Birth Anniversary of 8th Imam Ali ar-Ridha (A.S.)

Birth Anniversary of 8th Imam Ali ar-Ridha (A.S.) – September 28, 2012 / 11 Dhu Al Qa’dah

Name: Ali Title: Ar-Ridha Designation: 8th Imam Kunyat: Abul Hasan Father: 7th Imam Musa Al-Kadhim (A.S.) Mother: Bibi Suttana/Umul Baneen Born: 11th Dhul-Qida 148AH/765AD Died: 17/29th Safar 203 AH/818AD Martyred: Poisoned by Mamoon Buried: Mashhad, Khorasan Lived: 55 Years

Salaams on you, O dearest Imam!
O master of the sacred sanctuary
You are majestic and kind
You are the jewel of the crown of Muhammad

On 11th of Dhu Al Qa’dah, 148 Hijrah, a son was born in the house of Imam Musa Ibn-e-Jaffar (A.S.) who took over the position of the Imam of Islam, after his father. He was named Ali and titled Ridha. The honorable and gracious mother of the Imam (A.S.) was Najmah, who was considered to be the most notable and distinguished lady in the realm of wisdom and faith.

Right from the childhood period, he accompanied his father. Imam Musa Kazim (A.S.) who repeatedly told his friends that, “He is the Imam following him.”

As such, Makhzoomi says one day Imam Musa Ibn-e-Jaffar (A.S.) summoned and gathered us and said, “I invited you to be witnesses that this child (son) is my executor, and successor.”

Some examples of the Imam’s vast knowledge and intellect are narrated when Mamoon invited scholars from different schools of thought to attend a debate over theological issues of the doctrine of faith.

Mamoon, who was the caliphate at that time asked the Imam (AS) to take charge of the affairs of the Muslim government to which the Imam refused, because Mamoon’s government policies were contrary to the principles of Islam and the teachings of the Holy Prophet (SAW). Thereafter Mamoon asked the Imam (AS) to be his successor. Imam reluctantly agreed with the condition that he will not be asked to take part in any government tasks or policies during the lifetime of Mamoon.

The best gift we could give to our Holy imam (AS) is to try to emulate his conduct and improve our Akhlaq, as our dearest Imam has shown exemplary character, generosity and tolerance.

The Imam (AS) has said that Allah (SWT) increases the dignity of those who forgive others.

On this auspicious and divine occasion we extend our Heartiest and Happy Greetings.

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