Returning to Madina: After the captives were freed, Imam Sajjad (as) returned to Madina. He lived there for the rest of his life, under the rule of the Umayyad caliphs.
A dangerous time: It was a dangerous time. The rulers watched the family of the Prophet (saww) closely, and anyone who spoke openly against them was in danger. So the Imam taught quietly, through prayer, character and good deeds.
Imam for 34 years: He became the Imam in 61 AH and led the community for about 34 years. He passed away in Madina, around 95 AH, and is buried in the graveyard of Jannat al-Baqi, next to his uncle Imam Hasan (as).
Example
Teaching by living well: Sometimes the best way to teach is not by shouting, but by living so well that people see the truth in your life. Imam Sajjad (as) taught Islam through his worship and his kindness.
Key Terms
- Jannat al-Baqi (جنت البقیع) — the historic graveyard of Madina
- Umayyads (بنو امیہ) — the ruling family of that time
- Imamate of 34 years — from 61 AH to about 95 AH
Fresh diagram to be drawn: Timeline — 38 AH birth in Madina → 61 AH Karbala → return to Madina → about 95 AH passing away in Madina.
- Imam Sajjad (as) returned to Madina and lived there for the rest of his life.
- He led the community for about 34 years, from 61 AH to about 95 AH.
- He is buried in Jannat al-Baqi in Madina.