: For those new to the science of rijal , the Internet Archive hosts guides by Syed Ali Mohammad Naqvi explaining the intricacies of these biographical works. Rijal Al Kashi - Book - Jafri Library
The original work, authored by (d. 350 AH), is one of the four primary pillars of Shi'ite rijal . It focuses on the character and reliability of those who transmitted hadiths from the Imams. The extant version most scholars use today was abridged by Shaykh al-Tusi to remove unreliable or repetitive content, resulting in the title Ikhtiyar Ma'rifat al-Rijal . Content of Report 176 rijal+al+kashi+report+176+free
: Discussions on specific reports and their authenticity can be found on community platforms like ShiaChat . : For those new to the science of