Writings, compilation and research of the Allamah
Allamah Amini left many important writings on Islamic subjects, which are incomparable in the field. Some of them being:
1. Shohadul Fazeela: Published from Najaf Ashraf in 1355 A.H
This is a book of history and it comprises of the biographies of martyrs from scholars of Islam from 4th century Hijri till the present age. Allamah Amini has included in it more than one hundred and thirty Shia scholar, who were martyred in defense of Islam and Shiaism.
This includes eight martyrs in the 4th century, five in the 5th century, fifteen in the 6th century, four in the 7th century, twelve in the 8th century, one in the ninth century, eighteen in the 10th century, seven in the eleventh century, twentytwo in the 12th century, nineteen in the 13th century and thirteen in the 14th century.
The most prominent scholars mentioned along with their biographies are as follows: Allamah Adeeb Abul Hasan Tahami, famous as Ali bin Muhammad Hasan Amili Shami, Imam Abul Mahasin Ruhyani Tabari, Abu Ali Fattal Nishapuri, Ibne Rawandi Tughrai, Allamah Tabarsi, whose martyrdom is not so well known, because he was poisoned. Shahid Awwal Muhammad bin Makki Amili Nabti Jazaini; he was the first of those, who became famous among the Imamiyah with this title. Ali bin Abul Fazal Halabi, Sayyidul Hukma Abul Maali and Sayyid Fazil Amir Ghayasuddin, Allamah Muhaqqiq Karki, Shahid Thani, Zainuddin bin Ali Amili, Third martyr, Shahabuddin bin Mahmud bin Saeed Tastari Khorasani, Shaykh Jalil Mulla Ahmad, Allamah Qazi Shustari Marashi, Allamah Sayyid Muhammad Momin, Allamah Mudarris Abul Fateh, Faqih Shaykh Muhammad, Allamah Shaykh Muhammad Husain Asim, Allamah Shaykh Fazlullah Ibne Mulla Abbas Noori and tens of other persons, who irrigated the tree of Islam and gave their blood for the religion and people of religion.
2. Seeratina wa Sunnatina: He wrote this book in Najaf Ashraf in 1384 A.H. and it was published in Tehran.
It is a collection of the lectures of Allamah Amini, which he delivered in Syria in 1384 A.H. and the book comprises of complete replies to questions posed to him regarding extremism in love for Ahle Bayt (a.s.) and Azadari of Imam Husain (a.s.).
Allamah Amini has replied to allegations that Shia regard Turbah as Sajdagah and he explained that Shia regard prostrating on Turbah as lawful and not obligatory, as they regard prostrating on all parts of lands lawful. They only prefer prostrating on the Turbah, since the son of the daughter of the Prophet was martyred on it and it is a mark of respect for him.
In other words, Allamah Amini implies that this is due to devotion for Imam Husain (a.s.), as he belongs to us and this is Azadari for him, and this Kerbala belongs to him and this is the Turbah, which is the place of our prostration, and the Almighty Allah is our Lord and our Sunnah is same as the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.).
3. Kamiluz Ziyaraat: This book is authored by Shaykhut Taifah Abul Qasim Ja’far bin Muhammad bin Quluwayh (d. 386), the chains of its narrators are valid and they are narrated extensively (Mutawatir) and trustworthy scholars have narrated them through numerous chains from the Holy Imams (a.s.) and its narrators reach almost 600 reliable narrators.
Allamah Amini researched this book and compared and corrected it with reliable sources like Wasailush Shia and its Mustadrak; Biharul Anwar and other reliable books of narrators of traditions.
4. Tafseer Faatehatul Kitab: It was published in Tehran in 1359 A.H.
This is one of the first writings of Allamah Amini and his first step in the world of compilation and research, and perhaps it is the clearest matter that could be derived for the exegesis of the verses of this chapter. Problems related to monotheism, destiny and free will and all important topics are explained through the sayings of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and Ahle Bayt (a.s.). Inter alia, in this exegesis, Allamah Amini has hinted at various subjects, like divine qualities, qualities of actions, brief and detailed knowledge, eternal accidental and exigency, providential (Takweeni) and legislative (Tashreei) and other complex problems of scholasticism were satisfactorily solved for the inquirers.
5. Adabuz Zaair Liman Yaqmul Haair: Published in 1362 A.H. in Najaf Ashraf.
This a brief treatise comprising of the qualities with which the pilgrim of Imam Husain (a.s.) should be imbued and it explains the etiquette of supplication at the tomb of Imam Husain (a.s.) and in the same way, it explains Dua Al-Qama – which consists of very important points regarding mediation of the Almighty Allah and seeking refuge through Him and reliance upon Him.
6. Taaleeq fee Usoolil Fiqha Alaa Kitabur Rasail, by Shaykh Ansari: This is a manuscript
7. Al-Maqasidul Aliyya fil Matalibul Sunniya: This is also a manuscript and it comprises of exegesis of verses of the Holy Quran.
8. Riyazul Uns: In two volumes; it is also in manuscript form.
9. Rijaal Azerbaijan: It is in manuscript form.
10. Samaraatul Asfaar: It is in manuscript form.
11. Al Itratut Taahera fil Kitabal Azeez.
12. Al-Ghadeer, which is the fruit of fifty years of the life of Allamah Amini.