Hadith of Golden Chain Hadith of Golden Chain Hadith al-Silsilah al-Dhahab () (Hadith of the Golden Chain) is a hadith narrated from Ali al-Ridha, the eighth Imam of the Shia. The "chain" is a reference to the continuity of spiritual authority which is passed down from Muhammad to Ali ibn Abi Talib, through each of the Imams, to Imam Ridha. As transmitters of Hadith, the Imams link subsequent generations to the teachings of Mohammad. This transmission makes the Hadith of the Golden Chain valued as among the most truthful and accurate of all Hadiths for the Shi'ite. The hadith is important to shia because
Grant's golden mole food. It is mainly a nocturnal animal, resting by day in small caves beneath sheltering plants. It is a solitary animal, with stomping grounds averaging 4.6 ha. Besides termites and other invertebrates, its diet consists of reptiles such as skinks. Grant's golden mole is listed as near threatened (NT) by the IUCN. It is a highly specialized species that is very sensitive to the destruction of its habitat. Grant's golden mole Grant's golden mole ("Eremitalpa granti"; colloquially also: "dune shark") is a golden mole species. It is the only member of its genus. Like all other golden moles the build