Imam Jawad: A Blessed Newborn

Imam Muhammad ibn ‘Ali ibn Musa also called al-Jawad (‘the generous’) and al-Taqi (‘the
pious’) – was a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, the ninth of the Twelve Imams. According to historical accounts, he was the youngest of the twelve Imams, as well as the shortest-lived of them. This article is a short biography that offers a glimpse of the Imam’s life – his Imamate, marriage, offspring, and his wisdom implemented in his spiritual and social life. Imam al- Jawad was known for his deep knowledge and sharpness, despite his young age, in his lectures, debates, as well as handling people’s questions. He was also
active in the socio-political sphere, where he a. gave permission to Shi‘as to infiltrate the court, b. created strong communication networks, and c. prevented hadith distortion.