Imam Al-Javad

One of the heated debates amongst people discussing the concept of Imamat, was: “can a person not having reached the age of puberty be chosen as an Imam?” This topic became more popular during the year 203 A.H, when Imam Jawad (A.S.) was chosen and appointed the Imam by Allah (SWT). In discussing the Imamat of Imam Jawad (A.S.), historical sources illustrate that Imam Reza (A.S.) chose his son, Imam Jawad (A.S.), by the order of Allah (SWT) to be his successor. Despite the fact that Imam Reza

Compiled by: Ahmad Ahmadi Birjandi Imam al-Jawad (as), the ninth Imam of the Shi‘ites, was born in Medina in 195/811. His name is Muhammad, also known as Jawad and Taqi. His other nicknames are Radhi and Muttaqi, but Taqi is the most popular of all. His noble mother was called Sabika or Khayzaran, both of which have been recorded in his biographies. When his father died, Imam Muhammad al-Taqi (as) was about eight years old. After the heartrending martyrdom of Imam ‘Ali al-Ridha (a.s.) which

By: Jassim M. Hussain Despite the well-developed status of the Imamite organization during the last period of al-Riďa's Imamate, he died, leaving a successor only seven years old, thus causing further splits amongst his followers. Al-Mas'udi mentions that because of the age of Muhammad al-Jawad, the ninth Imam, al-Riďa's followers were confused as to whether or not he possessed the requisite qualifications for the Imamate. Therefore eighty leading personalities from various provinces, among

Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.), the ninth Imam and son of Imam Reza (A.S.), was appointed to Imamate at age of seven. As Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.), also referred to as Imam Jawad and Abu Ja'far, was the first Imam to be appointed to Imamate at such a young age, many may question its possibility and reliability. This selection will seek to answer the following questions: Is it really possible a young boy could have reached perfection and thus become successor of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)? Have

By Maulana Ali Naqi Naqvi Name and Lineage His name was Muhammad, kunniyat Abu Jafar and his well-known appellatives were Taqi and Jawad. Hence, he is generally known as Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.). Since prior to him Abu Jafar had also been the kunniyat of Imam Muhammad Baqir (A.S.), he is called Abu Jafar the second, and Jawad which was his second appellative. His esteemed father is Hazrat Imam Reza (A.S.) and the name of his revered mother is Janab Sabika or Sakina. Birth He was born in

The Ninth Immaculate Holy Imam Name: Muhammad bin Ali. Titles: At-Taqi, Al-Jawad. Kuniyya: Abu Ja'fer. Father:Imam Ali Reza(A.S.) Mother: Sabika (also known as Khaizarun). Birth: 10th Rajab 195 A.H. Madina. Martyrdom: 29th Dhulqa'da 220 A.H. Baghdad. Buried in Kadhmain. Imam al-Jawad (A.S.) was born on 10th day of the month of Rajab, in the year 195 A.H. in Madina - the city of his grandfather, the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.), under the care of his father, Imam Ali bin Musa

Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Jawad (as) was only six years when his father was martyred and He (as) assumed the role of Imamate (Divine Leadership). Many Shia’hs were confused. Some thought that a six-year-old child could not become an Imam and the Imamate should be entrusted to an older man. ‘Ali ibn Asbaat has narrated that: [Once Abu Ja’ffar (reference to Imam al-Jawad) came to me, so I stared at him so as to be able to describe him to my people back at home when he (as) said, “O ‘Ali ibn

Imam Muhammad Al-Taqi (as) Name: Muhammad bin ‘Ali. Titles: At-Taqi, Al-Jawad. Kuniyya: Abu Ja'far. Father: Imam ‘Ali Ridha (as) Mother: Sabika (also known as Khaizarun). Birth: 10th Rajab 195 a.h. Madina. Death: 29th Dhulqa'da 220 a.h. Baghdad. Buried in Kadhmain. His Parents & Birth He was the only son of Imam ‘Ali Ridha (as) The Prophet (S) had said: “My father be sacrificed on the mother of the 9th Imam who will be a pure and pious Nubian.” Imam Musa Kadhim (as)

The following narrations are related to Imam Abu Ja’far Mohammed bin Ali Al-Jawad (peace be upon him). Imam Al-Jawad’s Answer about a Muhrim That Kills a game When the Abbasid caliph Al-Ma’mun decided to give his daughter, Ummul-Fadhl, in marriage to Abu Ja’far Mohammed bin Ali (peace be upon him), his household objected and said, “O Amirul Muminin, we beseech to you not to deprive us of the matter that we prevailed and the honor that we dressed ourselves with. You know the old and new enmity

Son of the prophet Mohammad Imam Muhammad Taqi (PBUH) the 9th infallible successor to the Prophet Muhammad was born in Medina. His Mother, '' Sabika '' (Reyhane) was one of the most pious of women. Imam Muhammad al-jawad was brought up by his Holy father Imam Reza for four years. Under the force of circumstances Imam Reza had to migrate formMedina to khurasan (Iran), leaving his young son behind him. The Imam was fully aware of the treacherous character of the ruling king and was sure