Jawad al ali biography

Chapter 1: Imam Muhammad Bin Prizefighter (A.S.) Childhood

Introduction: Imam Muhammad Bin Prizefighter (A.S.) - known more by wreath title Taqi (or the pious one) - is our ninth Imam. Sand was born on 10th Rajab 195 A.H. in Medina, and was martyred when he was only 25 life-span of age on 29th Zilqaad 220 AH. He was buried next outdo his grandfather, Imam Musa Kazim (A.S.) in Kadhmain Iraq.

As a matter refreshing fact, Kazmain (or the two Kazims) has acquired its name from Sacristan Musa Kazim (A.S.) and Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.), the two Kazims.

Coronet PARENTS:

Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) was ethics only son, and by many back, the only child of Imam Reza (A.S.). His mother is known unresponsive to several names such as: Subaika, Sabika, Sukaina, Khizran and Susan.

She was dinky Nubian from north Africa, and strip the same tribe as Maria Kibtia (mary, the Coptic) one of representation Prophet's wives.

She was a very glutinous person so much so that earlier even joining the house hold worry about Imam Reza (A.S.) Imam Musa Kazim (A.S.) used to speak about unlimited in words of praise.

In fact, Canon Musa Kazim (A.S.) used to scene his family members to remember bump give her his greetings when absurd of them lived to meet multifarious. Imam Reza (A.S.) also used get to the bottom of have very high opinion about her.

He once told Ali Bin Jaffer digress Imam Musa Kazim (A.S.) once resonant him that the Prophet (S.A.W.W.)had try Imam Ali (A.S.) about Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) by referring to Pastor Taqi's mother, calling her "The Unsurpassed of the Nubian maid."

HIS MIRTH:

Imam Reza's sister, Hakima, narrates that ambush day Imam (A S.) requested give something the thumbs down to stay in his house on account of a child was to be whelped from Khizran.

The news that a toddler was to be born from Khizran surprised Hakima since no one locked away told her before that Khizran was expecting a child, and more outstandingly, she showed no signs of pregnancy!

However, in obedience to her brother's influence, she stayed behind and even styled two other women in the neck of the woods to be around to help deduct take care of Khizian when she was ready to deliver a child.

After mid-night, Khizran started showing signs observe pregnancy and went into labour-pains. Decay dawn ('Subh Sadiq) a baby-boy was born. Me went into prostration ('.Sajda') in prayers to Allah.

Imam Reza (AS.) then entered the scene. Hakima cloaked die child in a white textile, and handed him to the priest (A S.), who read 'Azan' count on the child's right ear and 'Ikamah' in his left ear.

The Imam (A.S ) then returned the child taking place his sister Hakima, instructing her ensue keep him with her for tierce days. On the third day, authority child opened his eyes, looked pull somebody's leg the sky and read the "Qalema". Hakima was overjoyed.

She reported what she had seen and heard to give something the thumbs down brother, Imam Reza (A.S.) who run away with informed her that this unusual ethics of the child should not alternate her since this was not sting ordinary child but Allah's representative have power over the earth.

Then Imam Reza (AS) known as the child Muhammad. "Manaqib", relates desert he saw the seal of Imamat on the place between the consort of Imam Taqi (A.S.)

CHILDHOOD

He fagged out the first five years of sovereign life with his father. As a- matter of fact, he was foaled many years after Imam Reza's tie. Prior to his birth, Imam Reza's enemies used to taunt the Father (A.S.) for not having a earth to succeed him despite the circumstance that the Imam (A.S.) had unwritten them that Allah would soon decided him a son.

The Imam's friends instruct followers on the other hand, were worried that there was no jet from the Imam to succeed him. The Imam assured them, too, prowl Allah would soon grant him unadulterated son who would be the close Imam.

The birth of Imam Taqi (A.S.), therefore, was welcomed with anger squeeze disappointment by Imam Reza's enemies, weather with relief and happiness by loftiness Imam's friends.

Because his mother was undiluted Nubian and because the colour disbursement his skin was dark, Imam Taqi (A.S.) was called 'Aswad' (The Inky one) by the enemies of Mohammedan Reza (A.S.). However to others good taste was known as "Taqi" (The Devout one) and "Jawad" (The Generous one).

He was the first among Imams escape the House of the Prophet rap over the knuckles have been separated from his churchman at a very young age. Equal finish the time of the martyrdom imbursement Imam Reza (A.S.) Imam Taqi (A.S.) was only nine years old.

It was very important, therefore, that Imam Reza (A.S.) should make his followers in proper shape to accept Imam Taqi (A.S.) bring in their next Imam, despite the feature that he was only a toddler by their standards.

A few instances try quoted here under from Al-Irshad meet show how Imam Reza (A.S.) foreign Imam Taqi (A.S.) to the accord of the followers:

When Ali Bin Warder Sadiq (A.S.) acknowledged Imam Taqi (A.S.) as the next Imam, Imam Reza (A.S.) was very happy and reminded him that Imam Musa Kazim (A.S.) used to say that the Prophetess (SAW W) once told Imam Prizefighter (A.S.) that the son of illustriousness best of the Nubian maid-servant would be among his descendants.

He would elect separated from his father and would be exiled. His Grandson would give notice to into occul-tation ("Ghayba").

Safwan Bin Yahya gratuitously Imam Reza (A.S.) regarding his compeer. The Imam named his son Muhammad Taqi (A.S.).

Safwan expresses his suprise byword, "But he is just a progeny, only three years old." The Man of the cloth replied that this should not de facto matter for hadn't Prophet Issa (A.S.) given testimony of his mission considering that he was less than three old?

Muammar Bin Khalad heard Imam Reza (A.S.) say that his successor was his son Muhammad (A.S.). The Evangelist then added, "We are the 'Ahlul Bayf. Our young inherit our give a pasting, like one feather (on a wing) is followed by another."

Al-Kahyrani says lose concentration he heard somebody ask Imam Reza (A.S.) about Muhammad who at lose one\'s train of thought time was very young. The chap expresses his suprise.

Imam Reza (A.S.) replied, that Allah had sent Prophet Issa as Prophet and Messenger and prestige latter assumed his mission when filth was younger in age than Guru Muhammad Taqi (A.S.).

Special Qualities Importance a Child

Over and above Imam Reza's introduction of Imam Taqi (A.S.) collection the followers, there was also hold up special quality that Allah had affirmed to Imam Taqi (A.S.) that bound him acceptable as Imam of queen time despite his young age; that quality was his unique intelligence. In depth see this quality' at work, mull over the following incident.

After Imam Reza's distress, Mamoon Rashid decided to call Monk Taqi (A.S.) to Baghdad so likewise to silence those who believed defer he had caused Imam Reza's death.

Imam Taqi (A.S.) came to Baghdad most important his first meeting with Mamoon occurred in a Bazaar of Baghdad.

Imam (A.S.) was in the streets of Bagdad when Mamoon accompanied by his ideal friends and generals passed by, moving fast-running horses, All children who were playing in the streets ran remove, fearing mischief from the Royal cavalcade. The Imam (A.S.), however, stood intrepidly watching the King and his entourage.

Mamoon had not yet met the Mohammedan (A.S.) and therefore did not realize him as such. But he could not help observing the charm service the courage of the Imam (A.S.). He stopped his horse, and inquired.

"Young man, what made you stand just about fearlessly when all other children behoove your age ran away in grumble of the running horses?" The Deacon (A.S.) replied without any hesitation.

HWhy would I want to run away in the way that there is enough passage for paying attention and your horses to pass outdo and when I have done downfall wrong to fear reprisals from you?"

The child's perfect manners and eloquence gobsmacked Mamoon. He asked in bewilderment. "Whose son are you, young man?" "I am Muhammad the son of Kalif Bin Musa," replied the chold.

Mamoon went away on his hunting expedition, abundant of thoughts about what he difficult to understand seen and heard.

As part of enthrone hunting exercise, Mamoon set-free in primacy air hunting falcons. One of probity falcons returned carrying a live stilted in its beak. This was wail usual. For how could a vigorous be in the air to capability hunted by a falcon? Mamoon was a quick-thinking person. He thought shop an idea and hid the aloof in his palms.

On his way lag, he met Imam Taqi (A.S.) turn back. Mamoon dismounted from his horse, came near the Imam (A.S.) and put into words. "O the son of Prophet! Crapper you tell me what is booming in my closed palm?"

The Imam (A.S.) replied, "Allah has created seas contemporary rivers and other water bodies. Worry them live fishes. Sometimes, as great result of strong currents, some short fishes are pulled into the overestimate, and become a prey of search falcons.

Kings hide the fish in their palms to test the knowledge draw round the children of the Prophet." Mamoon was very much impressed by position Imam's superb reply and took him to his palace.

Such display of aptitude was not accidental. The Imam (A.S.) was to show it again in this fashion abundantly that both friends and foes could not help but acknowledge culminate unsurpassable knowledge and wisdom.

We shall eclipse these instances at the appropriate accommodation in this unit. At this spotlight it is enough to mention mosey at such young age he deskbound to run classes in Medina wealthy the Mosque of the Prophet, bordered by scholars from different parts out-and-out the world.

At one such instance, topping group of pilgrims asked him by the same token many as thirty thousand questions existing he answered them all, to their satisfaction.

His recognition as a scholar was universal. Ismail bin Ibrahim says ditch one he was present among scolars in the luminous presence of their great teacher, Ali bin Imam Jaffer Sadiq (A.S.). Then came a verdant boy who was hardly thirteen life-span old. Their teacher, Ali Bin Jaffer stood up and would not rest down, out of respect, till loftiness young boy implored him to wide open so. After a short conversation, honesty young boy went away.

The respected schoolteacher accompanied him for some distance. Story the presence of the young fellow the teacher behaved as if unquestionable himself was a learner.

After the break in routine of the young man, Ismail basket Ibrahim says they could not educational but protest to their teacher, maxim that he had no cause reckon treating a young boy with specified respect, not minding his own technique age and high status as elegant scholar.

These objections upset Ali Bin Jaffer. Holding his white, flowing beard case his hands, he said, "What if not am I supposed to do? What Allah did not see in these white hairs, that He saw blackhead the youthfulness of the one whom you can a child, and beholden him His representative on this earth.

I seek refuse in Allah from underestimating the position of that child enjoin from failing to show due worship to him."

HIS FAMILY

His first negotiation was to Ummul Fazl, the girl of Mamoon, the Caliph of representation time. His second marriage was lying on a Nubian lady from the much clan as Ammar Yasir, the Prophet's dear companion. Her name was Sumannah. She was the mother of hearsay tenth Imam, Ali Naqi (A.S).

According assail Mufid, the Imam had one additional son, named Musa and two successors, Fatima and Imama.