al-Ma`lik and his brothers were among the close associates of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
Al-Kashi reported on the authority of Rabi'at al-Ra'i, who said: "I (Rabi'a) said to Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq): 'Who are the brothers who come to you from Iraq? I have never seen anyone among your companions better than them.' He, peace be on him, said: 'They are the companions of my father.' He meant the sons of A'yun.
Zara`ra b. A'yun reported: "Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him, came to Mecca. He asked me about 'Abd al-Ma`lik bin A'yun. ' He died,' I replied. 'Died!' he exclaimed. 'Yes,' I answered. 'Let's go to his grave to pray (to Allah) for him," he suggested. 'Yes,' I replied. The Ima`m prayed to Allah very much for him.1 Among his prayers are: "O Allah, Abu` al-Daris regarded us as among your best creatures. So, add him to the family of Mohammed, may Your blessings be on him, on the Day of Judgment."
285. 'Abd al-Ma`lik b. 'Utba
He was called al-Ha`shimi al-Lahbi. He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, and Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him, as al-Kashi stated. Al-Kashi said that the book ascribed to 'Abd al-Ma`lik does not belong to him. Rather, it belongs to 'Abd al-Ma`lik b. Utba al-Nakha'i al-Sayrafi.
286. 'Abd al-Ma`lik bin 'Ata`
He was called al-Ku`fi. Shaykh al-Tu`si and al-Barqi numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
287. 'Abd al-Ma`lik bin 'Amru`
He was called al-Ahwal al-Ku`fi. He reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on them. 5Al-Kashi reported on the authority of 'Abd al-Ma`lik b. 'Amru`, who said: [Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him, said: to me] "I (al-Sa`diq) pray to Allah for you to the extent that I mention your name and your son's name.
288. 'Abd al-Wahid bin al-Mukhta`r
He was called al-Ansa`ri al-Ku`fi. He was among the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, and of Ima`m al-Sa`diq peace be on them.
289. 'Ubayd bin Kuthayr
He was called al-Ku`fi. He reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, and of Ima`m 'Ali, b. al-Husayn, peace be on them. They (the narrators) mentioned that 'Ubayd fabricated traditions, and that he had a book. The book is known as "Kita`b al-Takhrij fi Bani al-Shaysa`n." Most traditions of the book are fabricated. The fewest of them are authentic. Ibn al-Ghada`'iry said:
"'Ubayd bin Kuthayr b. 'Abd al-Wahid b. 'Abd Allah b. Shura`k al-Amiri al-Wa`hidi al-Kilabi, whose kunya is Abu` Sa'id, fabricated traditions openly. He did not refrain from telling lies. He was famous for that.
290. 'Ubayd Allah bin Mohammed
b. 'Umar b. Ima`m ('Ali), the Commander of the Faithful, peace be on him. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
291. 'Ubayd Allah bin al-Walid
He was called al-Wa`ssafi. Al-Naja`shi said: "'Ubayd Allah bin al-Walid al-Wa`ssafi was a reliable Arab. He was given the kunya of Abu` Sa'id. He reported on the authority of Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), and Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on them. The biographers have mentioned him. He has a book. A group (of the narrators) reported the book.
292. 'Ubayd Allah al-Wa`ssafi
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on them. Abu` al-Hasan al-Bajali reported on his authority.
293. 'Ubayda
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on them. 'Ali b. Ri'a`b reported on his authority.
294. 'Ubayda al-Khath'ami
Shaykh al-Tu`si and numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
295. 'Ubayda al-Saksaki
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
296. 'Uthma`n bin Jubla
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on them. Isma`il b. Mahra`n reported on his authority.
297. 'Uthma`n bin Zyya`d
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. Zakkar b. Farqad reported on his authority. He also reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him.
298. 'Uthma`n bin Zyya`d
He was called al-Ahmasi. He reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Ba`qir and of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on them. He among the companions of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him.
299. 'Adhafar
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. His son Mohammed reported on his authority. He also reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him. Al-Hasan b. 'Atiya reported on his authority.
300. 'Adhafar bin 'Abd Allah
Shakh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
301. 'Urwa bin 'Abd Allah
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. 'Amru` b. Shimr reported on his authority.
302. Al-'Atta`
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, and of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him. Zyya`d b. Mohammed and Mu'ammar b. 'Amru` reported on his authority.
303. 'Atta`' bin Yasa`r
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. 'Abd al-Rahma`n b. Zayd b. Aslam reported on the authority of his father, on the authority of 'Atta`'
304. 'Atiya
He reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. 'Abd al-Samad b. Bashir reported on his authority.
305. 'Atiya
He was the brother of Abu` al-'Auwa`m. He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. 'Abd al-Samad b. Bashir reported on his authority.
306. 'Atiya bin Dhakra`n
He was among the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He was unknown.
307. 'Atiya bin Maza`r
Al-Barqi numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
308. 'Atiya al-'Awfi
Al-Barqi numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
309. 'Aqaba
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, and of Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him. His son, Aba`n b. 'Uthma`n, his son Sa`lih, Sa`lih b. 'Aqaba, and the like reported on his authority.
310. 'Aqaba bin Shayba
He was called al-Asadi. He was among the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
311. 'Aqaba bin Qays
He was among the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He was unknown, as Shaykh al-Tu`si stated.
312. 'Ukrima
He was given the kunya of Abu` Isha`q. He was among the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
313. Al-'Ala`' bin al-Hasan
Al-Barqi numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him.
314. Al-'Ala`' bin al-Husayn
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
315. Al-'Ala`' bin 'Abd al-Karim
He was among the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
316. 'Ala`' bin Darra`'
He was called al-Asadi. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.1 He was the governor of Bahrain. He earned seven hundred thousand dinars, livestock, and slaves. He brought that all to Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah al-Sa`diq, peace be on him, and said to him:
"The Umayyads appointed me as governor over Bahrain. I have earned this property. I know that Allah, the Great and Almighty, gave nothing of this property to the Umayyads. It is for you." "Give me property," the Ima`m said to 'Ala`'. 'Ala`' gave it to the Ima`m. So, the Ima`m said to him: "We have accepted the property from you. We have granted it to you. We have made it lawful for you. We guarantee that Allah will send you to the garden.
The Ima`m guaranteed the Allah would enter 'Ala`' the garden, for he ('Ala`') had firm faith (in Allah), turned in repentance to Allah, and did not regard as lawful the property of the Moslems.
317. 'Alqama bin Mohammed
He was called al-Hadrami. He was among the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He also reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him.
'Alqama and his brother Abu` Bakr came to Zayd b. 'Ali, peace be on him. For he heard that Zayd had said: "The Ima`m who keeps silent is not from us. The Ima`m is the one who draws his own sword." Thus, Abu` Bakr asked him: "Abu` al-Hasan, tell me about 'Ali b. Abi Ta`lib, peace be on him. Was he an Ima`m and he kept silent? Or was he not an Ima`m till he came out and drew his own sword?" Zayd kept silent and did not answer him. So, Abu` Bakr repeated the question three times. However, Zayd said nothing. Then, Abu` Bakr said: "Perhaps there is an Ima`m who keeps silent. So, what has brought you here?"
This speech shows the awareness and strong insight of its owner. However, Zayd, the great martyr, did not leave the Ima`mate. He led a revolt to defend the rights of the persecuted. He revolted against the Umayyads to establish the government of the Koran and to enliven the precepts of Islam.
318. 'Ali bin al-Ahmasi
He was called al-Ku`fi. He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. Ibn Abu` 'Umayr reported on his authority. He was among the companions of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him.
319. 'Ali bin Abi Hamza
He was called al-Thuma`li. Ibn Shahra`shu`b reported on his authority a tradition about the knowledge of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him.
320. 'Ali bin Abi al-Mughira
He was called al-Zubaydi al-Azraq. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He also numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him.
321. 'Ali bin Hanzala
He was called al-'Ajali al-Ku`fi. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He also numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him.

322. 'Ali bin Sa'id
b. Bukayr. He was among the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. Samma`'a reported on his authority.
323. 'Ali bin 'Abd al-'Aziz
He was called al-Ku`fi. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He also numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him.
324. 'Ali bin 'Abd Allah
He was called al-Jurmi. He reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him, and of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him.
325. 'Ali bin 'Atiya
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. Al-Barqi numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him.
326. 'Ali bin 'Aqaba
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), of Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), and of Abu` al-Hasan al-Awual, peace be on them. He also reported on the authority of Abu` Hamza, Abu` Kha`lid al-Qammat, Abu` al-Khatta`b, and the like.
327. 'Ali bin Maymu`n
He was called al-Sa`'igh. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. Al-Naja`shi said: "'Ali bin Maymu`n reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), and of Abu` al-Hasan, peace be on them. He has a book. A group (of the narrators) reported the book on his authority. He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on them, in "Thawa`b man Zara al-Husayn, peace be on him, Rakiban aw Mashiyan.
328. 'Amma`r bin al-Ahwas
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. Mansu`r b. Younis reported on his authority.
329. 'Amma`r bin Marwa`n
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), of Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), and of Ima`m Abu` al-Hasan, peace be on them. He also reported on the authority of Abu` Basir, Ja`bir, and Zayd al-Shahha`m, and the like. A group of the narrators reported on his authority. Among them were Abu` al-'Abba`s, b. Abu` Basir, b. Ri'a`b, and the like.
330. 'Umar bin Aba`n
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), and of Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on them. He also reported on the authority of Abu` Basir, Abu` Hamza, Isma`il al-Ju'fi, and the like. Ibn Faddal, Tha'laba b. Maymu`n, Ja'far b. Bashir, and the like, reported on his authority.
331. 'Umar bin Aba`n
He was called al-Kalbi. He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), and of Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on them. He also reported on the authority of Aba`n b. Taghlub, 'Abd al-Wa`siti, 'Abd al-Rahim al-Qaseer, Mohammed b. Moslem, and the like.1 Al-Naja`shi said: "'Umar bin Aba`n has a book. A group (of the narrators) reported the book on his authority.
332. 'Umar bin Abi Shayba
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. Mansu`r b. Younis reported on his authority.
333. 'Umar bin Tha`bit
b. Hurmuz. His kunya was Abu` al-Muqda`m. He was called al-Hadda`d. He was the chief of the Banu 'Ijl. He reported on the authority of Ima`m 'Ali b. al-Husayn, Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), and Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on them. He is a very weak (narrator).
334. 'Umar bin Hanzala
He was called al-Ku`fi al-'Ajali. He reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He was among the companions of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him. He said to Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him: "I think I have a rank with you. "Yes," the Ima`m replied. Ima`m al-Sa`diq said to him: "'Umar, do not impose (our teachings) on our Shi'ites. Be kind to them, for they do not bear what you bear.
335. 'Umar bin Qays
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. Al-Husayn b. al-Mundhir reported on his authority.
336. 'Umar bin Qays
He was called al-Ma`sir. He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him.
337. 'Umar bin Mu'ammar
b. 'Ata`' b. Washika. He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. Mohammed b. Samma`'a reported on his authority.
338. 'Umar bin Hila`l
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He is unknown.
339. 'Umar bin Yahya
He was among the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He is unknown.
340. 'Amru` bin Ubay
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
341. 'Amru` bin Abi al-Muqda`m
Al-Naja`shi said: "'Amru` bin Abi al-Muqda`m Tha`bit b. Hurmuz al-Hadda`d, the chief of the Banu 'Ijl, reported on the authority of Ima`m 'Ali b. al-Husayn, Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), and Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on them. He has a good book. Al-Kashi reported on the authority of a man from Quraysh, who said: "We were in the yard of the Kaaba. Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him, was sitting. It was said to him: 'How many the pilgrims are !' 'How few the pilgrims are!' exclaimed al-Sa`diq, peace be on him. Then 'Amru` bin Abi al-Muqda`m passed. So, al-Sa`diq, peace be on him, said: "He is among the pilgrims.'
342. 'Amru` bin Jami'
He was called al-Azdi al-Basri. His kunya was Abu` 'Uthma`n. He was the judge of al-Ray. His traditions are weak. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him, and of the companions of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him.
343. 'Amru` bin Kha`lid
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. 4 He reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him, Abu` Hamza, and the martyr, Zayd b. 'Ali b. al-Husayn, peace be on him.
344. 'Amru` bin Kha`lid
His kunya was Abu` Kha`lid. He was called al-Wa`siti. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
He was among the main chiefs of the Zaydis. He said: "While I was sitting with Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, Zayd b. 'Ali came. When Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, looked at him, he said: 'This (Zayd) is the master of my family. He will defend them.
'Amru` b. Kha`lid reported on the authority of Zayd, who said about Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him: "At every time there is a person from us, ahl al-Bayt. The man is Allah's proof over His creatures. The proof of our time is my nephew Ja'far b. Mohammed (al-Sa`diq). Whoever follows him does not go astray. Whoever opposes him goes astray. This narration shows that Zayd did not want the Ima`mate.
345. 'Amru` bin Dina`r
He was called al-Makki. Shaykh al-Tu`si said: "'Amru` bin Dina`r al-Makki was among the Ima`ms of the next generation. He was outstanding reliable scholar. Qattada, b. Jurayh, and the like reported on his authority. It was said to Mis'ad: "Who is the most skillful one in tradition?" "'Amru` bin Dina`r," he answered.
346. 'Amru` bin Rashid
He was called al-Makki. He was among the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
347. 'Amru` bin Sa'id.
He was called al-Thaqafi. He was among the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir and of al-Sa`diq, peace be on them. He said to Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him: "I do not meet you except in the years. So, advise me. "Fear Allah. Be truthful in speech. Be pious. Be a hard worker," the Ima`m, peace be on him, advised.
348. 'Amru` bin Shimr
He was called al-Ju'fi. He was an Arab. He is weak in tradition. He has a book. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
349. 'Amru` bin 'Abd 'Abd Allah
He was called al-Thaqafi. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
350. 'Amru` bin 'Uthman
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), and of Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on them. He also reported on the authority of Abu` Jameelah, Abu` Shibl, Abu` 'Amru`, and the like. Abu` Isha`q, Abu` Ayyu`b al-Khaza`z, Abu` al-'Abba`s al-Ku`fi, and the like reported on his authority.
351. 'Amru` bin Mu'ammar
His kunya was Abu` Kha`lid. He was among the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
352. 'Umra`n
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He is unknown.
353. 'Umra`n bin Abi Kha`lid
He was called al-Ghaza`ri. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
354. 'Umra`n bin A'yun
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. Bashir al-Nabba`l.
355. 'Unba bin Mas'ab
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He also numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him.
356. 'Unba al-'Abid
He reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him, and on the authority of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him. 4Ibn Mahbu`b, Ibra`him b. Muzim, Ahmed b. al-Husayn, and the like.
357. 'Isa` bin Abi Mansu`r
He was called al-Qarashi. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He also numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him. Shaykh al-Mufid said:
"'Isa` bin Abi Mansu`r was among the main jurists and chiefs, from whom (the people) took the lawful, the unlawful, religious opinions, and legal precepts, whom no one slanders and dispraises." Al-Kashi reported on the authority of Ibra`him b. 'Ali, who said: "When Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him, saw 'Isa` b. Abi Mansu`r, he said: 'Whoever wants to see a person from the people of the garden, let him look at this ('Isa)."
358. 'Isa` bin A'yun
He was called al-Shayba`ni. He was the brother of the great jurist, Zara`ra b. A'yun. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
359. 'Isa` bin Bakr
b. 'Abd Allah b. Sa'd al-Ash'ari al-Qummi. He reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him, and of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him.
360. 'Isa` bin al-Dahha`k
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. 'Uthma`n b. 'Isa` reported on his authority.
361. 'Isa` bin al-Tahha`n
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as on of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
362. Gha`lib Abu` al-Hadhil
He was called al-Ku`fi. He was a poet. He was among the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, and of al-Sa`diq, peace be on him. He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. Hamma`d b. 'Uthma`n reported on his authority.
363. Fa`'id al-Jamma`l
He was called al-Ku`fi. He reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, and of al-Sa`diq, peace be on him.
364. Fura`t bin al-Ahnaf
He was called al-'Abdi. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He was an extremist. Ibn al-Ghada`'iri said: "Fura`t was a liar and extremist. No one relies on him.
365. Farwa
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. Fudayl al-Rassa`n reported on his authority.
366. Al-Fadl bin al-Zubayr
He was called al-Rassa`n. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
367. Al-Fadl bin 'Uthma`n
He was called al-A'war, al-Mura`di, al-Ku`fi. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. Shaykh al-Mufid numbered him as one of the main jurists and chiefs, from whom (the people) took the lawful, the unlawful, religious opinions, and legal precepts, whom no one slanders and dispraises.
368. Al-Fadl al-Nawfali
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. His son 'Abd Allah reported on his authority.
369. Al-Fudal
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. Younis reported on his authority.
370. Al-Fudal bin Khuthaym
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. 'Ali b. al-Hakam reported on his authority.
371. Al-Fudayl bin al-Zubayr
He was called al-Rassan. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
372. Al-Fudal bin Sa'da`n
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
373. Al-Fudal bin Shurayh
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
374. Al-Fudal bin 'Uthma`n
Al-Barqi numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
375. Al-Fudayl bin Ghayya`th
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He added that al-Fudal was unknown.
376. Al-Fudayl bin Yasa`r
He was called al-Hindi. His kunya was Abu` al-Qa`sim. He was an Arab from Basrah. Ima`m al-Sa`diq said to him: "The suckling of the Jewish and the Christian (woman) is better than the suckling of the hostile (woman)" He has a book.
In his "al-Risa`la al-'Adadiya," Shaykh al-Mufid numbered him as one of the main jurists and chiefs, from whom (the people) took the lawful, the unlawful, religious opinions, and legal precepts, whom no one slanders and dispraises.
Al-Kashi reported on the authority of Ibra`him b. 'Abd Allah, who said: "When Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him, saw al-Fudayl b. Yasa`r, he said: 'Give good news to the humble about the graden. Whoever wants to see a person from the people of the garden, let him look at this (al-Fudayl).
Al-Kashi reported on the authority of Khalaf b. Hamma`d, on the authority of a man, who said: "When al-Fuday came to Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, he (Abu` Ja'far) said: 'Bravo! Bravo! Give good news to the humble about the garden. Welcome to the one with whom the earth is intimate.' The pure Ima`ms lauded him in traditions. He died during the lifetime of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him.
377. Fitr bin Khalifa
His kuna was Abu` Bakr al-Makhzumi. He belonged to the next generation. He reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Ba`qir and of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on them. Al-Muthanna` reported on his authority. Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, asked Allah twice to have mercy on him.
378. Fulayh bin Abi Bakr
He was called al-Shayba`ni. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. Al-Barqi numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin, Ima`m al-Ba`qir, and Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on them.
379. Al-Fayd bin al-Mukhta`r
Al-Naja`shi said: "Al-Fayd bin al-Mukhta`r al-Ku`fi al-Nakha'i reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), Ima`m Abu 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq) and Ima`m Abu` al-Hasan, peace be on them. Shaykh al-Tu`si said: "Al-Fayd has a book. He was among those who reported the designation of the Ima`mate of Mu`sa` b. Ja'far, peace be on him, on the authority of his father.
380. Al-Qa`sim bin 'Abd al-Rahma`n
He was called al-Ansa`ri. He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. 'Abd al-Rahma`n b. al-Hajja`j reported on his authority.
381. Qa`sim bin 'Abd al-Malik
Shaykh al-Tu`si and al-Barqi numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.
382. Qadda`ma bin Za`'ida
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. Ibn Kuthayr reported on his authority.
383. Qays bin Abi Moslem
He was called al-Ash'ari al-Ku`fi. Al-Barqi numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. Al-Kashi reported on the authority of Qays bin Abi Moslem, who said: "I came to Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, and complained to him of debt and the littleness of money.
So, he said to me: 'Go to the Prophet, may Allah bless him and his family, and complain to him, and then return to me.' I went, did what he had ordered me and returned. So, he said to me: 'Lift the prayer-mat. Take what is under it.' I lifted it. There were dinars under it. Thus, I said to him: 'May I be your ransom. By Allah, I complained to you and I did not want you to give me any (money)' So, he said: 'Take it. Do not tell anybody about your need. For they will scorn you.' However, I took the money. It was three hundred dinars.
384. Qays bin al-Rabi'
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. Al-Kashi said: "Qays was a Tabari. He had love (for the Ima`ms). He said: 'I asked Abu` Isha`q al-Subay'i about rubbing the two shoes (in the ritual ablution). He said: 'I used to tell people to rub the two shoes (in the ritual ablution instead of rubbing the feet) until I met a man from the Banu Ha`shim, whose like I have never seen- Mohammed b. 'Ali b. al-Husayn, peace be on him. I asked him about the rubbing and he forbade me to do it.
He said: 'The Commander of the Faithful, peace be on him, never used to rub (the shoes). He used to say: 'The Book (which does not mention the practice) comes before (the introduction of the practice of ) rubbing the shoes' Abu` Isha`q added: 'I have never rubbed them since he forbade me to do it.' Qays b. al-Rabi' also said: 'I have never rubbed them since I heard Abu` Isha`q.
385. Ka`mil bin al-'Ala`'
Al-Barqi numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

386. Ka`mil al-Rasa`fi
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He was unknown.

387. Ka`mil Sa`hib al-Sa`biri
He was called al-Ku`fi. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

388. Ka`mil al-Najja`r
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

389. Kuthayr bin Kalthem
His kunya was Abu` al-Harth or Abu` al-Fadl. He was called al-Ku`fi. He was reliable. He reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Ba`qir and of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on them.

390. Kathir al-Nawa`
He was a Batari. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. Kathir al-Nawa` deviated from the truth. He followed falsehood. Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him renounced him when he said: "O Allah, I renounce Kathir al-Nawa` here and in the hereafter.1Many traditions dispraised him. They showed that he had no relationship with Allah.

391. Kulayb b. Mu'a`wiya
He was called al-Sayda`wi al-Asadi. He was given the kunya of Abu` Mohammed. He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), and of Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on them. He has a book. A group (of narrators) reported the book on his authority.
The members of the House (ahl al-Bayt), peace be on them, loved him. A man said to Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him: "Does the person love the person and does not see him?" The Ima`m, peace be on him, said: "This is true. I love Kulayb al-Sayda`wi and do not see him. The Ima`ms lauded him in traditions similar to this one.

392. Al-Kumayt bin Zayd
He was called al-Asadi. He was the greatest poet of the Shi'ites. He defended the rights of the members of the House (ahl al-Bayt), peace be on them. We have already mentioned him.

393. Kankar
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. Kankar reported on the authority of al-Ba`qir. His kunya was Abu` Kha`lid. Bin Shahra`shu`b said: "The real name of Abu` Kha`lid al-Qammat al-Ka`buli is Kankar. It was said that his real name was Warda`n."
Al-Kashi reported on the authority of Abu` Basir, who said: [I heard Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, say:] "Abu` Kha`lid al-Ka`buli served Mohammed b. al-Hanafiya for a time. He thought that Mohammed was an Ima`m.
However, one day, he asked Mohammed: 'May I be your ransom. If I have holiness, love, and devotion (to you), I ask you by Allah's Apostle, may Allah bless him and his family, and by the Commander of the Faithful, peace be on him. Tell me- are you the Ima`m whose obedience Allah has imposed on His creatures?' Mohammed replied:
'You adjured me before the Great (Allah). The Ima`m over me, you, and every Moslem is 'Ali b. al-Husayn, peace be on him.' When Abu` Kha`lid heard what Mohammed had said, he came to 'Ali b. al-Husayn. He asked permission. The Ima`m, peace be on him, permitted him. When Abu` Kha`lid entered, the Ima`m, peace be on him, said to him:
'Welcome, Kankar. Why do you not visit us?' Abu` Kha`lid prostrated himself for Allah, the Exalted. When he raised his head, he said: 'Praise belongs to Allah Who has not made me die till I have known my Ima`m.' 'Abu` Kha`lid, how have you known your Ima`m?' asked 'Ali b. al-Husayn. Abu` Kha`lid replied: 'You called me with the name with which my mother called me. I served Mohammed b. al-Hanafiya for a time. I thought that he was an Ima`m.
Then I asked him by Allah, His Apostle, and the Commander of the Faithful. So, he guided me to you. Thus, I have known that you are the Ima`m whose obedience Allah has imposed on every Moslem.'

394. Layth bin Abi Salim
Shaykh al-Tu`si and al-Barqi numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He was unknown.

395. Layth bin al-Bakhtari
His kunya was Abu` Basir. He was one of the greatest narrators in knowledge, jurisprudence, and piety. He was among the reporters who preserved the scientific wealth of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. Sulayma`n bin Kha`lid al-Aqta' said: [I heard Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him, say:] "No one has enlivened our fame and our traditions except Barid b. Mu'a`wiya al-'Ajali, Abu` Basir, layth al-Mura`di, Mohammed b. Moslem, and Zara`ra.
Were it not for them, no one would conclude (religious precepts). They are the preservers of the religion. They are the trustees of my father over the lawful and unlawful of Allah. They are close to us in the world. They will be close to us in the next world.1 Some traditions slander him. The traditions are either fabricated or were said to save him from the Umayyads, who shed illegally the blood of the Shi'ites. Layth was among the main Moslem thinkers. He was among the greatest religious scholars who maintained the scientific wealth of the members of the House (ahl al-Bayt), peace be on them.

396. Ma`lik bin A'yun
He was called al-Juhni. He was among the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, and of al-Sa`diq, peace be on him. He praised Ima`m al-Ba`qir, saying:
When the people seek for knowledge of the Koran, Quraysh
rely on him.
If someone asked where is the son of the daughter of the Prophet,
you would gain through him the wide branches (of knowledge).
(You are like) stars which shine for night-travelers.
(You are like) mountains which have inherited vast knowledge.
Al-Arbali narrated on the authority of Ma`lik al-Juhni, who said: "I was sitting with Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. I looked at him. Then I said to myself: 'Allah has made you great and honorable. He has made proof over His creatures.' The Ima`m turned to me and said: 'Ma`lik, the affair is greater than what you think about.
He had many meetings with Ima`m al-Ba`qir and Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on them. Al-Kashi reported the meetings.

397. Ma`lik bin 'Atiya
He was called al-Ahmasi, al-Bajali, al-Ku`fi. Shaykh al-Tu`si and numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin, Ima`m al-Ba`qir, and Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on them. He reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him. Mohammed b. Sadaqa reported on his authority in "Fadl Ziya`rat al-Ima`m al-Husayn, peace be on him."
Ma`lik said to Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him: "I am a man from Bujaila. I swear by Allah, the Great and Almighty that your are my masters. Some people ask me: 'Where are you from?' I reply: 'I am from the Arabs, then I am from Bujayla. Do I commit a sin when I do not say that I am a follower to the Banu Ha`shim?' 'No, do your heart and your caprice affirm that you are among our followers?' the Ima`m, peace be on him, asked. 'By Allah, yes,' I replied. 'You do not commit a sin when you say that you are from the Arabs. For you are from the Arabs in lineage,'" the Ima`m explained.

398. Mohammed bin Ibra`him
He was called al-Ku`fi al-Khayya`t. He reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Sa`diq, and of al-Sa`diq, peace be on them.

399. Mohammed bin Abi Sa`rrah
He was called al-Ku`fi. Shaykh al-Tu`si and al-Barqi numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

400. Mohammed bin Abi Mansu`r
Shaykh al-Tu`si and numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

401. Mohammed bin Isha`q
He was called al-Madani. He was a biographer. He was non-Shi'ite. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

402. Mohammed bin Isma`'il
b. Ja'far al-'Alawi. He was called al-Ku`fi. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

403. Mohammed bin al-Hasan
b. Abi Sarrah. His kunya was Abu` Ja'far. He was the retainer of al-Ansa`ri. He was called al-Rawasi. He was originally from Ku`fa. He and his father lived at the Nile. He and his father reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far and of Abu` 'Abd Allah, peace be on them. He has several books. Among them is the following:
1. Kita`b al-Waqf.
2. Kita`b al-Ibtila`'.
3. Kita`b al-Hamz.
4. Kita`b I'ra`b al-Qur'an.
Al-Naja`shi reported these books.

404. Mohammed bin Hamid
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Imam al-Baqir, peace be upon him.

405. Mohammed bin Rustam
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of
Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He reported on the authority of al-Asbagh bin Nabba`ta.

406. Mohammed bin Zayd
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He belonged to the Batariya.

407. Mohammed bin Sa`lim
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, Aba`n b. Taghlub, Ahmed b. al-Nazar, and the like.

408. Mohammed bin Sulayma`n
b. al-Farra`'. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

409. Mohammed bin Sawqa
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, and of Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him. Abu` Ayyu`b reported on his authority.

410. Mohammed bin Sa`hib
Al-Barqi numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

411. Mohammed bin 'Abd Allah
He was called al-Tayya`r. He was the retainer of Fazara. Shaykh al-Tu`si and al-Barqi numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. Al-Kashi reported on the authority of Mohammed b. 'Abd Allah, who said: "I came to the door of Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. I asked permission. However, he did not permitted me. He permitted other than me.
So, I returned to my house. I was sad. I laid on a bed in the house. I was sleepless. I said to myself: 'Do the Murajea not say such and such? Do the Qadariya (fatalists) not say such and such? Do the Harawriya not say such and such? Do the Zaydiya not say such and such? While I was thinking (these sects), the door was knocked. So, I said: 'Who is it?' 'The messenger of Abu` Ja'far, peace be on him,' the knocker said, 'Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir, peace be on him, asks you to come.' I took my clothes and went with the messenger.
I entered (Abu` Ja'far's house). When he saw me, he said: 'Mohammed, (do not resort to) the Murajea, the Qadariya, the Harawriya, and the Zaydiya. However, (resort to) us. I prevented you (from entering) because of such and such.' Thus, I accepted his words.

412. Mohammed bin 'Ajla`n
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He reported on the authority of Ma`lik bin Damra, on the authority of Ima`m ('Ali), the Commander of the Faithful, peace be on him. 'Uthma`n b. 'Isa` reported on his authority the virtue of the prayer in the mosque of Ku`fa.

413. Mohammed bin 'Ajla`n
He was called al-Madani. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

414. Mohammed bin 'Attiya
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him, and Zara`ra. Mohammed b. Da`uwd reported on his authority.

415. Mohammed bin 'Ali
b. Abi Shu'ba al-Halabi. His kunya was Abu` Ja'far. Al-Naja`shi said: "Mohammed b. 'Ali is the most eminent one of our companions. He is the most knowledgeable one of them. He is reliable. No one is able to slander him or his brothers, 'Ubayd Allah, 'Umra`n, and 'Abd al-'Ala`. He has a book called al-Tafsir. He also has a classified book on the lawful and the unlawful. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

416. Mohammed bin 'On
He was called al-Nusaybi. He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. Mohammed b. al-Husayn reported on his authority.

417. Mohammed bin al-Fura`t
He asked Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, about the words of Him the Exalted: "And your turning over and over among those who prostrate themselves (before Allah). " So, the Ima`m replied: "He means in the loins of the prophets." He (Mohammed b. al-Fura`t said: [I heard the Commander of the Faithful say:] "I am the sharer of the fire.

418. Mohammed bin al-Fadl
He was called al-Ha`shimi. His kunya was Abu` al-Rabi'. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

419. Mohammed bin al-Fadl
He reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, and of al-Sa`diq, peace be on them. Abu` Sulayma`n al-Hadhdha`' reported on his authority.

420. Mohammed bin Qays
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. Shaykh al-Mufid numbered him as one of the main figures, from whom (the people) took the lawful, the unlawful, religious opinions, and legal precepts, whom no one slanders and dispraises. 'Ali b. Ri'a`b, Abu` Ayyu`b, Abu` 'Ali, and the like reported on his authority.

421. Mohammed bin Qays
He was called Abu` 'Abd Allah al-Bajali. He was from Ku`fa. He was trustworthy He reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Ba`qir), and of al-Sa`diq, peace be on them. He has a book called al-Qada`ya`.3 He died in the year 151 A. H.

422. Mohammed bin Marwa`n
He reported on the authority of : Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him, Abu` Yahya``, b. Abu` Ya'fu`r, Aba`n b. 'Uthma`n, and the like. Abu` Jamila, b. Miska`n, Aba`n b. 'Uthma`n, and the like, reported on his authority.

423. Mohammed bin Marwa`n
He was called al-Basri. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

424. Mohammed bin Marwa`n
He was called al-Kalbi. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.2 Al-Barqi also numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

425. Mohammed bin Moslem
He was called Abu` Ja'far al-Awqasi al-Tahha`n. He was the retainer of Thaqif al-A'war. He was among the main thinkers. He was one of the Ima`ms of knowledge in Islam. He was one of the greatest jurists. He was among the trustees of Allah over His lawful and unlawful. He devoted his life to Ima`m al-Ba`qir and al-Sa`diq, peace be on them. He narrated many sciences on their authority.
He said: "When I faced a certain question, I asked Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, about the question. I asked him about thirty thousand tradition. Moreover, I asked Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him, about sixteen thousand traditions.

Honoring and Glorification
A large group of traditions was narrated on the authority of the Ima`ms of the members of the House (ahl al-Bayt), peace be on them. In the traditions, the Ima`ms praised and lauded Mohammed b. Moslem. The following is some of the traditions:
1. Al-Kashi reported on the authority of 'Abd Allah b. Ya'fu`r, who said: "I said to Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him, I cannot meet you or come to you every hour. My companions usually come and question me. I am unable to answer all what they ask. So, the Ima`m, peace be on him, said:
'What prevents you from (resorting to) Mohammed b. Moslem al-Thaqafi? For he heard from my father, and my father glorified him.'1This tradition shows that Mohammed outstanding scientific abilities and talents. So, the Moslems resorted to him to take religious opinions.
2. Al-Kashi reported on the authority of Mohammed b. Kha`lid al-Tayalisi, who said: "Mohammed b. Moslem was from the people of Ku`fa. He came to Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. So, Abu` Ja'far said to him: 'Give good news to the humble about the garden.' This tradition shows that Mohammed is among the close friends of Allah.
3. Jamil b. Darra`jj reported. He said: [I heard Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him, say:] "Give good news to the humble about the garden. They are Barid b. Mu'a`wiya al-'Ajali, Abu` Basir (layth b. al-Bakhtari al-Mura`di), Mohammed b. Moslem, and Zara`ra. They are four highborn persons. They are the trustees of Allah over His lawful and unlawful. Were it not for them, the traditions of the Prophet would be obliterated.
4. Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him, said: "Four persons are the most lovable of all people with us, whether they are dead or living. They are Barid b. Mu'a`wiya al-'Ajali, Zara`ra b. A'yun, Mohammed b. Moslem, and Abu` Ja'far al-Ahwal.4 Other traditions praise Mohammed's outstanding merits. They show that he had a great position with the members of the House (ahl al-Bayt), peace be on them.

His Scientific Rank
Mohammed b. Moslem was one of the most brilliant scholars of his time in outstanding merits, jurisprudence, and knowledge of the precepts of the religion. In "al-Risa`la al-Adadiya", Shaykh al-Mufid numbered him as one of the main figures and jurists, from whom (the people) took the lawful, the unlawful, religious opinions, and legal precepts, whom no one slanders and dispraises. Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah al-Sa`diq, peace be on him, asked the Moslem scholars to resort to Mohammed b. Moslem. Mohammed asked Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, about thirty thousand tradition. Moreover, he asked Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him, about sixteen thousand traditions.
Mohammed before Shurayk, the Judge
The historians said: "Mohammed b. Moslem and Abu` Kurayba al-Azdi testified before Shurayk, the judge, who deviated from the members of the House (ahl al-Bayt), peace be on them. Shurayk looked at their faces carefully. Then, he said: "You are two Ja`faris Fatimis. I do not accept your testimony." When they heard that, they wept. Shurayk was astonished at them, so he asked them: "What has made you weep?
They replied: "You have attributed us to people. The people do not accept us to be among their brothers when they see our foolishness. You have ascribed us to a man. The man (i. e., Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him) who does not accept us to be among his Shi'ites. If he accepted us, we would be grateful to him.
Shurayk admired them, so he said: "People should be like you." Then he accepted their testimony.
Mohammed b. Moslem and Abu` Kurayba made the pilgrimage to the Sacred House of Allah. Then they met Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him. They told him about the conversation that occurred between them and Shurayk. The Ima`m, peace be on him, was displeased with Shurayk. So, he said: "Shurayk will have nothing on the Day of Judgment except a share of fire.
Mohammed bin Moslem sold dates
Mohammed b. Moslem was one of the rich in Ku`fa. Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, asked him to sell dates to save his life from the Umayyads, who illegally shed the blood of the Shi'ites. Thus, Mohammed took dates and scales, and then he sat at the door of the mosque of Ku`fa. Some people came and said to him: "You have exposed us!" "My master, Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir, peace be on him) asked me to do that. So, I have obeyed his order," he said to them. They said to him: "If you insist on buying and selling, then sit with millers." He responded to them. So, he bought a hand mill and sat with the millers. With this he could save his life.

His Death
This great figure passed away in the year 150 A. H. Then, his companions buried him. They buried in the earth jurisprudence, virtues, piety, and devoutness.

426. Mohammed bin Moslem
He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. Ibn Udhayna reported on his authority.

427. Mohammed bin al-Munkadir
b. 'Abd Allah al-Timimi. His kunya was Abu` 'Abd Allah. He was one of the eminent leaders. Ibn Hayyan said: "Mohammed bin al-Munkadr was one of the skillful reciters (of the Koran).4 Mohammed used to say: "I did not use to think that the like of 'Ali b. al-Husayn, peace be on him, could leave a successor because of the outstanding merit of 'Ali b. al-Husayn, peace be on him, until I saw his son, Mohammed b. 'Ali. I wanted to advise him but he advised me.
"My companions asked me: 'What did he warn you of?' I told them: I went out to one of the suburbs of Medina at a time when it was hot. There I met Mohammed b. 'Ali, peace be on him. He was a well-built man and he was leaning on two servants boys. Either they were black slaves of his or they were retainers of his. I said to myself: Here is a venerable leader (shaykh) of Quraysh out at this time and in these circumstances seeking worldly (advantage). I must warn him. So, I approached him and greeted him. He returned my greetings with anger. The sweat was pouring down him.
I said: "May Allah remove you, a venerable leader of Quraysh, out at this time and in these circumstances seeking worldly (advantage). If death came upon you while you were in this condition (what would you do?)
He made the two servant-boys let go of his hand and held himself up. Then he said: "By Allah, if death came upon me while I was in this condition, it would come upon me while I am (fulfilling) an act of obedience to Allah, by which I make myself withdraw from you and from the (rest of the) people. I would only fear death if it came upon me while I was performing an act of disobedience against Allah.
Then I (Mohammed) replied: "You are truthful. May Allah have mercy on you, I wanted to warn and you have warned me.

428. Al-Mustahal bin 'Ata'
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir and of al-Sa`diq, peace be on them. He (al-Mustahal) reported on their authority.

429. Mas'ada bin Zyya`d
He was called al-Rib'i. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. Al-Naja`shi said: "Mas'ada is trustworthy He has a classified book on the lawful and the unlawful.

430. Mas'ada bin Sadaqa
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He added that Mas'ada was a non-Shi'ite.1 Al-Naja`shi said: "Mas'ada reported on the authority of: Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him, and Abu` al-Hasan, peace be on him. He has books. Among them is Kita`b 'Khutab al-Amir.'

431. Maskin
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He added that Maskin was reliable.

432. Maskin bin 'Abd
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He was an unknown Ima`m Shi'ite.

433. Masma' bin 'Abd al-Malik
He was given the kunya of Abu` Sayya`r. He was from Ku`fa. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, and of Ima`m al-Sa`diq peace be on them. Al-Naja`shi said: "Masma' was the chief of (the tribe of) Bakr b. Wa`'il in Basrah. He was the master of the Masma'is.
Masma' reported on few traditions on the authority of Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. However, he reported many traditions on the authority of Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq). Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him, said to him: "O Abu` Sayya`r, I will prepare you for an important affair.

434. Ma'ru`f bin Khrbu`dh
He was from Ku`fa, so, he was called al-Ku`fi. He was among the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He was among the most prominent jurists and was one of the trustees of Allah over His lawful and unlawful. The Shi'ites agreed on the correctness of what is reported on his authority. He was among the worshipers who prolonged their prostration during their prayers. He studied under Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, and his son, Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him. He learned many sciences from them and followed their behavior. Thus, he became one of the unique pious, and of the persons who turned to Allah in repentance.

435. Mu'ammar bin Rashid
He was called al-Ku`fi. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

436. Mu'ammar bin 'Ata`'
b. Washika al-Ku`fi. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He was an unknown Ima`m Shi'ite.

437. Mu'ammar bin Yahya``
b. Bassa`m. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

438. Mu'ammar bin Yahya``
b. Sa`lim al-Khzza`z. Al-Barqi numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

439. Mu'ammar bin Yahya`` al-'Ajali
He was an Arab. He was reliable. He reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, and of al-Sa`diq, peace be on them. He has a book. Tha'laba b. Maymu`n reported the book on his authority.

440. Al-Mughira bin Sa'id
He was the retainer of Bujayla. He was a liar. Many traditions dispraised and cursed him. He fabricated traditions and ascribed them to Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. Ima`m al-Sa`diq, peace be on him, said: "May Allah curse al-Mughira. He fabricated traditions and attributed them to my father. So, Allah will make him taste the heat of the iron.We have already talked about his fabrications.

441. Al-Mufaddal bin Zayd
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.3He was an unknown Ima`m Shi'ite.

442. Al-Mufaddal bin Qays
b. Rumma`na. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.4Al-Kashi reported of traditions that praised and lauded him.

443. Muqa`til bin Sulayma`n
He was called al-Khurasani al-Bajali. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.5 Al-Barqi said: "Muqa`til bin Sulayma`n was a non-Shi'ite.

444. Muqrin al-Sarra`jj
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

445. Mundhir bin Abi Turayfa
He was called al-Bajali al-Ku`fi. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.Al-Naja`shi said: "Mundhir bin Abi Turayfa reported on the authority of Ima`m 'Ali b. al-Husayn, Ima`m al-Ba`qir, and al-Sa`diq, peace be on them.

446. Mansu`r bin al-Mu'tamir
He was called al-Salami al-Ku`fi. He belonged to the next generation. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.3 He was among the followers of the great martyr, Zayd b. 'Ali, peace be on him. Mansu`r was not in Ku`fa when Zayd was killed. When he heard of his murder, he fasted for a year. For he wanted Allah to forgive him. He came out in revolt with 'Abd Allah b. Mu'a`wiya. Then he came out in revolt with Mohammed b. 'Abd Allah b. al-Hasan. That was during the days of al-Mansu`r al-Dawa`niqi.

447. Mansu`r bin al-Walid
He was called al-Saqil. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

448. Mu`sa` al-Ash'ari
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

449. Mu`sa` bin Ashyam
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. It was said that he was an extremist. He was among the followers of Abu` al-Khatta`b. Al-Kashi reported on the authority of Hana`n b. Sudayr, on the authority of Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him, who said: "Somebody will enter the fire with him, namely Abu` al-Khatta`b." Then the Ima`m, peace be on him, mentioned Mu`sa` b. Ashyam.
He said: "Mu`sa` bin Ashyam and his companion, Hafs b. Maymu`n, come to me every day. They question me. I tell them of the truth. Then they go to Abu` al-Khatta`b. He teaches them contrary to my view. Thus, they follow his view and leave mine.It was said that Mu`sa` retreated from his extremism.

450. Mu`sa` al-Khayya`t
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He was unknown.

451. Mu`sa` bin Zyya`d
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

452. Mu`sa` bin 'Abd Allah
He was called al-Asadi. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He was unknown.

453. Muhzim bin Abi Burda
He was called al-Asadi al-Ku`fi. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him
as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, Ima`m al-Sa`diq, and Ima`m al-Ka`zim, peace be on them.

454. Maysar bin 'Abd al-'Aziz
He was called al-Nakha'i al-Mada`'ini. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. Al-Kashi said:
"Maysar was a reliable Kufan." Maysar reported on the authority of one of them (al-Ba`qir or al-Sa`diq, peace be on them), who said: "Maysar, do you keep in contact with your relatives?" I (Maysar) replied: "Yes. May I be your ransom, when I was a young man, I (worked) in the market. My wage was two dirhams. I gave one dirham to my paternal aunt and one dirham to my maternal aunt."
So, the Ima`m, peace be on him, said: "By Allah, your death came twice. However, it was postponed." Maysar said: "I and a group (of my companions) came to Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him. I mentioned the relationship with womb relatives. So, Abu` Ja'far, peace be on him, said: 'Maysar, your death came twice. However, Allah delayed it, for you keep in contact with your relatives.'" Maysar reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him, who said: "Do you talk with each other?" "Yes, we do," I replied.
So, he peace be on him, said: "I wish I was with you. By Allah, I love you. For you follow the religion of Allah and of His angels. So, support us with piety and hard work." "I saw as if I was on the top of a mountain. The people were ascending to me from all directions. When they became many, they were taken into the sky. Then they were dropped. That was done five times. No one of the people remained with me except a little group. Among the group were Maysar b. 'Abd al-'Aziz and 'Abd Allah b. Ajjla`n." This account shows that Maysar had firm faith, and that he was very obedient to the members of the House (ahl al-Bayt), peace be on him.

455. Maymu`n al-Ba`n
He was called al-Ku`fi. He reported on the authority of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, and of al-Sa`diq, peace be on them.

456. Maymu`n al-Qadda`h
He was the chief of the Banu Makhzu`m. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

457. Najm bin al-Hutaym
He was called al-'Abdi. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

458. Najm al-Ta`'i
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He was an unknown Ima`mi Shi'ite.

459. Nujayh bin Moslem
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He was an unknown Ima`mi Shi'ite.

460. Al-Nadar bin Qarwa`sh
He was called al-Khuza`'i al-Ku`fi. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. Al-Nadar deviated from the members of the House (ahl al-Bayt), peace be on them. The narrators said:
"Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him, was talking to his companions. When al-Nadar came, the Ima`m's companions became displeased with him. The Ima`m talked to his companions for a time. Then the meeting was concluded. When al-Nadar left the assembly, the companions said to the Ima`m:
'We have heard from you what al-Nadar has heard'" The Ima`m, peace be on him, said: "If you ask al-Nadar about what I have said this day, he will not remember it." Some of the Ima`m's companions met al-Nadar. They asked him about the traditions of the Ima`m, peace be on him. Thus, he answered: "I did not understand anyone of them.

461. Nu'ma`n al-Ahmasi
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.2He was an unknown Ima`mi Shi'ite.

462. Al-Ward bin Zayd al-Asadi
He was the brother of the great poet, al-Kumayt b. Zayd. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. The narrators said that al-Ward obeyed and loved the members of the House (ahl al-Bayt), peace be on them, very much.

463. Al-Walid bin Bashir
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He added that al-Walid was unknown.

464. Al-Walid bin 'Urwa al-Hajri
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

465. Al-Walid bin al-Qa`sim
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.He was unknown.

466. Ha`ru`n al-Jabali
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He added that Ha`ru`n was unknown.

467. Ha`ru`n bin Hamza
He was called al-Ghanawi, al-Sayrafi, al-Ku`fi. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. Al-Naja`shi said: "Ha`ru`n was trustworthy. He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him. He has a book. A group (of the narrators) reported the book on his authority.

468. Ha`shim bin Abi Hashim
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He added that Ha`shim unknown.

469. Ha`shim al-Raha`'i
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He said that Ha`shim was unknown.

470. Yahya bin Abi al-'Ala`' al-Razza`i
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Imam al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He has a book, as it has been mentioned in al-Fihrast.

471. Yahya`` bin Abi Qa`sim al-Hadhdha`'
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

472. Yhaya` bin al-Sa`biq
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He was unknown.

473. Yazid Abu` Kha`lid al-Kana`si
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

474. Yazid bin 'Abd al-Malik al-Ju'fi
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. Apparently, he was an unknown Ima`mi Shi'ite.

475. Yazid bin 'Abd al-Malik al-Nawfali
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him, who said: "Visit each other. For your visit enlivens your hearts and spreads our traditions. Our traditions make you love each other. If you follow them, you will be safe. If you leave them, you will go astray. Put them into effect, and I guarantee your safety.

476. Yazid bin Mohammed al-Nisha`bu`ri
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.He was unknown.

477. Yazid
He was the retainer of al-Hakam b. Abi al-Salt. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.

478. Ya'qu`b al-Azdi
He sold foodstuffs. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He was unknown.

479. Ya'qu`b bin Shu'ayb
b. Maytham b.Yahya`` al-Tamma`r. He was the chief of the Banu Asad. Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.Al-Naja`shi said: "He was trustworthy. He reported on the authority of Ima`m Abu` 'Abd Allah (al-Sa`diq), peace be on him." Ibn Sa'id and b. Nu`h mentioned him. He has a book. A number of our companions reported the book.

480. Younis bin Abi Ya'fu`r
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.Apparently, he was unknown Ima`m Shi'ite.

481. Younis bin Khabba`b
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. He added that Younis was unknown.

482. Younis bin al-Mughira
Shaykh al-Tu`si numbered him as one of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him.Apparently, he was unknown Ima`m Shi'ite.
With this, we will end our talk about the companions of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, and the narrators of his traditions. We do not say that we have mentioned them all. However, we have mentioned some of them.
Besides, we have not mentioned their biographies in detail. Rather, we have mentioned an index for their names. Moreover, we have mentioned brief outlines about some of their affairs. For our references have not mentioned other details.
However, among this large group of the companions of Ima`m al-Ba`qir and the narrators of his traditions is a group of the greatest scholars and jurists. Among them are Mohammed b. Moslem, Zara`ra b. A'yun, Abu` Basir, and the like. They played a central role in founding the jurisprudence of the members of the House (ahl al-Bayt), peace be on them. They recorded their traditions to which jurists resort to conclude religious opinions. Thus, they preserved the most important intellectual scientific Islamic wealth.
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