The sixth Imam: Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (as) was the sixth Imam of the Ahlul Bayt (as). He was the son of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (as), the grandson of Imam Sajjad (as), and the great-grandson of Imam Husayn (as).
Al-Sadiq, the Truthful One: He was born in Madina, around 83 AH. His title was "al-Sadiq", which means "the Truthful One". He was called this because he was known for always speaking the truth, even when it was hard.
His mother Umm Farwa: His mother was Sayyida Umm Farwa, the daughter of al-Qasim ibn Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr. Through his father he came from the family of Imam Ali (as), and through his mother he was also connected to the family of Abu Bakr.
Example
A nickname earned over a lifetime: A person whose nickname is "the Truthful One" must have earned it over a lifetime. Imam al-Sadiq (as) was truthful in his words, his promises and his dealings — even with his enemies.
Key Terms
- al-Sadiq (الصادق) — the Truthful One
- Sixth Imam — the sixth of the Twelve Imams (as)
- Ja'fari Madhhab (مذہب جعفری) — the school of Islamic law named after Imam al-Sadiq (as)
Fresh diagram to be drawn: Family tree — from Imam Husayn (as) to Imam Sajjad (as) to Imam al-Baqir (as) to Imam al-Sadiq (as). In Project Desk colours.
- Imam al-Sadiq (as) was the sixth Imam, son of Imam al-Baqir (as).
- "Sadiq" means the Truthful One.
- He was born in Madina, around 83 AH.