The Abbasid caliphate during the time of Imam al-Jawad (peace be upon him) adopted a policy of imposing severe restrictions on the Shia’s ability to connect with the Imam. However, despite these constraints, the Shia, who were spread across the
Have you ever wondered what would happen if all human beings were alike and had no differences? Abdul Azim Hasani[1], a loyal companion of Imam Jawad (peace be upon him), came to him and asked that the Imam narrate a
As we know, the goal set for humans in divine teachings is worship and servitude to God, as stated in the Quran: “I have only created jinn and mankind so that they may worship Me” [1]. However, the reality is
Sometimes, in the twists and turns of life, all doors seem to close on a person. No matter how much we think to ourselves and try different solutions, it feels as if no lock can be opened. In such situations,
After the martyrdom of Imam Reza (peace be upon him) in Khorasan at the hands of the Abbasid Caliph Mamun, the period of Imam Javad’s (peace be upon him) Imamate began. A wave of public discontent spread across the Islamic
After the martyrdom of Imam Reza (PBUH), Ma’mun tried very hard to prevent the society from discovering that he had poisoned the Imam. He pretended to mourn the death of the Imam. The Shiite community however, had realized that it was
We are all in search of progress and moving forward in life. In fact, progress, advancement, and reaching a higher and better position can be considered the driving force behind human activities. At the same time, we humans always use
Musa bin Qasim says: I said to Imam Jawad (peace be upon him): “I wanted to perform Tawaf (circumambulation) of the House of God (the Ka’bah) on your behalf and your father’s behalf, but I was told that performing Tawaf
Remembering death and the afterlife, including the world of Barzakh and the Day of Judgment[1], is one of the best forms of admonition and one of the most effective reminders for every human being. The words of the Prophet Muhammad
Mamun made every effort to tarnish the dignity and status of Imam Jawad (peace be upon him) in the eyes and hearts of the people, using all possible tricks to drag him into corruption, but he was unsuccessful. One of
We, human beings, by our very nature, cannot live without a support system. The creation of humans is such that everyone seeks something to rely on. In general, humans can be divided into four categories based on what they depend
While we face questions on different matters, if we search for answers diligently with taking into account certain principles and rules, we would definitely reach a fair conclusion. During the time, the question of Imamate has been always one of
Imam Muhammad al-Taqi (peace be upon him), the ninth infallible Imam and son of Imam Ali al-Reza (peace be upon him), assumed the position of Imamate at the age of seven. Since Imam al-Jawad (peace be upon him) was the
After the martyrdom of Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (peace be upon him) and the departure of Mamun from Khorasan to Baghdad, he wrote a letter to Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (peace be upon him) and, with great honor and respect for
Among our Imams, there are three great figures who attained the position of Imamate at a young age: the first is Imam Jawad (peace be upon him), who became Imam at the age of 8 or 9, after the martyrdom
Qasim ibn Abdulrahman says: I was a Zaydi Muslim. When I went to Baghdad, I was there one day when I noticed people were in movement and agitation; they were running, some going up on high places, and some standing.
In many of the narrated hadiths, it is mentioned that Imam Jawad (peace be upon him) was aware of what was in the hearts of people and the events that would happen to them in the future, and he would
Each Imam from the Shia Imams, based on the circumstances of their time and the resources available to them, made the utmost use of their abilities for the preservation of the true Islam. Specifically, the temporal conditions of Imam Jawad
“We will certainly test all of you with fear, hunger, and loss of wealth, lives, and fruits. And give glad tidings to the patient ones, O Prophet”[1]. Trials and hardships are beneficial for those who remain patient and steadfast, and
“He who abandons moderation and tolerance with people, will face undesirable consequences.”[1] Imam Jawad (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever abandons tolerance and forbearance with people will be afflicted with unpleasant outcomes.” It is narrated from a man who was
