Ism Azam-e Azam (the Greatest Name) is of the highest rank in respect to other names.
Key Word: Names of God, the Divine Names, Ism Azam (the Great Name), Ism Azam-e Azam (the Greatest Name), Hadith, Narration.

An Analysis of the Goals of the Prophet’s Mission

Mahdi Mehrizi

Malihe Taqavi Moqadam

The Holy Prophet’s mission is the basis and core of Islam. Muslims throughout history have made efforts to explain the mission objectives, different ideas and approaches that reflect the diversity of opinions and perceptions of dynamic targets. Although the famous Hadith of Prophet in many articles and resources are introduced and studied, but the scope of hadiths concerning the mission objectives amount to sixty one hadiths, deleting similar concepts, they are reduced to twenty two hadiths. The present paper is concerned with these hadiths. While giving an account of traditions and Shia and Sunni reliable sources, the authors of the present study examine the topical index of hadiths.
They also gave a description and analysis of high- frequency components such as: the veneration of family, avoidance of violence, mercy, love, rationality, and monotheism in order for readers to understand and get acquainted with teachings of the Infallible Imams peace be upon them.
Key Word: Narrative, Mission, Purpose, Content Analysis of Narratives.

A Survey of Hadiths concerning Alf Bab

Mohammad Taqi Shakir

The issue of the Shia Imams’ sources of knowledge and awareness can be, from one point of view, addressed by examining the related verses and traditions. Alf Bab is a clear title for explaining the fountain of knowledge of Imam based on two pillars: Khatamiyyat (the Seal of Prophecy) and Khilafat (Succession). Studying many traditions of the area indicates a wide and covered transmission of knowledge whose recipient benefit from a pure and divine source of wisdom and knowledge. After taking a glance at the sources of the hadiths of Alf Bab, (collecting traditions, forming family of hadith, and investigating its documents and indications) the author of the present paper deals with the content of this knowledge and finally views Sunni perception of the issue through their books.
Key Word: Alf Bab, Education and Hadith Narration, the Prophet (PBUH), Imam Ali (A.S).