Al-JawaadAl-JawaadThe Ninth ImamThe Ninth Imam

By A.S. Hashim. MDBy A.S. Hashim. MD

LineageLineage

Al-Jawaad

Al-RidhaSubeyka

Progeny of MaryWife of the Prophet

Al-Kadhim

Al-Baagir

Al-Saadiq

Al-Husain

Zainul Abideen

Ali

LineageLineage

FatherAl-Ridha

MotherSubeyka

Progeny of Mary

GrandfatherAl-Kadhim

Al-Jawaad

Wife of the Prophet

Al-Jawaad in early childhoodAl-Jawaad in early childhood

Born in 195 Hijrah, his father Al-Ridha was 45 Yrs Born in 195 Hijrah, his father Al-Ridha was 45 Yrs old by thenold by thenWas born after a long wait for his father to have a Was born after a long wait for his father to have a childchildAl-Jawaad grew up in the laps of righteousness and Al-Jawaad grew up in the laps of righteousness and piety, with love and tender care. piety, with love and tender care. Is tutored by his father Al-Ridha early onIs tutored by his father Al-Ridha early onMemorized the Quran and learned a great deal Memorized the Quran and learned a great deal about Islam quite earlyabout Islam quite early

Al-Jawaad in Al-Jawaad in BoyhoodBoyhood

Al‑Jawaad grew attached to his father Imam Al‑Jawaad grew attached to his father Imam Al‑Ridha, Al‑Ridha,

It was mutual love and understanding.  It was mutual love and understanding. 

Enjoyed going with his father to the Prophet's Enjoyed going with his father to the Prophet's Mosque where he noticed his father praying, saying Mosque where he noticed his father praying, saying Du'aa, and crying.Du'aa, and crying.

Al‑Jawaad was the questioner and investigator, and Al‑Jawaad was the questioner and investigator, and his questions gradually increased in complexity.his questions gradually increased in complexity.

Al-Jawaad in Al-Jawaad in BoyhoodBoyhood

Al-Ridha was quoting Muhammad (pbuh) by saying Al-Ridha was quoting Muhammad (pbuh) by saying to his uncle:to his uncle:““The son of the best Nubian maid-servants [Al-The son of the best Nubian maid-servants [Al-Jawaad] will be among his [Al-Ridha's] descendants.Jawaad] will be among his [Al-Ridha's] descendants.

He will be pursued, exiled, and deprived of his He will be pursued, exiled, and deprived of his father.  father.  His grandson [Al-Mahdi] will be the Imam who goes His grandson [Al-Mahdi] will be the Imam who goes into occultation.  into occultation.  It will be said that he [Al-Mahdi] has died or had been It will be said that he [Al-Mahdi] has died or had been killed or any such excuse.”killed or any such excuse.”

Al-Jawaad in Al-Jawaad in BoyhoodBoyhood

Al‑Jawaad had sharp memory and a great capacity to learnAl‑Jawaad had sharp memory and a great capacity to learnAt a young age Al‑Jawaad:At a young age Al‑Jawaad:

had memorized the Quran,had memorized the Quran,learned the meaning of its various parts, learned the meaning of its various parts, the historical background of some Ayahs, and the historical background of some Ayahs, and many of their intricacies.  many of their intricacies. 

He had an excellent teacher in his father.He had an excellent teacher in his father.He asked complex questions and received appropriate He asked complex questions and received appropriate answers by his father.answers by his father.

Al-Jawaad in Al-Jawaad in BoyhoodBoyhood

Al-Jawaad learned that:Al-Jawaad learned that:To support his Khilaafah, Al‑Ma'Moon (the Khalifa) To support his Khilaafah, Al‑Ma'Moon (the Khalifa) was cleverly utilizing the love of people for Ahlul was cleverly utilizing the love of people for Ahlul Bayt,Bayt,Al-Ma’Moon was pressuring Al-Ridha to be his Al-Ma’Moon was pressuring Al-Ridha to be his deputy (accept the Khilaafah)deputy (accept the Khilaafah)The reason is because part of his administration and The reason is because part of his administration and fighting forces were devotees of Ahlul Baytfighting forces were devotees of Ahlul Bayt

Al-Ridha told his son how much he abhorred this Al-Ridha told his son how much he abhorred this proposalproposal

Al-Jawaad in Al-Jawaad in BoyhoodBoyhood

Al-Ridha told his son “When you become the Imam you will be Al-Ridha told his son “When you become the Imam you will be directed by two ways as all the Imams including myself have:directed by two ways as all the Imams including myself have:

1.1.““The first way is by an The first way is by an Unerring InspirationUnerring Inspiration..2.2.The second is by way of the The second is by way of the Al-Muhad'dithAl-Muhad'dith.”.”

Then he added, “Son, our answers to people's inquiries come from:Then he added, “Son, our answers to people's inquiries come from:1.1.Our studies of the Corpus of Knowledge.  Our studies of the Corpus of Knowledge.  2.2.By way of inner inspiration, as if there is a compeller within us By way of inner inspiration, as if there is a compeller within us

giving the answer.  The Imam's inspiration is accurate and giving the answer.  The Imam's inspiration is accurate and unerring, it is correct.unerring, it is correct.

3.3.Al-Muhad'dith, we may hear his answer but see no one. Al-Muhad'dith, we may hear his answer but see no one. When we reiterate what we had heard the answer is amazingly When we reiterate what we had heard the answer is amazingly clear, to the point and correct.”clear, to the point and correct.”

Corpus of KnowledgeCorpus of Knowledge

Corpus of Knowledge Corpus of Knowledge consists of the consists of the

following:following:

1.1. Quran in chorological Quran in chorological orderorder

2.2. Tafseer (Mus’haf Tafseer (Mus’haf Fatima)Fatima)

3.3. Hadith (Saheefa of Ali)Hadith (Saheefa of Ali)4.4. Ah’kaamAh’kaam5.5. Al-JafrAl-Jafr

a.a. White Jafr: Prophets and White Jafr: Prophets and early timesearly times

b.b. Red Jafr: Rules of war in Red Jafr: Rules of war in IslamIslam

In his BoyhoodIn his Boyhood

Al‑Ridha advised his son:Al‑Ridha advised his son:Your mind is better than that of most peopleYour mind is better than that of most peopleI am in my fifties and my final days are nearI am in my fifties and my final days are nearBeing the Imam after me, carry on whatever the Being the Imam after me, carry on whatever the circumstances arecircumstances areYour duty as an Imam will be more difficult on account of Your duty as an Imam will be more difficult on account of your age.your age.Remember, Allah will support you with the Divine Light.Remember, Allah will support you with the Divine Light.I may soon be forced to go to KhurasanI may soon be forced to go to KhurasanTeaching the correct Message of Islam is what counts, and Teaching the correct Message of Islam is what counts, and through your grandson the awaited Al‑Mahdi will be born. through your grandson the awaited Al‑Mahdi will be born. 

The Golden Chain of NarrationThe Golden Chain of Narration

Thousands of Hadiths were narrated and quoted by Thousands of Hadiths were narrated and quoted by Ahlul BaytAhlul BaytEach Imam said, Each Imam said, "My Hadith is the Hadith of my "My Hadith is the Hadith of my father, and his is the Hadith of his father, up to Ali, father, and his is the Hadith of his father, up to Ali, who directly narrated the Hadith from Prophet who directly narrated the Hadith from Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)."Muhammad (pbuh)."   This is called the Golden    This is called the Golden Chain of Narration.Chain of Narration.These Hadiths were of immense importance, since These Hadiths were of immense importance, since they corrected the inaccuracies and set right the they corrected the inaccuracies and set right the contaminations which had crept into this science.   contaminations which had crept into this science.   

The Golden Chain of NarrationThe Golden Chain of Narration

Each quoting his father and forefathers up to Each quoting his father and forefathers up to the Prophetthe Prophet

Ali, quoting Muhammad (pbuh)Ali, quoting Muhammad (pbuh)

Al-Hasan and Al-Husain quoting AliAl-Hasan and Al-Husain quoting Ali

Zainul Abideen quoting Al-HusainZainul Abideen quoting Al-Husain

Al-Baaqir quoting Zainul AbideenAl-Baaqir quoting Zainul Abideen

Al-Saadiq quoting Al-BaaqirAl-Saadiq quoting Al-Baaqir

Al-Kadhim Quoting Al-SaadiqAl-Kadhim Quoting Al-Saadiq

Al-Ridha Quoting Al-KadhimAl-Ridha Quoting Al-Kadhim

Al-Jawaad Quoting Al-RidhaAl-Jawaad Quoting Al-Ridha

Golden Chain of Narration: (so far)Golden Chain of Narration: (so far)

Ali

Al-Husain Al-Hasan

Zainul Abideen

Al-Saadiq

Al-Baaqir

Al-Ridha

Al-Kadhim

Al-Jawaad

The Golden Chain of Narration

The Golden Chain of Narration

By the age of about 10 years By the age of about 10 years

Al‑Jawaad had Al‑Jawaad had witnessed the many debates in the court of witnessed the many debates in the court of Khalifa Al‑Ma'MoonKhalifa Al‑Ma'Moon

His father (Al-Ridha) was the source and the ultimate reference His father (Al-Ridha) was the source and the ultimate reference to the invited scholars.to the invited scholars.Al‑Jawaad learned of the courtly life in the Royal Palace and the Al‑Jawaad learned of the courtly life in the Royal Palace and the personalities involved in it.personalities involved in it.

Al-Jawaad knew of his father’s advice given to Al‑Ma'Moon:Al-Jawaad knew of his father’s advice given to Al‑Ma'Moon:1.1. Leave Maru and make Baghdad the capital again,Leave Maru and make Baghdad the capital again,2.2. Remove the Prime Minister from office (who was deceptive), andRemove the Prime Minister from office (who was deceptive), and3.3. Remove him [Al-Ridha] from the heir‑apparent position.Remove him [Al-Ridha] from the heir‑apparent position.

According to this suggestion preparations were underway for moving According to this suggestion preparations were underway for moving the headquarters of the government from Maru to Baghdad.the headquarters of the government from Maru to Baghdad.

In MedinaIn Medina

In Medina, Al-Jawaad was tested by In Medina, Al-Jawaad was tested by scholars coming from Baghdad, they felt scholars coming from Baghdad, they felt assured and very satisfiedassured and very satisfied

He held discourses in Surba (suburb of Medina)He held discourses in Surba (suburb of Medina)

Many attend his discoursesMany attend his discoursesSurba was built by his grandfather Al-KadhimSurba was built by his grandfather Al-Kadhim

Al-Ma’Moon requests him to move to Al-Ma’Moon requests him to move to BaghdadBaghdad

As a YouthAs a Youth

Al-Jawaad stays in Medina for some time Al-Jawaad stays in Medina for some time carrying out his duties as the Imamcarrying out his duties as the Imam

Sometime later Khalifa Al-Ma'Moon requests Sometime later Khalifa Al-Ma'Moon requests him to move to Baghdadhim to move to BaghdadNow in Baghdad Al-Jawaad stays for 8 yearsNow in Baghdad Al-Jawaad stays for 8 yearsThe daughter of Khalifa Al‑Ma'Moon Umm The daughter of Khalifa Al‑Ma'Moon Umm Al‑Fadh’l, becomes wife of Al-JawaadAl‑Fadh’l, becomes wife of Al-Jawaad

Baghdad seems fascinating Baghdad seems fascinating

Contest with Ibn Al-Ak'thamContest with Ibn Al-Ak'tham

Khalifa Al‑Ma'Moon challenged anyone to outsmart Khalifa Al‑Ma'Moon challenged anyone to outsmart Al‑Jawaad in any field of Islamic TraditionAl‑Jawaad in any field of Islamic Tradition

Benu Abbas chose the highest Supreme Justice of Benu Abbas chose the highest Supreme Justice of the time, the time, Ibn Al‑Ak'thamIbn Al‑Ak'tham..

Ibn Al‑Ak'tham was renowned in the art of argument Ibn Al‑Ak'tham was renowned in the art of argument and persuasionand persuasion

Ibn Al‑Ak'tham came fully prepared for the contest Ibn Al‑Ak'tham came fully prepared for the contest and Al‑Jawaad was ready for him. and Al‑Jawaad was ready for him. 

Contest with Ibn Al-Ak'tham IIContest with Ibn Al-Ak'tham II

900 elders of Benu Abbas and prominent men attended th contest900 elders of Benu Abbas and prominent men attended th contestIbn Al‑Ak'tham presented the most complex Fiqh queryIbn Al‑Ak'tham presented the most complex Fiqh queryAl‑Jawaad requested Ibn Al‑Ak'tham to clarify his question and Al‑Jawaad requested Ibn Al‑Ak'tham to clarify his question and to indicate which of the 11 subdivisions of that query he meant.to indicate which of the 11 subdivisions of that query he meant.

Ibn Al‑Ak'tham was stunned, then stuttered, since he did not know Ibn Al‑Ak'tham was stunned, then stuttered, since he did not know about any subdivisions.about any subdivisions.

Al-Jawaad gave details of each subdivisionAl-Jawaad gave details of each subdivisionSilence fell on the audience, all 900 scholars, including the Silence fell on the audience, all 900 scholars, including the nobility and dignitaries. Al‑Ma'Moon broke the silence saying,nobility and dignitaries. Al‑Ma'Moon broke the silence saying,

““Did I not tell you that this Progeny (of Ahlul Bayt) has been gifted by the Did I not tell you that this Progeny (of Ahlul Bayt) has been gifted by the Almighty with limitless knowledge?  Don't you see that no one can Almighty with limitless knowledge?  Don't you see that no one can

cope even with the young of this noble house?”cope even with the young of this noble house?”

His marriage to Umm Al‑FadhlHis marriage to Umm Al‑Fadhl

Al‑Jawaad’s marriage to Umm Al‑Fadh’l was not a Al‑Jawaad’s marriage to Umm Al‑Fadh’l was not a smooth one. She was daughter of the Khalifa raised smooth one. She was daughter of the Khalifa raised in luxuryin luxury

Al‑Jawaad’s penetrating insight discovered that Umm Al‑Jawaad’s penetrating insight discovered that Umm Al‑Fadh’l was:Al‑Fadh’l was:

a spoiled woman of luxury who was a spoiled woman of luxury who was

childish, egotistical, and self‑centeredchildish, egotistical, and self‑centered

Al‑Jawaad knew that his wife could not understand his Al‑Jawaad knew that his wife could not understand his status as the Imam of the Ummah and the `Marji' status as the Imam of the Ummah and the `Marji'

In BaghdadIn Baghdad

Al-Jawaad refuses to live in the Palace of the KhalifaAl-Jawaad refuses to live in the Palace of the Khalifa

His wife nags him (prefers the Palace of her father)His wife nags him (prefers the Palace of her father)

But he was tolerant of his wife, Umm Al-Fadh’lBut he was tolerant of his wife, Umm Al-Fadh’l

His house was always open for CounselHis house was always open for Counsel

Very popularVery popular

Was sought afterWas sought after

Became the Counsel for the Khalifa PalaceBecame the Counsel for the Khalifa Palace

His work in BaghdadHis work in Baghdad

Al‑Jawaad’s thoughts, verdicts, and the counsel had Al‑Jawaad’s thoughts, verdicts, and the counsel had very positive impactvery positive impact

Baghdad was an interesting town, but the opulent Baghdad was an interesting town, but the opulent court of his father‑in‑law (Khalifa Al‑Ma'Moon) was court of his father‑in‑law (Khalifa Al‑Ma'Moon) was even more fascinatingeven more fascinating

He knew that many scholars of Islamic sciences and He knew that many scholars of Islamic sciences and most Justices (Qadhi) were government employeesmost Justices (Qadhi) were government employees

Such people resented him due to his age and the Such people resented him due to his age and the verdicts he gave which they could not matchverdicts he gave which they could not match

The networkThe network

The Shi'a were all over by this time with many:The Shi'a were all over by this time with many:Ministers called Ministers called NaqeebNaqeeb and and Representatives called Representatives called WakeelWakeelThese representatives collected Zakat and Khums These representatives collected Zakat and Khums fundsfundsAl-Jawaad’s representatives were in Egypt, Iraq, Al-Jawaad’s representatives were in Egypt, Iraq, Persia, Yemen, and Syria forming a vast and Persia, Yemen, and Syria forming a vast and formidable network.  formidable network. 

The funds were distributed to the poor and needy, and The funds were distributed to the poor and needy, and to the Syeds according to their status. to the Syeds according to their status. 

Work in MedinaWork in Medina

In the educational effort:In the educational effort:Circles of discussions took place daily.  Circles of discussions took place daily.  Myriad of questions were dealt withMyriad of questions were dealt withHe always answered to the point, and with a cheerful He always answered to the point, and with a cheerful countenance.countenance.

People looked up to him and loved himPeople looked up to him and loved himAn example of the reverence shown: his father's uncle, An example of the reverence shown: his father's uncle, (Ali son of Al‑Saadiq), a highly respected scholar, would (Ali son of Al‑Saadiq), a highly respected scholar, would join Al-Jawaad’s circle of discussion, standing in join Al-Jawaad’s circle of discussion, standing in deference, calling him my Imam, even though he was deference, calling him my Imam, even though he was Al-Jawaad’s great‑uncleAl-Jawaad’s great‑uncle

Al-Jawaad in Medina againAl-Jawaad in Medina again

Active in teaching in the InstituteActive in teaching in the Institute

Takes charge of the Management of the instituteTakes charge of the Management of the institute

Gets married again:Gets married again:

Maries descendant of Ammar ibn Yasir (the Maries descendant of Ammar ibn Yasir (the Sahaabi)Sahaabi)

A boy is born one year later (Al-Haadi)A boy is born one year later (Al-Haadi)

Umm Al-Fadh’l very unhappyUmm Al-Fadh’l very unhappy

Medina to Baghdad once moreMedina to Baghdad once more

Year 224H:   after seven years in Medina, Al‑Jawaad Year 224H:   after seven years in Medina, Al‑Jawaad is on his way to Baghdad for the second timeis on his way to Baghdad for the second time

Requested by Al‑Mu'tasim to move to Baghdad.  Requested by Al‑Mu'tasim to move to Baghdad. 

His wife Umm Al‑Fadh’l (niece of the present Khalifa) His wife Umm Al‑Fadh’l (niece of the present Khalifa) accompanies him. accompanies him. 

He leaves behind his son (Al‑Haadi) with his mother He leaves behind his son (Al‑Haadi) with his mother

Al-Haadi was cared for and raised under the Al-Haadi was cared for and raised under the exclusive tutelage of his father, Al-Jawaad.exclusive tutelage of his father, Al-Jawaad.

Discourse SitesDiscourse Sites

1.1. Al-Masjid Al-NabawiAl-Masjid Al-Nabawi

2.2. Home when in BaghdadHome when in Baghdad

3.3. When in Medina, in Surba (town built by Al-When in Medina, in Surba (town built by Al-Kadhim)Kadhim)

4.4. Ka’ba during HajKa’ba during Haj

Ismah EmphasizedIsmah Emphasized

Ismah:  Ayah of Tat’heer: Surah  33 :  Ayah  33. Ismah:  Ayah of Tat’heer: Surah  33 :  Ayah  33. Ahlul Bayt are to be obeyed, not just revered; Ahlul Bayt are to be obeyed, not just revered;

Imamah:  was of immense importance. A designated Imamah:  was of immense importance. A designated Imam was Imam was Ma'soom, Ma'soom, i.e., safeguarded by Allah from:i.e., safeguarded by Allah from:

1.1. Religious error, Religious error, 2.2. sin, and sin, and 3.3. forgetfulness.forgetfulness.

Those who ignore the Imamah will have ignored a Those who ignore the Imamah will have ignored a basic pillar in their faith.basic pillar in their faith.

Contemporary Schools of ThoughtContemporary Schools of Thought

Numerous Numerous Piety-minded Piety-minded communitiescommunities have have evolved; headed by evolved; headed by

its leader called Aalim.its leader called Aalim.

They were each active They were each active and many were highly and many were highly influential. To mention influential. To mention just a few there were:just a few there were:

1.1. The Shi'a (Imamah-Asserters),The Shi'a (Imamah-Asserters),

2.2. Mu'tazila, Mu'tazila,

3.3. Al-HanafiAl-Hanafi

4.4. Al-MaalikiAl-Maaliki

5.5. Al-Shafi’iAl-Shafi’i

6.6. As‘haab Al-HadithAs‘haab Al-Hadith

7.7. Khariji, Khariji,

8.8. Jabriah, Jabriah,

9.9. Qadariyah, Qadariyah,

10.10. schools of Ibn Abbas, schools of Ibn Abbas,

11.11. schools of Ibn Omar, schools of Ibn Omar,

12.12. Murji'ah, Murji'ah,

Al-Jawaad’s PersonAl-Jawaad’s Person

Appearance:Appearance:   Imam Al‑Jawaad was fair in complexion, with often a Imam Al‑Jawaad was fair in complexion, with often a smile, a radiant countenance, with reposesmile, a radiant countenance, with repose

Discourse Capacity:Discourse Capacity: He was renowned for answering questions He was renowned for answering questions about Fiqh, Al‑Ah'kaam such as Halal and Haram, quoting the about Fiqh, Al‑Ah'kaam such as Halal and Haram, quoting the Hadith, Tafseer, and other sciences.  It is said that one authority Hadith, Tafseer, and other sciences.  It is said that one authority alone had registered about 30,000 Fiqh queries which he clarified. alone had registered about 30,000 Fiqh queries which he clarified.

Personal Habits:Personal Habits: Al‑Jawaad cared for the feeling of others and  Al‑Jawaad cared for the feeling of others and was gracious to them.was gracious to them.

The door of his house was always open for anyone wishing for The door of his house was always open for anyone wishing for discussions.  discussions.  He employed no guards.  He employed no guards.  All his servants and employees were treated equally and fairly, All his servants and employees were treated equally and fairly, even though he was the son‑in‑law of the Khalifa (Al‑Ma'Moon).even though he was the son‑in‑law of the Khalifa (Al‑Ma'Moon).

Similarities with ForefathersSimilarities with Forefathers

Al‑Jawaad had similar traits as his forefathers:Al‑Jawaad had similar traits as his forefathers:He loved to pray, say Du'aas, and do Sujood frequently, He loved to pray, say Du'aas, and do Sujood frequently, Al‑Jawaad used to fast often (voluntary fasting)Al‑Jawaad used to fast often (voluntary fasting)

He was a kind person known for his compassion, thus He was a kind person known for his compassion, thus called called Al‑JawaadAl‑Jawaad, meaning the benevolent. , meaning the benevolent. 

His courtesy and affection toward friends and distinguished His courtesy and affection toward friends and distinguished companions were well known to all.companions were well known to all.The needy and indigent flocked to him, whether he was in The needy and indigent flocked to him, whether he was in Baghdad or in Medina.  The poor had allowances of charity, Baghdad or in Medina.  The poor had allowances of charity, and his deputies gave fixed allowances to the needy in and his deputies gave fixed allowances to the needy in various provincesvarious provinces

CharacterCharacter

Ethics and Character:Ethics and Character:  He was the model for others to   He was the model for others to emulate.  He was virtuous who emphasized piety and was emulate.  He was virtuous who emphasized piety and was its prototype and model.its prototype and model.

Al‑Jawaad was endearingly referred to as Ibn Al‑Ridha. He Al‑Jawaad was endearingly referred to as Ibn Al‑Ridha. He was renowned for his knowledge of Shari'ah and Fiqh was renowned for his knowledge of Shari'ah and Fiqh Generosity:Generosity:  He was uncommonly hospitable, known for   He was uncommonly hospitable, known for helping the needy, the disadvantaged, and those under helping the needy, the disadvantaged, and those under financial pressure.financial pressure.Modesty:Modesty: He  refused to live in the Royal Palace despite He  refused to live in the Royal Palace despite the urging of his wife.  He continued to attend the Royal the urging of his wife.  He continued to attend the Royal Palace to counsel, and to resolve any intricate Fiqh Palace to counsel, and to resolve any intricate Fiqh question or answer an issue, yet he refused to be a part question or answer an issue, yet he refused to be a part and parcel of the Palace's Court life. and parcel of the Palace's Court life.

Al-Jawaad diesAl-Jawaad dies

Al-Jawaad was sick, he grew weak and the weakness Al-Jawaad was sick, he grew weak and the weakness was progressive.was progressive.

It is reported that his wife, Umm Al-Fadh’l, the daughter It is reported that his wife, Umm Al-Fadh’l, the daughter of Khalifa Al-Ma'Moon, had poisoned himof Khalifa Al-Ma'Moon, had poisoned himThe poisoning was at the instigation of her uncle Khalifa The poisoning was at the instigation of her uncle Khalifa Al-Mu'tasim.  Al-Mu'tasim. 

Al-Jawaad was in his twenties when he diedAl-Jawaad was in his twenties when he diedLike his grandfather Al‑Kadhim, he died in a strange Like his grandfather Al‑Kadhim, he died in a strange land away from family and loved onesland away from family and loved ones

Many were very distressed because they thought Many were very distressed because they thought there was foul play.there was foul play.

Contemporary KhulafaaContemporary Khulafaa

During his During his Lifetime, Imam Lifetime, Imam

Al-Jawaad was Al-Jawaad was contemporary to contemporary to the Following the Following Rulers of Benu Rulers of Benu AbbasAbbas

Benu Abbas:Benu Abbas:Al-Amin, son of Al-RashidAl-Amin, son of Al-Rashid

Al-Ma'Moon, son of Al-RashidAl-Ma'Moon, son of Al-Rashid

Al-Mu’tasimAl-Mu’tasim

  Sample DialogueSample Dialogue

““Everyone of us, Imams, is Qaa'im [in charge of] Everyone of us, Imams, is Qaa'im [in charge of] Allah's Resolve, and guiding to the Deen of Allah's Resolve, and guiding to the Deen of Allah.  But the Qaa'im [the Specific Person], by Allah.  But the Qaa'im [the Specific Person], by whom Allah will purify the earth from Kufr [Evil whom Allah will purify the earth from Kufr [Evil through disbelief] and denial of the Truth, and through disbelief] and denial of the Truth, and who fills the earth with Equity and Justice who fills the earth with Equity and Justice [Righteousness] is the one whose birth will be [Righteousness] is the one whose birth will be concealed from people, his person will be concealed from people, his person will be absent from their sight, and they will be absent from their sight, and they will be forbidden from calling him by his [first] name.  forbidden from calling him by his [first] name.  His first name and Kunya are that of Prophet His first name and Kunya are that of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).  He is the one for whom the Muhammad (pbuh).  He is the one for whom the earth will be folded, and every difficulty earth will be folded, and every difficulty becomes subdued.” becomes subdued.”

الله    بأمر �قائُم " إّال منا الله ما بأمر �قائُم " إّال منا ما    ولكن الله، دين إلى    وهاد ولكن الله، دين إلى وهادبه الله يطهر الذي به القائُم الله يطهر الذي القائُم

الكفر من الكفر األرض من األرضاألرض   � ومُأل األرض   والجحود � ومُأل والجحود   الذي هو ; وعدّال ;   قصطا الذي هو ; وعدّال ; قصطا

وّالدته الناس على وّالدته يخفى الناس على يخفى   شخصه عنهُم   ويغيب شخصه عنهُم ويغيب

وهو تسميته عليهُم وهو ويحرم تسميته عليهُم ويحرمصلى ( الله رسول Mصلى ( سمُّي الله رسول Mسمُّي

( وهو وكنيته، وآله عليه ) الله وهو وكنيته، وآله عليه اللهاألرض له تطوى األرض الذي له تطوى الذي

صعب Mكُّل له صعب ويذل Mكُّل له ويذل

Select sayings of Al-JawaadSelect sayings of Al-Jawaad

A believer needs three features:  Success [granted to Him] by A believer needs three features:  Success [granted to Him] by Allah, self-admonition, and acceptance of an advice offered to Allah, self-admonition, and acceptance of an advice offered to him.him.

  How can one become lost [when] Allah is supporting him?  And How can one become lost [when] Allah is supporting him?  And how can one escape [when] Allah is chasing him?  For the person how can one escape [when] Allah is chasing him?  For the person who relies not on Allah, Allah will assign him to what that person who relies not on Allah, Allah will assign him to what that person had relied on.  And the person who acts in ignorance his bad had relied on.  And the person who acts in ignorance his bad actions will overshadow his good ones.actions will overshadow his good ones.

  The person who obeys his passions will give his enemy [Satan] The person who obeys his passions will give his enemy [Satan] what Satan wishes.what Satan wishes.

Select sayings of Al-Jawaad IISelect sayings of Al-Jawaad II

  The one who rejects his brother's good intention will also be The one who rejects his brother's good intention will also be displeased with his offerings.displeased with his offerings.

  The one who benefits a brother to please Allah, stands a chance to The one who benefits a brother to please Allah, stands a chance to gain an abode in the Garden of Bliss.gain an abode in the Garden of Bliss.

  Three attributes enable a person to please Allah:  Ample seeking Three attributes enable a person to please Allah:  Ample seeking forgiveness, being amiable, and the plentiful giving of Sadaqah forgiveness, being amiable, and the plentiful giving of Sadaqah [Charity].[Charity].

  Verily Allah confers continuous bounty on some people:  Such favors Verily Allah confers continuous bounty on some people:  Such favors continue as long as they spend it to benefit others from them.  But continue as long as they spend it to benefit others from them.  But once they keep the bounty to themselves, Allah will take that away once they keep the bounty to themselves, Allah will take that away and transfer it to others. and transfer it to others.

Sample AdviceSample Advice

Hold on to patience, do not resent indigence, desist [your] lust, Hold on to patience, do not resent indigence, desist [your] lust, decline [your] fancy, and be aware that never will you be away for decline [your] fancy, and be aware that never will you be away for Allah's sight.  Therefore, see how you would [like to] be.Allah's sight.  Therefore, see how you would [like to] be.

  Refrain from the company of a wicked person, for he is like a Refrain from the company of a wicked person, for he is like a withdrawn sword, the looks of which is wonderful but the track withdrawn sword, the looks of which is wonderful but the track [outcome] of which is ghastly.[outcome] of which is ghastly.

Deal not with an endeavor before the time of its maturity lest you Deal not with an endeavor before the time of its maturity lest you regret it, and do not drag on [it] lest your hearts become regret it, and do not drag on [it] lest your hearts become hardened.  Have mercy on the weak among you, and incur mercy hardened.  Have mercy on the weak among you, and incur mercy from Allah by your treating the weak mercifully.  from Allah by your treating the weak mercifully.  

Sample Du’aaSample Du’aa

O Allah!  You are the Preeminent, without precedence before Thee.  You are O Allah!  You are the Preeminent, without precedence before Thee.  You are the Final One with no defined finality.the Final One with no defined finality.O Allah!  You brought us into being not because of any subjugation:O Allah!  You brought us into being not because of any subjugation:

And You designed us by Thy wisdom only through Thy choice.And You designed us by Thy wisdom only through Thy choice.And You are testing us by Thy commands and prohibitions by way of And You are testing us by Thy commands and prohibitions by way of trial.trial.And You supported us by the tools of faculties.And You supported us by the tools of faculties.And You provided us with myriads of means.And You provided us with myriads of means.And You charged us with what we can bear.And You charged us with what we can bear.And You have enjoined on us to obey Thee.And You have enjoined on us to obey Thee.

O Allah!  Even though You put directives, You gave us the freedom to O Allah!  Even though You put directives, You gave us the freedom to choose; and even though You had prohibited, You had already warned.  You choose; and even though You had prohibited, You had already warned.  You have granted us abundantly, but asked from us the meager.  have granted us abundantly, but asked from us the meager.  O Allah!  Though Thy command was disobeyed, You showed mercy; and O Allah!  Though Thy command was disobeyed, You showed mercy; and though Thy caliber was slighted, You were charitable.though Thy caliber was slighted, You were charitable.

Ziyarah (Visitation)Ziyarah (Visitation)

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Translation of Ziyarah (Visitation)Translation of Ziyarah (Visitation)

Peace be upon you; O Abu-Ja’far,Peace be upon you; O Abu-Ja’far, the Pious, the Devout, the Guide, the Pious, the Devout, the Guide, and the Loyal to the Almightyand the Loyal to the AlmightyPeace be upon you; O the Pleased, the PurePeace be upon you; O the Pleased, the PurePeace be upon you; O the Devoted Servant of AllahPeace be upon you; O the Devoted Servant of AllahPeace be upon you; O the Confidant of AllahPeace be upon you; O the Confidant of AllahPeace be upon you; O the Envoy of AllahPeace be upon you; O the Envoy of AllahPeace be upon you; O the Secret of AllahPeace be upon you; O the Secret of AllahPeace be upon you; O the Light of AllahPeace be upon you; O the Light of AllahPeace be upon you; O the Brilliance of AllahPeace be upon you; O the Brilliance of AllahPeace be upon you; O the Word of AllahPeace be upon you; O the Word of AllahPeace be upon you; O the Mercy of AllahPeace be upon you; O the Mercy of AllahPeace be upon you; O the Dazzling LightPeace be upon you; O the Dazzling LightPeace be upon you; O the Rising full moon…..Peace be upon you; O the Rising full moon…..

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