Wasa'il al-Shia, Vol. 9: Zakat, Zakat al-Fitrah, Sadaqah, Khums, and Anfal (1,310 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 9 marks a critical transition into Islamic economic law, encompassing eleven comprehensive sections on financial obligations and charity. The text systematically outlines the jurisprudential framework of Zakat, detailing the specific assets subject to taxation - such as livestock, gold, silver, and crops - and the precise conditions for its obligation and distribution to eligible recipients. It then covers the distinct rulings of Zakat al-Fitrah, required at the conclusion of the fasting month, followed by an extensive exposition on voluntary Sadaqah and its spiritual etiquettes. The volume concludes by establishing the stringent parameters of Khums on items such as minerals, treasures, and trade profits, detailing its strict division. Finally, it defines the Anfal, which encompasses the spoils and properties belonging exclusively to the leadership. By preserving these classical legal terms, this volume provides an indispensable resource for understanding the foundational economic structure of early jurisprudence.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.