The role of Hussein Ibn Saeed in the transmission of Imami heritage

The existence of numerous hadiths in Shiite hadith books is the result of the efforts of narrators such as Hussein ibn Saeed Ahwazi, who with their special innovations have been able to play a special role in this regard. This article is in response to the question that what role did Hussein ibn Saeed play in preserving, publishing and transmitting the Imamiyya heritage? He, who is one of the companions of the late Imams, was able to transfer a significant part of the Imami heritage from the second century to the third century AH. In this article, with the library method, indexes and rijali books, it is clear that Hussein bin Saeed has been effective in transmitting inheritance in four different ways. Innovative method in the style of writing a collection of hadiths and active presence in the transmission of 11 hadith books of the great Imams is such that his authorial performance has been known as an indicator and criterion for measuring the credibility among the works of the authors. He has also selected a group of trusted elders, such as the members of the consensus, as teachers in selecting and disciple-making. A correct understanding of his role in transmitting inheritance helps the jurists to be able to use the narrations that he narrated with great difficulty and in a reliable way in inferring religious issues.