Imam Javad,s life (P.B.U.H)
Imam Javad (P.B.U.H) as the ninth Imam of the Shiites was born in Medina, at the time of Mammon’s caliphate. His father was Imam Reza (P.B.U.H) and his mother was Khazaran, one of the best women of her time. After the martyrdom of Imam Reza, Imam Javad reached Imamate while he was just seven years old, but he was a perfect example of the morality and virtue. He was forced to marry Mammon’s girl to provide more freedom for Shiites religious activities and himself in the community but at the time of next caliph he was summoned to Baghdad and finally Imam Javad was poisoned and martyred by the order of the caliph through his wife. He was buried in the Kazemayn city.
Elham Sadeqi
Imam Al_Jawad's biography
Imam Mohammad_ibn_ Ali (a.s) was born on the 10th of Rajab 195 AH in Medina. His father Imam_ar_Redha (a.s) had undertaken his upbringing and shed rays of light from his great soul onto him. His famous epithets are Al_Jawad (the generous) and Al_Tagiy (the pious). Al_Ma’moon, the Abbasi caliph, had tried to deceive him with different types of provocations, but he was not deceived.
When his father was martyred, he was only 7 years old. He undertook the imamate and the religious leadership after his father for 17 years and he was martyred at the age of 25. He with his talents, geniuses and great endless scientific abilities has proven luminous realities adopted by the Shia, that an Imam must be the most aware and virtuous of the people of his time and the one who has more knowledge than any one else, regardless of being young or old. He always answered all complicated philosophical, theological and jurisprudential questions that were asked by famous scholars.
He established the bases of knowledge and used his short holy life to spread knowledge, teach different sciences and merge intellect with Islamic sciences and literature. A great number of scholars and narrators joined him to learn different Islamic sciences.
By: Maryam Miraghaei
Three dimensions of Hazrat Fatima's (as) personality according to Ayatollah Khamenei
Presently, these days belong to the most superior woman who walked on the earth, the greatest lady throughout history: Lady Fatima (as). She was an exemplary woman, who, although lived a short life and departed earth as a young lady, is a role model for all zealous, devout Muslim men and women, and even non-Muslim people who are familiar with her prestigious position.
We should follow Fatima’s lead. During the life of Fatima (as), there is one point that we should consider. Here, we will not question the degree of her spiritual position and knowledge; we are not even capable of comprehending the spiritual greatness of Fatima (as). In fact, at the top of human spirituality and perfection, only God knows and understands the high level of such individuals–and others at their level. Thus, Fatima (as) is only known to her husband, her great father Mohammad (pbuh), and her pure children. The people of her time, of other times, and we in this era are not able to recognize the brilliance and splendour of her spirituality. The bright light of spirituality is not detectable by everybody’s eyes; our short-sighted and weak eyes are unable to see the luminosity of humanity in these great personalities.
Therefore, we do not discuss the definition of Fatima’s (as) spirituality. However, in her ordinary life, there is an important point: on the one hand, as a Muslim woman, she perfectly performs her duties at home and behaves nicely towards her husband and children; on the other hand, as a zealous, tireless person she acts for her causes. In political events, shortly after the death of her father Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), she went to the mosque, gave a speech, expressed her position and defended her cause. Hence, she represented a marvellous, fighting personality that is tireless, enduring, and tolerant.
The third aspect of her life reveals her as a devotee of Allah, who performs prayers in the dark of nights, uprises for Allah, and is humble before Allah; and, in the worshipping chamber, this young lady worships and speaks to God like the old pious people. Combining these three dimensions is the luminous point in the life of Fatima (as). She did not separate the three dimensions.
Some people think that those who worship God are only concerned with prayers and worship, and cannot be involved in politics. Or, some people think that those–women and men–who are active in politics and the arena of jihad on the path of Allah, if a woman, she cannot perform her duties at home as a mother and a wife; and as a man, he cannot be a good businessman, husband or father.
They think these qualities are contradictory. Whereas, in the view of Islam, these aspects not only reveal that there are no contradictions, but they are also helpful towards achieving the perfect human personality.
Ayatollah Khamenei, December 13, 1989
Lifestyle and personality dimensions of Lady Masoumeh (A.S)
Hazrat Fatemeh Masoumeh (A.S.) had a lofty and eminent personality; the holy Ahlul Bayt (A.S.) pointed out her glory and reverence. Not only before her birth, but also before the birth of her honorable father, some Imams (A.S.) remarked her, and they referred to her high status, some of which are mentioned here.
Imam Sadiq (A.S.), in a hadith, before the birth of this elegant progeny, spoke of the virtues of her pilgrimage and shrine, drawing the attention of Shi’a Muslims to her and noted: “The city of Qom is our shrine, in which a woman from my offspring is/will be buried, the name of whom is Fatemeh and whoever visits her, paradise is for him…”
Now we indicate to some virtues which show her greatness among others offsprings. One of her virtues was her knowledge about Islam and the household’s sciences. She was one of the narrators of traditions and there are some narrations that we can see her name in their documents. Professor Amini in his noble book, Alghadir, has cited to some of these traditions; for example, she has narrated the famous tradition “Ghadir” that denotes her eminent position.
In addition, after Lady Fatima, any women hasn’t achieved Doomsday intercessor rank like Hazrat Masoome (Peace be upon her). All these statements indicate significant wisdom, dignity, and grandeur of this honorable lady of Islam.
Surely, because of these moral features, she has achieved this dignity, because lmam Musa Kazim (pbuh) had 37 children, and just this honurable lady outshines like ornament among them. Neither of her siblings are equal to her (or are not her balance either).
Imam Sadiq (pbuh) says: Know that Qom is my adytum and my children’s adytum after me. A lady of my children is going to pass away there. She is Musa ’s daughter.
By: Fatemeh Ardestani, Raziyeh Zareaan, Maryam Miraghaei
The educational lifestyle in Imam Hassan Askari’s teachings
The Infallible Imams are the best exemplars for those who want to be blessed in this world and the hereafter. To receive comprehensive and exhaustive plan for individual and social training, we should study their practical and theoretical lifestyle. In this article, we want to explain Imam Hasan Askari’s educational lifestyle, but it is not possible to mention all educational teachings here, so only some examples are given.
One of his noticeable teachings, the same like the other Imams’, is assiduity in worshipping God and obedience to Him.
People were absolutely fascinated and moved by his worshiping God and praying. His worshiping reminded them about God and made them change. Even, some of those who were astray from the right way were guided then through this way. Sometimes, He guided them indirectly, like prompting others to cogitate (think) through asking questions.
In addition, he would guide the people by answering the new religious and juridical doubts.
He also tended to have a simple lifestyle. Once, Kamel Ben Ibrahim Madani saw Imam dressing soft clothes. He thought to himself, why Imam is wearing soft clothes but encourages us to equality with the religious brothers and forbids us to use these clothes. At that moment, Imam smiled and showed him the dungaree he was wearing under it and said: I am wearing this dungaree for God and this soft cloth is for you.
From:
Mobaleghan magazine/ in Khordad, 1381, number 29 / look at the personal and social lifestyle of Imam Hasan Askari. https://hawzah.net/fa/Magazine/View/2689/4280/27811
By: Leila Yaghobi/Rezvan Liravi/Zahra Abubaleh