This book examines the main characteristics of the legal thought of Imam Jaʿfar al-Ṣādiq, a preeminent religious scholar jurist of Medina in the first half of the second century of the...
Read More »The Lantern of the Path, Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq
The Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq explanations in 'The Lantern of the Path' contain many levels of understanding. Much depends upon the state of the seeker and the extent of...
Read More »Six Facts about the Sixth Holy Imam (a)
Imam Ja’far al Sadiq (as), an individual born in 8th century, has influenced the lives of hundreds of millions around the globe until today....
Read More »Ahl al-Sunnah Scholars Considered Imam al-Sadiq as Worthy of the Imamate
Are there any scholars from amongst the Ahl al-Sunnah who have specifically considered Imam Ṣādiq (‘a) as being worthy of the....
Read More »Was Imam Ṣādiq (a) Proud of Being from the Lineage of Abū Bakr?
The Ahl al-Sunnah have said that Imam Ṣādiq (‘a) said the following: I am from the line of Abū Bakr from two individuals. They have furthermore added that he was proud of...
Read More »The Debate of Imam Al-Sadiq (a) With Abū Ḥanīfah
Question: How has the debate of Imam al-Sadiq (‘a) with Abū Ḥanīfah been narrated in the sources of the Ahl al-Sunnah?
Read More »Article: Imam Sadiq: Role Model for Humanity
This article includes a brief biography of Imam Sadiq (as), his revered conduct, and his deep knowledge in jurisprudence; it also delves into the state of the Shi'as during his time as well as his political confrontations with the...
Read More »Imam Sadiq’s (as) Opinions in Politics and Economics
Imam al-Sadiq (as), the most prominent scientific character in the human history, is well known for his intelligence and creativity, which we cannot find an end or a limit to...
Read More »A Brief History of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq, the Founder of Fiqh al-Jafariya
One of the well-known Muslim schools of thought, also known as the 12er Shia school of thought, is the Jafari school of thought. The word ‘Jafar’ in ‘Jafari’ refers to the sixth blessed Imam of the Prophet’s family (AhlulBayt), peace be upon all of them. The martyrdom of...
Read More »Imam Sadiq: Role Model for Humanity
Ja’far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq, the sixth Imam, was celebrated by both Sunni and Shi’a Muslims for his piety, Islamic knowledge, and academic accomplishments. He was particularly most renowned as the initiator of Shi’a Islamic fiqh, called Ja’fari jurisprudence, as well as his extensive knowledge in a variety of fields which …
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