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
Hadith of the Ark covered with dark clouds that the only, unique way of salvation is boarding this Ark (safinah). Al-Samhudi states: The salvation is the aspect of resemblance of "Ahl al-Bayt" to Noah's ark by the Prophet. As a result, hadith implies that to be grateful to "Ahl al-Bayt" by their gratitude, appreciation and sanctity. Everyone behave in this way, he is survived from the darkness of enmity and he is grateful; otherwise he is drowned in the sea of disbelief and the punishment of hell is urgent for him. Hadith of the Ark The Hadith of the Ark () is a tradition