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Imam al-Jawad

The Discourses of Imam al-Jawad (A.S.)

The Discourses of Imam al-Jawad (A.S.)

The following narrations are related to Imam Abu Ja’far Mohammed bin Ali Al-Jawad (peace be upon him).

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The Greatness of Imam Taqi al-Jawad (A.S.)

The Greatness of Imam Taqi al-Jawad (A.S.) After the death of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (A.S.), Mamun, the Abbasid caliph was under constant criticism by his subjects who blamed him for Imam (A.S.)'s death. In order to keep the situation calm and regain the confidence of his people, Mamun invited Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Taqi (A.S.)to Baghdad.

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Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad (A.S.)

Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad (A.S.) 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 al-Reza (A.S.) who was qualified with the leadership (Imamate) and its qualifications, ...

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Martyrdom of Imam Jawad (A.S)

Martyrdom of Imam Jawad (A.S) Mankind inherently cannot live without support. The way human is created is that everyone seeks a support to depend on. People are divided into four categories based on what they depend on in life. The first category and the lowest level of mankind are the people who depend on their wealth and properties and seek support from their wealth.

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Imam Jawad’s (A.S.) Gifted Powers and Generosities

Imam Jawad’s (A.S.) Gifted Powers and Generosities Imam Jawad’s (A.S.)seventeen years of Imamate coincided with the reigns of Ma’mun and Mu’tasim Abbasi, two of Abbasid Caliphs: 15 years in the reign of Ma’mun(1) and two years in the reign of Mu’tasim. During this period the Imam experienced great hardship in preaching Shiism. Ma’mun’s reign was especially hard on the Imam for as Ibn Nadim has said: “Ma’mun was the most knowledgeable of the caliphs in jurisprudence and theology.” Imam Jawad’s (A.S.)first fifteen years were similar to that of his father in that he was forced to deal with the most knowledgeable and deceitful Abbasid Caliph.

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Intellectual Accomplishments of Imam Muhammad Taqi (a.s.)

Intellectual Accomplishments of Imam Muhammad Taqi (a.s.) One day Imam Muhammad Taqi (a.s), then aged nine, was standing with some boys in a lane of Baghdad. Seeing the entourage of Mamun all the others ran away, but as was his habit, Imam (a.s) continued to stand at his place. 

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The Role Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.)

The Role Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) is also known as Abu Ja’ffar meaning ‘the father of Ja’ffar’, and among his titles, the most popular ones are: Al-Jawad meaning ‘the most generous’ and Al-Taqi meaning ‘the pious one’.

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The Sublime Knowledge of Imam Taqi al-Jawad (A.S.)

The Sublime Knowledge of Imam Taqi al-Jawad (A.S.) Imam Muhammad ibn ‘Ali al-Jawaad (as) was only six years when his father Imam Reza (A.S.) was martyred and He (as) assumed the role of Imamat (Divine Leadership). Many Shia’hs were confused. Some thought that a six-year-old child could not become an Imam and the Imamat should be entrusted to an older man. ‘Ali ibn Asbaat has narrated that:

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The Divine Leadership of Imam al-Javad (A.S)

The Divine Leadership of Imam al-Javad (A.S) The period of transferring the leadership to Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Javad (A.S.) faced a dangerous problem which caused debates and arguments concerning the personality of Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Javad (A.S.) because of his youth.

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Hirz of Imam al-Jawad (AS)

 Hirz of Imam al-Jawad (AS) Imam lived for a year in Baghdad with Ummul Fadhl. She was very disobedient to Imam. When she found out that Imam had another wife (from the progeny of Ammar-e-Yasir) and that there was also children she was jealous and angry realizing that her father's plan had failed.

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Ziarat of Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad(A.S)

Ziarat of Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad(A.S) Peace be upon you; O Aba-Ja`far Muhammad, son of `Ali; the pious, the devout, the guide, and the loyal (to Almighty Allah) Peace be upon you; O the Pleased, the Pure Peace be upon you; O the Intimate Servant of Allah

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Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad: His Birth and Upbringings

Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad: His Birth and Upbringings Before indulging in research on the aspects of Imam al-Jawad's personality and talking about his life and other related concerns, I would like to refer to his noble lineage and that which is associated with it, concerning his birth, his qualities and other things which might be considered as clues to talk about his personality.

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Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad: Under the Wing of His Father

Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad: Under the Wing of His Father Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (a.s) lived under the wing of his father for a short period that was not more than seven years. However, at this young age, he displayed intelligence and talents that astonished the minds. Like his father, virtues and high morals had been impressed inside him, and his eternal values were as torches of guidance and awakening in the Islamic society. Here we shall discuss some concerns of Imam ar-Redha (a.s) and his love for Imam al-Jawad (a.s) and other things that have a relation to the subject of this book

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Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad: His Knowledge and Sciences

Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad: His Knowledge and Sciences The abundance of Imam al-Jawad’s knowledge and sciences was astonishing and he was indeed the great miracle of Islam. He was skillful in different sciences and arts since he was too young. Scholars, jurisprudents, philosophers and theologians asked him about the deepest and most precise questions and he answered them all. They were astonished and confused for that and some of them believed in his imamate. It is naturally that there is no justification for this astonishing phenomenon save to believe in the imamate, which is the belief of the Shia that Allah has granted the imams of Ahlul Bayt (a.s) knowledge, wisdom and sound judgment as He has granted His Arch-Prophets and Messengers

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Virtues of Hazrat Imam Taqi Al-Jawad (AS)

Virtues of Hazrat Imam Taqi Al-Jawad (AS) In respect of his manners and qualities, Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) – the ninth infallible successor f Prophet Muhammad (SAW) - occupied that lofty position of humaneness that is the distinguished characteristic of the Prophet (SAW) and his progeny. The predominant feature of his life style was to meet everybody with humility, to help the needy, to maintain human equality and observe simplicity.  

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Childhood and Wisdom of Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.)

Childhood and Wisdom of Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) 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.

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The Ninth Holy Imam of Shias

The Ninth Holy Imam of Shias Imam lived for a year in Baghdad with Ummul Fadhl. She was very disobedient to Imam. When she found out that Imam had another wife (from the progeny of Ammar-e-Yasir) and that there were also children, she was jealous and angry realizing that her father's plan had failed. She complained to her father who also realized that his plan, to keep the 12th Imam in his progeny, had failed.

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The Political Course in the Holy Imam Javad (AS)’s Life

The Political Course in the Holy Imam Javad (AS)’s Life The Holy Imams of Ahlul-Bayt (A.S.), their followers, and those who supported them during the history of Islam, represented political oppositions against the Umayyad and Abbasid rulers, who usurped the caliphate and imposed their tyrannical rule on the Muslims and who stayed away from the political course, decreed by the Holy Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) for his Ummah.

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The Exemplary Life of Imam al-Jawad (A.S.)

The Exemplary Life of Imam al-Jawad (A.S.) “Or do they envy the people for what Allah has given them out of His grace? We have certainly given the progeny of Ibrahim the Book and wisdom, and we have given them a great kingdom”. (4:54)

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Imam Al-Javad (A.S.) Contact with the World of Unseen

Imam Al-Javad (A.S.) Contact with the World of Unseen Following the martyrdom of Imam Reza (A.S.) eighty men of wisdom traveled to perform Hajj. On the way (to Mecca) they arrived Madina and went to Imam's (A.S.) house to pay him a visit. Imam (A.S.) who was a young age (child) move into the aggregation and all of them stood up to honor and respect him.

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