Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin

Ali ibn Husayn (علي بن الحسين‎), also known as Zayn al-Abidin (the adornment of the worshippers) and Imam al-Sajjad (The Prostrating Imam), was the fourth Muslim Imam from Ahl al-Bayt, after his father Husayn ibn Ali, his uncle Hasan ibn Ali, and his grandfather Ali ibn Abi Talib. Ali ibn Husayn survived the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE, after which he and other surviving family members and companions of Husayn were taken to Yazid I in Damascus. Eventually, he was allowed to return to Medina, where he led a secluded life with a few intimate companions.

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Kunya . Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin

Does Imam Sajjad (AS) have the Kunya Abu Bakr? If so, how did he acquire this Kunya? Was it due to a particular reason, such as an affinity for camels? Additionally, are there any scholars who dispute this claim?

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 5 months ago

We don't have any authentic source to suggest that Imam Al-Sajjad had such Kenya at all. He had four Kenya's; Abul Hasan, Abul Husain, Abu Muhammad and Abu Abdillah.
'Wassalam.

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Early Islamic History . Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin . Sayyida Zaynab bt. 'Ali

What are the accurate dates of birth for Imam Sajjad (as) and Bibi Zainab (sa), considering that two different dates are often cited for each? Which dates are deemed the most reliable?

According to many authentic sources, the date of birth of Imam Al-Sajjad (AS) is 5th of Shaban, and the date of birth of Bibi Zainab is 5th of Jumada Al-Ola.

Usually you might find in some books other narrations.

Wassalam..

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Bay'ah . Usul al-Kafi . Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin

Is it true that the Imam Zayn al-'Abidin (AS) pledged allegiance to Yazid and that it is mentioned in Usul-al-Kafi?

No, it is untrue. Imam Zainul Abudeen (AS) never pledged allegiance to Yazid or any wrongdoer. None of our Infallible Imams pledged allegiance to any wrongdoer.

Wassalam.

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Du'a (Supplication) . God (Allah) . Ahl al-Bayt . Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin . Hadith al-Nur

I have read that in the Monday dua of Imam Sajjad (as) it reads that there was no witness when Allah created the heavens and Earth. If the Noor of the Prophet (s) and Ahlulbayt (a) had already been created, would they not have been witnesses?

Allah The Exalted Has Created the Noor of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) with out any witness. They were the first creatures. Creating these most sacred servants of Allah (SWT) is the start of the creation of the heavens and earth and took place with out any witness.

‘Wassalam.

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Ali al-Akbar b. al-Husayn . Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin

I recently read somewhere that Ali Akbar was older than Imam Sajjad (AS). Is this true? Is the birth date of Imam Sajjad (AS) disputed?

Majority of our great Shia Ulama say that Imam Zainul Abudeen (AS) was elder than Hazrat Ali Akbar (AS). This is stated by:

1. Shaikh Al-Tousi in Kitab Al-Ghaibah based on an authentic narration frim Al-Fudhail Ibn Yasaar from Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (AS).
2. Shaikh Al-Mufeed in his book Al-Irshad.

3. Shaikh Al-Tabrasi in Taaj Al-Mawaaleed and also in his book known as E’laam Al-Wara.

4. Abul Qasim Al-Kodinar in Al-Estighathah.

5. Shaikh Sadouq in Al-Amaali.

6. Al-Qadhi Al-Nu’man Al-Maghribi in Sharh Al-Akhbaar who said that it is opinion of Shia Ulama in general.

7. Allamah Al-Hilli in Al-Mustajaad Minal Irshad.

8. Ibn Haatam Al-A’aamili in Al-Durr Al-Nadheem.

9. Ibn Tawoos in Rabee3 Al-Shia.

Many Sunni historians and Ulama claimed that Hazrat Ali Akbar (AS) is elder than Imam Zainul Abideen (AS) according to their own narrations.
Few of our Shia Ulama like Ibn Idrees Al-Hilli in his book Al-Saraa'ir and Ibn Shahr Aashoob in Al-Manaaqib, and Inb Jareer ibn Rustom in Dalaa'il Al-Imamah, and Shaheed Al-Thani in Al-Doroos had this opinion that Hazrat Ali Akbar (AS) is the elder.

Wassalam.

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Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin

I have heard that Imam Zain-ul-Abideen AS prohibited people from cursing even the killers of Imam Hussain AS. Is this true?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 3 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

I have not come across such a view, but this would not be aligned with the overall direction of Ahlul Bayt (a.s).

In one of Imam al-Sajjad's (a.s.) supplications, in al-Sahifah al-Sajjadiyah, he (a.s.) says:

اللَّهُمَّ الْعَنْ أَعْدَاءَهُمْ مِنَ الْأَوَّلِينَ وَ الآْخِرِينَ ، وَ مَنْ رَضِيَ بِفِعَالِهِمْ وَ أَشْيَاعَهُمْ وَ أَتْبَاعَهُمْ .

O God, curse their enemies among those of old and the later folk,and all those pleased with their acts,and their adherents and followers! [Supplication 48]

And Allah knows best.

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Battle of Karbala . Illness . Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin

Is it true that Imam Sajjad (as) was ill while in Karbala? What kind of illness did he have?

Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb, Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb has a BA in Law from Guilan University, Iran and has also undertaken Hawzah studies in Qom. He used to be a Cultural Affairs director of Ethics Group of Al-Mustafa... Answered 5 years ago

Salaamun Alaikum

SHAFAQNA – Imam Sajjad (AS) had severe stomach ache in Karbala to an extent that he could not carry weapons or fight [1,2,3]. The illness started in Karbala and not from the time Imam Hussain (AS) started his journey towards Iraq. Of course his illness was a divine plan so that one child would remain from Imam Hussain (AS) to undertake the Imamate and the leadership of Muslims.

[1] Basaerul Darajat, Saffar Qomi, Pages 148 and 163.

[2] Alershad, Sheikh Mofeed, Page 114.

[3] E’alammul Wara, Tabarsi, Page 246.

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Battle of Karbala . Sayyid . Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin

Is it true that if Imam Sajjad (AS) had been martyred in Karbala there would have been no Sayyid in the world today? Are all Sadaat in the world only from the progeny of Imam Hussain (AS)?

Allah (SWT) the Glorious, has saved Imam al-Sajjad (AS) in Kerbala to
keep the Imamate which is compulsory not only for Islam and Muslims
but also for the whole universe. Sadaat are not only the grand
children of Imam Husain (AS) but also the grand children of Imam Hasan
(AS) who are also called Hasani Sadaat. In fact all the Grand Children of Bani
Hashim, the grand-father of the Holy Prophet (SAWA) are called
Saadaat.

Wassalaam.

Battle of Karbala . Sayyid . Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin

Is it true that if Imam Sajjad (AS) had been martyred in Karbala there would have been no Sayyid in the world today? Are all Sadaat in the world only from the progeny of Imam Hussain (AS)?

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... Answered 5 years ago

Well, there are also a lot of descendants of Imam al-Hasan (A) especially in places like Morocco. It is recorded to have been said that if Imam al-Husayn (A) was killed, there would be no grandson of the Prophet (S) alive on the earth anymore, in the sense of the son of the daughter of the Prophet (S). This is true, as Imam Hasan (A) had already been martyred by that time.

However the line of the Imamate went through Imam al-Sajjad (A) so the line of the imamate would have been cut off in that way.

Anyway, it is a good question and demonstrates excellent critical thinking skills!

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Marriage . Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin

Is it true that Imam Zayn al Abidin (as) got married when he was a teenager? If yes, was that the usual age of marriage for the other Imams as well?

The age of marriage according to Islamic teachings is as soon as the male and female need to be married. It is called now a days early marriage but it is in fact "the marriage on time".

The marriages of the Infallible Imams and their children were on time which is soon after puberty and was never delayed. In fact , it is Makrouh (disliked) to delay marriage.

Wassalam.

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Rafidi . Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin . Zayd ibn Ali

Does the term Rafidah originate from Zaid ibn Ali, the son of Imam Ali Zain al-Abideen?

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answer updated 6 years ago

as salam alaikum

according to some scholarly views, the term "Rafidah" existed before Zayd Ibn 'Ali and it was used to indicate those who oppose someone or something, especially an adverse established government.

In some Sunni sources, after the uprising of Zayd Ibn 'Ali, the term was attributed to those who deserted him when he reportedly refused to dissociate himself from the Shaykhayn. According to this view, from this episode onwards, the term "Rafidah" was referred to indicate those who rejected the Shaykhayn or the three caliphs. Zaydi sources however attribute the Rafd (rejection) to the "rejection of Zayd" or the"rejection of jihad" in more general terms. The Zaydis were among the firsts - if not the first - to write against the Rafidah meaning the Imamiyyah.

Eventually some segments of the Imamiyyah took pride in being called "Rafidah" and in several Imami sources the term has been used with a sense of honor. However not all Imamis nowadays like to be identified as such.

Later on, in Sunni rijali books a distinction was done between a "Shi'i" as one who preferred 'Ali over all companions, and a "Rafidi" as one who rejects the three caliphs.

With prayers for your success.

Rafidi . Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin . Zayd ibn Ali

Does the term Rafidah originate from Zaid ibn Ali, the son of Imam Ali Zain al-Abideen?

This is a false claim fabricated by Ibn Taymiyyah, the godfather of Wahhabism and most of the terrorist groups. He made this claim in his book Minhaj al-Sunnah , volume 1, page 35. The term Rafidhah was used long before the time of Zayd ibn Ali ( AS).

Rafidah is plural of Rafidi from Rafadha ( رفض) which means in Arabic language ( to reject ). It was used for any person or group who rejects something. The term Rafidhah is commonly used for the followers of Ahlul Bayt who rejected the Saqeefa rulers.
1. The enemies of Imam Ali (AS) who rejected his leadership and fought against him in the battle of The Camel, were called Rafidha of Basra. This is been recorded in a letter from Mu'awiyah Ibn Sufiyan to Amr Ibn al-Aass. ( Nassr bin Muzahim, Waq'at Siffeen, P 34). This goes to the time after the battle of The Camel when Zayd ibn Ali was not born.

2. When Al-Farazdaq , the famous poem, praised Imam Ali Zayn al-Aabideen Al-Sajjad (AS) in front of the Umayyad tyrant, Abdul Malik Bin Marwan asked him: Are you a Rafidhi? Al-Farazdaq replied him: If loving The Progeny of the Prophet is Rafdh, I am a Rafidhi. ( Amaali al-Murtadha, V. 1, P. 68). This incident took place in Makkah when Zayd was either not born yet or very little child.

3.Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (AS) who was martyred eight years before the revolt of Zayd, mentioned Rafidhah. Abul Jaroud narrated that a man told Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir: A person called us with a name. Imam asked him: What is the name? He replied: He called us Rafidhah. Imam al-Baqir pointed to him chest and said: I am also from the Rafidhah and Rafidhah are from me. ( Bihaar al-Anwaar , vol 65, page 97).

4. The term Rafidhah was mentioned in many narrations from Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (AS) and Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) as a title for seventy believers who left Firaon and joined Prophet Muses (AS) and called Rafidhah because they rejected Firaon.( Al-Mahaasin by al-Burqi, page 119).

5. In many Hadeeths from Ahlul Bayt (AS) about people calling the followers if Ahlul Bayt as Rafidhah, the Imams said: Blessed name for you, because you rejected the wrong and believed in the Truth, while your enemies have rejected the Truth and believed in the wrong.(Tafseer Furat al-Koofi, page 376 and 377).

6. Al-Shafi'ee who was a well known Sunni Imam has mentioned in his poetry : If loving Ahlul Bayt is Rafdh, then let all humans and Jinns witness that I'm a Rafidhi.

Wassalam.