Imam Jafar Sadiq رحمتہ اللہ علیہ
Sayyiduna Imam Ja’far Sadiq رحمتہ اللہ علیہ was born on the 17th of Rabi’-ul-Awwal in the year of 80 or 83 AH on the day of Monday in Madinah. His appellation was Abu Abdullah and Abu Ismail whereas his title was Sadiq, Faadil and Taahir.1He رحمتہ اللہ علیہ would always tell the truth, so he was known as ‘Sadiq’. He was exactly as his name suggested and his actions reflected that too.
Noble Lineage
The mother of Sayyiduna Imam Ja’far Sadiq رحمتہ اللہ علیہ was Sayyidatuna Umm Farwa Bint Qasim Bin Muhammad Bin Abu Bakr رضی اللہ عنہ. His father’s name was Sayyiduna Imam Muhammad Baaqir Bin Ali Zain al-Aa’bideen Bin Imam Husain رضی اللہ عنہ. Meaning that Imam Ja’far Sadiq رحمتہ اللہ علیہ was ‘Siddeeqi’ from his mother’s side of the family and a ‘Husaini Sayyid’ from his father’s side.
Rank of Imam Ja’far Sadiq رحمتہ اللہ علیہ
Sayyiduna Imam Ja’far Sadiq رحمتہ اللہ علیہ is a Taabi’i [from the generation after the Prophet ﷺ. He saw two noble companions; Sayyiduna Anas Bin Maalik and Sayyiduna Sahl Bin Sa’d رضی اللہ عنہ . His son, Sayyiduna Imam Musa Kaazim, Imam Abu Hanifah, Imam Maalik, Sayyiduna Sufyaan Thawri and Sayyiduna Sufyaan Bin Uyaynah رحمتہ اللہ علیہ all took blessings from Sayyiduna Imam Ja’far Sadiq رحمتہ اللہ علیہ .
8 Saying of Imam Jafar Sadiq رحمتہ للہ علیہ
- If you desire the longevity of a blessing Allah has bestowed upon you then thank Him for it as much as you can.
- If you feel a delay in sustenance, recite استغفراللہ abundantly.
- Allah Almighty ordered the Earth: O Earth! Serve whoever worships Me and tire the one who serves you.
- Give charity to increase your wealth and pay Zakah to protect your wealth.
- Allah Almighty prohibited usury so that people do not discontinue doing good.
- Allah Almighty deprives the one who is wasteful in his spending.
- Refrain from arguing and fighting regarding religion for it occupies the heart and creates hypocrisy.
- The one who embraces moderation will never be poor.
Passing Away
On the 15th of Rajab 148 AH, a wretched individual poisoned Sayyiduna Imam Ja’far Sadiq رحمتہ اللہ علیہ and this was the cause of his martyrdom. His shrine is in Jannah-tul-Baqi next to his father, Imam Muhammad Baaqir رحمتہ اللہ علیہ