One of the best ways to understand the richness of a school of thought is to examine the students it produces. If a school is capable of delivering prominent intellectual figures to society, this reflects the value and capability of
If we refer to the study circle of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) as a university, we would not be exaggerating or stating anything far from the truth. This university left a vast scientific legacy and trained many
“And those (people of understanding) who maintain the ties that Allah has commanded to be maintained, and fear their Lord, and dread the severity of the reckoning [1].” When an individual hears logical and eloquent speech from someone, they naturally
“Indeed, he wrote this letter for his companions and instructed them to read it to one another, reflect upon it, renew their commitment, and act upon its content [1].” The late Kulayni, in his esteemed book Al-Kafi, narrates the recommendations
The number of dependents under the care of Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him) and his living expenses had increased. The Imam decided to engage in trade to earn an income to cover household expenses. He gathered a capital of
Zakaria the son of Ibrahim is a young convert who lives at the time of Imam Sadiq (PBUH). After he performed the Hajj rituals, he visited Imam Sadiq (PBUH) and said, I was a Christian, and I have converted to Islam. Imam asked, What
During the Imamate of Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him), the city of Medina had changed significantly. The massacre of the people of this city by the soldiers of Muslim bin Uqbah had created a sense of despair among the
Ninety-four years had passed from the life of ’Uthman al-Basri, but upon the arrival of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) in Medina and witnessing the greatness of the Imam in every aspect, he desired only to learn knowledge
Yunus ibn Ya’qub, one of the companions of Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him), narrates: I was with Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him) when a man from Syria came to him and said, “I know the science of theology,
“Mu’alla,” one of the servants of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him), narrates: On one of the rainy nights, Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) left his house. I quietly followed him from behind. Suddenly, something fell from the
Abu Basir narrates: After the martyrdom of Imam Sadiq (PBUH) I went to his house to pay my condolences to his wife Hamidah. Upon seeing me, she began to weep and I wept as well. Then she said Abu Basir! If you
“In the time of the Sixth Imam, the conditions for spreading Islamic knowledge were more favorable and the circumstances were better. On the one hand, due to the dissemination of the Hadiths of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (peace be upon him)
If a friend supports us in every circumstance and stays by our side in both joy and hardship, what feelings would we develop toward them? If a companion supports us materially and spiritually in all aspects of life, what kind
Visiting the sick person which is emphasized in the teachings of the Ahlulbait (PBUT) helps to bring calm for the sick and lessen his suffering, and this is achieved through showing affection, presenting with gifts and etc. A follower of
Abdullah Najashi, a notable historical figure, was appointed as the governor of Ahvaz by Mansur Abbasi. He sought guidance and a charter of conduct from Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) to bring him closer to Allah and the
Mufaddal, a companion of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him), says: One day, I was sitting in the Prophet’s Mosque (Masjid al-Nabi) during sunset, reflecting on the greatness of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family)
The history of the lives of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) shows that they focused their efforts on the intellectual refinement and moral education of Muslims, in order to raise true and genuine Shi’ah followers as commanded by
The price of wheat and bread in Medina was increasing day by day. Anxiety and fear gripped the people. Those who had not yet secured their annual provisions were striving to do so, and those who had, were vigilant in
If a horse rider presses his steed too hard, attempting to reach his destination faster by combining two stages into one, the horse will collapse on the way, failing to move forward. As a result, the rider ends up with
Perhaps no one imagined that such a friendship would be broken, and that the two, who were always together, would one day part ways. People knew one of them by his friend’s name more than by his own. Often, when
