Traditions on Faith In his traditions, Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, analyzed the essence and ranks of faith. In them he talked about the qualities of the pious and Allah's favors for them. The following are some of the traditions ...

Traditions on Faith In his traditions, Ima`m Abu`...

4. It resorts to the Judgment of Reason The Ima`mi jurists, unlike the jurists of the other Islamic doctrines, have regarded reason as one of the four fundamentals (necessary for) concluding religious precepts. They have glorified it to the extent t...

4. It resorts to the Judgment of Reason The Ima`m...

To obey the Ima`m is obligatory To obey the Ima`m is a religious obligation. Allah, the Most High, has mentioned that in the Koran: "Obey Allah and obey the apostle and those in authority among you.2Many traditions have mentioned that. Zara`ra repor...

To obey the Ima`m is obligatory To obey the Ima`m...

The Koran far above Falsehood The Holy Koran is the great miracle of Islam."(This is) a Book, whose verses are made decisive, then are they made plain, from One Wise, All-aware.(This Book), there is no doubt in it, is a guide to those who guard (ag...

The Koran far above Falsehood The Holy Koran is t...

Der'ar, Murah, Harb, Zalim The worst names are: Dera`r, Murah, Harb, and Zalim.1 The Prophet, may Allah bless him and his family, ordered the Moslems to call their children with blessed names and prevented them from calling them with evil names. 4...

Der'ar, Murah, Harb, Zalim The worst names are: D...

CHAPTER VI HIS TALENTS AND HIS GENIUS The talents and genius of Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, resulted in great abilities of knowledge that included all sciences, such as the tradition, philosophy, theology, jurisprudence, high ma...

CHAPTER VI HIS TALENTS AND HIS GENIUS The talent...

His Alms to the Poor of Medina The Ima`m, peace be on him, did a lot of charity and favor for the poor of Medina (Yathrib). His alms for them were counted. They amounted eight thousands dinars. 4He gave them a dinar as alms every Friday. He said: "T...

His Alms to the Poor of Medina The Ima`m, peace b...

CHAPTER V THE QUALITIES OF HIS CHARACTER Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, had all the noble qualities that made him appropriate for undertaking the spiritual and the temporal leadership of this community. Each of his qualities raised...

CHAPTER V THE QUALITIES OF HIS CHARACTER Ima`m A...

16. Mohammed al-Jazri Mohammed b. Mohammed al-Jazri said: "Abu` Ja'far, Mohammed b. 'Ali b. al-Husayn b. 'Ali b. Abi Ta`lib, was called al-Ba`qir, for he split open knowledge. Thus, he knew its apparent and hidden (origins). He was the best of the H...

16. Mohammed al-Jazri Mohammed b. Mohammed al-Jaz...

CHAPTER IV ADMIRATION AND GLORIFICATION The learned, the scholars, the researchers, and the authors glorified Ima`m al-Ba`qir, peace be on him. They acknowledged his outstanding merits and his priority in knowledge to those other than him. They u...

CHAPTER IV ADMIRATION AND GLORIFICATION The le...

Torturing Zayd's Supporters When the Umayyad authority had suppressed Zayd's uprising, it went too far in spreading panic and fear in Ku`fa. It punished the innocent person because of the guilty one and the comer because of the fugitive. It resorted...

Torturing Zayd's Supporters When the Umayyad auth...

With Hisha`m b. 'Abd al-Malik Hisha`m bore malice against the Prophet's family and harbored hatred against them. He ordered his security agents to keep an eye on the 'Alids and to know their political activities. His security agents informed him of ...

With Hisha`m b. 'Abd al-Malik Hisha`m bore malice...

CHAPTER 111 HIS BROTHERS AND HIS CHILDREN As for the research bout the Sharifs from the brothers and children of Ima`m al-Ba`qir and about their relationship with him, it is necessary according to modern studies. That is because it denotes a side...

CHAPTER 111 HIS BROTHERS AND HIS CHILDREN As f...

His Supplications for his Children As for all his supplications, they represent an origin bright side of the sides of Islamic education. They are the best ways to educate souls and to improve morals. The great Ima`m knew that black clouds of social...

His Supplications for his Children As for all his...

His Proclaiming Knowledge After the tragedy of Karbala, Ima`m Zayn al-'Abidin, peace be on him, devoted himself to proclaiming knowledge among the people. He did not confine himself to the science of tradition and jurisprudence. Rather, he took car...

His Proclaiming Knowledge After the tragedy of Ka...

CHAPTERII UNDER THE AUSPICES OF AL-HUSAYN AND 'ALI Ima`m Abu` Ja'far (al-Ba`qir), peace be on him, grew up in the House of the message, the place of descent of the revelation, and the source of radiation in the world of Islam. His grandfather, Ima...

CHAPTERII UNDER THE AUSPICES OF AL-HUSAYN AND 'A...

CHAPTER I THE GREAT BABY The members of the House (ahl al-Bayt), peace be on them, received the baby with much rejoicing and pleasure. They were very happy with him, for he was in whom the elements of the two grandsons (of the Prophet), al-Hasan an...

CHAPTER I THE GREAT BABY The members of the Hous...

The Life of Imam Mohammed al-Baqir by Baqir Sharif al-Qarashi Translated by Jasim al-Rasheed PUBLISHER'S PREFACE In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Man performs material deeds. We can evaluate such deeds. Man sometimes per...

The Life of Imam Mohammed al-Baqir by Baqir Sha...

FATIMA THE GRACIOUS Compiledby Abu-Muhammad Ordoni (Jordanian) TITLE PAGE Preface 9 1. Introduction 12 2. The Law of Inheritance 26 3. The Prophet's Marriage 29 4. lady Khadija on the Way to a Blessed Life 31 5. A Glance ...

FATIMA THE GRACIOUS Compiledby Abu-Muhammad Ord...

CHAPTER 57 INTERCEDENCE IN THE QURAN The narrations just mentioned, prove beyond doubt that intercedence is a given fact and a right granted to some chosen worshippers of Allah. Yet, some heedless Muslims argue that intercedence is a sort of poly...

CHAPTER 57 INTERCEDENCE IN THE QURAN The narrat...

CHAPTER 54 LADY FATIMA ZAHRA'S WILL TO IMAM ALI (A.S) Imam Ali (AS) was surprised to find that his dear wife had left her bed and had started doing the housework; he asked her about it and she replied: "This is the last day of my life. I want to ...

CHAPTER 54 LADY FATIMA ZAHRA'S WILL TO IMAM ALI ...