Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq

Jaʿfar ibn Muḥammad (Arabic: جعفر بن محمد الصادق‎‎; 700 or 702–765 C.E.), commonly known as Jafar al-Sadiq or simply as-Sadiq (The Truthful), was the sixth Shī'ah Imam, and a major figure in the Hanafi and Maliki schools of Sunni jurisprudence. He was a descendant of Ali on the side of his father, Muhammad al-Baqir, and of Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr on the maternal side of his family, Umm Farwah bint al-Qasim. Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr was raised by Ali, but was not his son.

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Fiqh (Jurisprudence) . Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq

Who founded Jafri fiqh as I don't believe Imam Ja'far wrote any books?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 1 year ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. Jurisprudence according to the school of Ahl al-Bayt is sometimes referred to as Ja'fari fiqh due to its basis primarily in the copious traditions narrated from Imams al-Baqir and al-Sadiq. While Imam al-Sadiq (as) did not write any books, he expounded jurisprudence in many reports that are narrated from him in mos matters of jurisprudence.

May you always be successful

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Qur'anic Exegesis (Tafsir) . Sunni-Shi'a . Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq

Is the mystical Quran commentary ascribed to Imam Jafar as-Sadiq, as contained in al-Sulami’s Haqaiq-al Tafsir, considered acceptable and authentic for the Shia?

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. This work is not considered to be sufficient in terms of authenticity, and the ascriptions cannot be taken at face value, although it is possible for someone experienced in the field to make use of some of the concepts if they appear in traditions that are of a higher value in terms of authenticity.

May you always be successful

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Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq . Abu Bakr

Is Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (AS) a descendant of Abu Bakr?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

No. We don't have any authentic narration in this meaning. This narration is fabricated for political reasons and has no value in the eyes of scholars who researched the chain of the narrators. It is narrated from Abdul Azeez ibn Muhammad al-Azdi who is unknown narrator even among Sunni scholars. (Lisaan al-Meezan 2:32).

Muhammad son of Abu Bakr was a pious follower of Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Wassalam.

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Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq . Qur'anic Exegesis (Tafsir) . Sufism

Is the tafsir ascribed to Imam al-Sadiq (as) - often used by some Sufis - considered reliable by us?

Our scholars study the chain of narrators and the text of every narration to assess the authenticity of it. We do not say that all narrations claimed to be from Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) are authentic.

Wassalam.

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Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq

Which close companion of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (as) instantly leapt into a blazing fire pit when he was commanded to do so by him?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 2 years ago

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Sahl Ibn al-Hasan al-Khurasani who was one of the followers of Ahlul- Bayt in Khurasan (a province in Iran) came to Medina to meet Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (as). Sahl al-Khurasani said: "O son of the Messenger of Allah! You are of the Imams of Ahlul-Bayt. What prevents you from getting your right (i.e., the rule) while you find more than one hundred thousand Shi’a who are ready to fight for you?”

The Imam (as) asked him to sit down, and then ordered to turn on the oven that was in the house. After the oven became very hot and turned red, the Imam (as) said: "O Khurasani step into the oven and sit in it.”The Khurasani said: "My master, O son of the Messenger of Allah! Do not punish me by fire and make it easy for me.”

At this time, Harun al-Makki (ra) entered the room, and after the greetings exchanged, the Imam (as) told him to put down his shoes and to sit down inside the oven. He did so and the Imam (as) started talking to Sahl about Khurasan as if nothing has happened.

After some time, the Imam (as) said: "O Khurasani stand up and look inside the oven.”Sahl looked into the oven and saw Harun sitting cross-legged inside the fire. Then Imam al-Sadiq (as) asked Harun to come out of oven and he came out healthy with no burn or injury.

At this time, the Imam (as) asked Sahl: "How many individuals do you know in Khurasan like this man?”

Sahl replied: "By Allah, not even one.”The Imam (as) confirmed his saying and said, "We do not rise at this time when we do not even have five helpers (like him). We know better about the proper time.”

(Bihar, v47, p123, Hadith #172; also in Manaqib by Ibn Shahr Ashub)

[I copy and pasted that from A Shi'ite Encyclopedia because I am a little lazy]

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Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq . Fiqh (Jurisprudence)

Where can I find the sound chains of transmitters of the fiqh of Imam Ja'far Sadiq?

The chain of transmitters from Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (AS) are mentioned
in books of E'lm Al-Rijaal like Rijaal Al-Kishshi and many similar books of
narrators like :
1. Wasael Al-Shia by Al-Hurr Al-Amili
2. Kitab Al-Najaashi
3. Rijal Al-Toosi
4. Al-Fihrist by Al-Toosi
5. Fihrist Muntajab al-Deen al Qummi
6. Ma'alim al-Ulama by Ibn Shahr Aashoob
7. Al-Tahreer al-Taawoosi
8. Rijal Ibn Abi Dawood
9. Jami' Al-Ruwaat by Al-Ardabili
10. Tanqeeh Al-Maqal by Al-Mamaqaani
11. Rijal Al-Kalbasi by abi Al-Huda Al-Kalbasi
12. Thiqaat Ar-Rijal by Hibat Al-Deen Al-Shahrastani
13. Mo'jam Rijal Al-Hadeeth by Al-Sayyed Al-Khoei
14. Khaatimat Kitab Wasael Al-Shia by Al-Hurr Al-Amili
15. Al-Mausoo'ah Al-Rijaaliyah Al-Muyassarah by Sheikh Al-Turabi and
Sheikh Al-Rahaee

Wassalaam.

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Body . Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq

Where can I learn more about the questions on the human body that were answered by Imam Jafar Sadiq (AS)?

Tawheed al-Mufadhdhal is very good book in this regard. You can find it in the internet.

Wassalam.

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Imam Musa al-Kazim . Ismailis . Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq

Was Ismail son of Imam al-Sadiq (as) designated as an Imam by his father but passed away in his lifetime? And if so, why was there a change in decree regarding this matter that resulted in Imam Musa Kazim (as) becoming the next Imam instead?

There is no single authentic narration from Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) has ever said that his son Ismail will be the Imam after him. On the contrary, there are authentic narrations from Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) stating that Ismail is not the Imam. When Ismail passed away during the life of his father, Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) opened his coffin many times and called people to witness his death and warned them from thinking that Ismail will succeed him as an Imam.

No change in decree regarding this mater at all. Imam Musa Ibn Jafar (AS) was the Imam right from the beginning when the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) informed about the names of the twelve Imams.

The dangerous political situation of Abbasids against Ahlul Bayt (AS), did not allow the names of some Imams to be declared in public as the tyrant rulers were after their lives. Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) made his last well for five persons to save Imam Musa Al-Kadhim (AS) from the evil of the Abbasid ruler Abu Jafar al-Mansour. Imam made his last well for : 1. His son Abdullah, 2. His wife Hameeda, 3. Al-Mansour himself, 4. The ruler of Madina on behalf of Al-Mansour and 5. Imam Musa Ibn Jafar (AS).

BY this way, Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) could save Imam Musa Al-Kadhim from the evil acts of Al-Mansour.

The claim of Imamate of Ismail was made by people supported by Abbasid rulers to weaken the unity of the Shia. As he was dead when Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS was martyred, the Abbasid agents claimed his son Mohammad Ibn Ismail as an Imam.

If you read about this mater, you will clearly see that here is comparison between the knowledge and behavior of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim (AS) and Mohammad Ibn Ismail at all.

The Imamate of Imam Musa Ibn Jafar Al-Kadhim (AS) is supported by most authentic evidence, exactly like the evidence of Imamate of Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) and previous Imams (AS).

Wassalam.

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Praise . Abu Bakr . Grandparents . Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq

Is it true that Abu Bakr was the great grandfather of Imam al Sadiq (as) and he used to praise him?

Rebecca Masterton, Dr Rebecca Masterton graduated with a BA in Japanese Language and Literature; an MA in Comparative East Asian and African Literature and a PhD in Islamic literature of West Africa. She has been... Answered 3 years ago

Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (as) was a descendent of Abu Bakr through his mother. After Abu Bakr died, his wife Asma married Imam Ali, and thus Abu Bakr's son, Muhammad,was raised by 'Ali ibn Abi Talib. He became a staunch 'Alawi supporter, openly protesting against the corruption of the third caliph 'Uthman and taking part in the siege against 'Uthman's palace. He became a general in the army of Imam Ali, and fought for him at the Battle of the Camel (against Talha, Zubayr and his own sister Aisha) and at Siffeen against Mu'awiya (who had been made governor of Syria by 'Umar ibn Khattab). 'Ali ibn Abi Talib made him governor of Egypt during his short caliphate, but Ibn Abi Bakr was killed by the army of Amr ibn al-As who operated under Mu'awiya's governorship.

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Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq . Dream Interpretation

Is the book on dream interpretation that is attributed to Imam al-Sadiq (sa), called تفسير الأحلام, actually from him? If yes, is there any proof for it?

Our leading scholars in Elm al-Hadeeth did not confirm the authenticity of this book.

We do not say that everything in it is wrong, but cannot confirm everything mentioned in it unless and until we have authentic evidence that it was said by Imam Al-Sadiq (AS).

Wassalam.