Al-Rijal (by Ibn Ghadairi)

The organizational framework of Al-Rijal is one of its most commendable attributes. The text is divided into several sections that not only classify narrators but also contextualize their contributions. The compilation is primarily based on the following categories:

• Trustworthy Narrators: A detailed examination of narrators deemed reliable, including their lineage, scholarly contributions, and associations with prominent Shia figures.
• Weak narrators: A critical assessment of those whose narrations are suspect, including reasons for their categorization and any potential biases that may impact their reliability.
• Controversial Figures: An exploration of narrators whose trustworthiness may be debated among scholars, thus generating more nuanced discussions.

This categorization allows for a comprehensive understanding of the intricate web of narrators, facilitating a clearer path to determining the authenticity of hadiths within the Shia corpus.

3. Methodology Employed by Ibn Ghadairi