Foundation of the school: Imam al-Baqir (as) built the foundation of the school of the Ahlul Bayt (as). Before him, the teachings of the family of the Prophet (saww) were passed on mostly in secret, because the rulers were harsh.
Opening the door: He opened the door. He trained hundreds of students, who carried his teachings to Iraq, Persia and beyond. His son, Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (as), then built a much greater school on the same foundation.
Far less without him: Without the work of Imam al-Baqir (as), the world would know far less about the Quran, the Hadith and the fiqh of the Ahlul Bayt (as) today.
Example
A foundation, not decoration: A foundation is not the most beautiful part of a house, but without it the house cannot stand. Imam al-Baqir (as) laid the foundation of the school of the Ahlul Bayt (as).
Key Terms
- School of the Ahlul Bayt (مکتب اہل بیت) — the teachings of the family of the Prophet (saww)
- Foundation (بنیاد) — the base on which later work was built
- Imam al-Baqir (as) founded the open teaching of the Ahlul Bayt (as).
- He trained hundreds of students who spread his teachings.
- His son Imam al-Sadiq (as) built a greater school on this foundation.