Two great legacies: Imam al-Hadi (as) left two great legacies. The first is his teaching — above all Ziyarat Jamia Kabira, and the many letters and answers that scholars recorded and passed on.
His son and successor: The second is his son and successor, Imam Hasan al-Askari (as). Imam al-Hadi (as) prepared him carefully for the Imamate, so that when the time came, the community would know its next guide. That preparation mattered even more because the next Imam after him would be the father of Imam al-Mahdi (ajtf).
His shrine in Samarra: His shrine in Samarra, next to his son Imam al-Askari (as), remains a holy place for Shia Muslims. Millions visit it, remember the Imams (as), and pray there, even after its destruction and rebuilding in recent times.
Example
Good students and good books: A good teacher leaves behind good students and good books. Imam al-Hadi (as) left both: his son Imam al-Askari (as), and his teachings that we still read today.
Key Terms
- Janashin / Successor (جانشین) — the one who comes after, carrying the same trust
- Samarra Shrine (روضہ سامراء) — the holy shrine of Imam al-Hadi (as) and Imam al-Askari (as)
- Imam al-Askari (as) (امام حسن العسکری) — the eleventh Imam, son of Imam al-Hadi (as)
Quran or Hadith
No specific Quran verse or Hadith is quoted in this topic. — to be checked.
Fresh diagram to be drawn: Family tree — Imam al-Hadi (as) to Imam al-Askari (as) to Imam al-Mahdi (ajtf), showing the chain of Imamate.
- Imam al-Hadi (as) left his teachings, especially Ziyarat Jamia Kabira.
- He prepared his son Imam al-Askari (as) to be the next Imam.
- His shrine in Samarra is still visited by millions today.