7th Imam- Musa Kazim (PBUH)

Imam Musa Kazim (PBUH)

Imam Musa Ibn Ja‘far Al-Kazim (Arabic: موسى بن جعفر الکاظم‎), is known for his nickname Al-Kazim (the forbearing), Generosity was synonymous with his name and no beggar ever returned from his door empty handed. Even after his martyrdom, he continued to be obliging and was generous to his devotees who came to his holy tomb with prayers and behests which were invariably granted by God. Thus, one of his additional titles is also “Bab Al-Hawaij” (the door to fulfilling needs).he is the seventh Shia Imam after his father Imam Sadiq (PBUH). He is regarded by Sunnis as a renowned scholar and was contemporary with the Abbasid caliphs, Al-Mansur and Harun al-Rashid. He lived in very difficult times, in hiding, until he finally martyred in Baghdad in the prison through

6th Imam- Sadiq (PBUH)

Imam Sadiq (PBUH)

Imam Ja’far Ibn Muḥammad Al-Ṣadiq (Arabic: جعفر بن محمد الصادق‎) (PBUH) was known as Imam sadiq, was a descendant of Imam Ali (PBUH) from his father’s side and a descendant of Lady Fatimah (PBUH) from his mother’s side and was himself a prominent jurist. He is revered as an Imam by the Shia and as a renowned Islamic scholar and personality by Sunni Muslims. The Shia Muslims consider him to be the Sixth Imam or leader and spiritual successor to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He is highly respected by both Sunni and Shia Muslims for his great Islamic scholarship, pious character, great personal merits and academic contributions.

Shia Islamic “Fiq’h” (jurisprudence), “Ja’fari” jurisprudence is named after him. The books on Ja’fari jurisprudence were later registered

5th Imam- Baqir (PBUH)

Imam Baqir (PBUH)

Imam Muḥammad Al-Baqir (Arabic: محمد الباقر ‎) was Known as Baqir (the one who splits open knowledge). He is the fifth Shia Imam after his father Imam Sajjad (PBUH). His mother was the daughter of Imam Hassan Mojtaba (PBUH). Thus, he was the only Imam who was connected with Lady Fatimah (PBUH), both from his paternal and maternal sides.

Imam Baqir (PBUH) was brought up in the holy arms of his grandfather Imam Hussain (PBUH), for three years. Many traditions and abundant knowledge were reported on his authority. He is revered by Shia Muslims for his religious leadership and highly respected

4th Imam- Sajjad (PBUH)

Imam Sajjad (PBUH)

Ali ibn Hussain (PBUH) (Arabic: علی بن الحسین‎) known as Zain al-Abidin (the adornment of the worshippers) and Sajjad (The Prostrating one), is the fourth Shia Imam, after his father Imam Hussain (PBUH), his uncle Imam Hassan Mojtaba (PBUH), and his grandfather Imam Ali (PBUH), the Prophet’s successor. He survived the Battle of Karbala because he was sick and he couldn’t fight. He was taken along with the enslaved women to Yazid in Damascus. Eventually, however, he was allowed to return to Medina where he led a secluded life with only a few intimate companions. Imam Sajjad’s life and statements were entirely devoted to asceticism and religious teachings mostly in the form of invocations and supplications. His famous supplications are well known as “Al-Sahifa Al-Sajjadiya”.

Abbas son of Ali (PBUH)

Abbas son of Ali (PBUH)

Abbas son of Ali (Arabic: Abbas ebne Ali) well-known as Abulfazl (Father of Virtue) and Ghamar Bani Hashem (the Moon of Hashem family), son of Imam Ali (PBUH) and younger brother of Imam Hassan (PBUH) and Imam Hussain (PBUH). His fame and popularity among Muslims and non-Muslims and Shias in particular is more due to him being a courageous valour and also his loyalty to Imam Hussain (PBUH) in Karbala. The resting place of Abbas son of Ali in Karbala lies in the same battleground where the Karbala incident happened. The commemoration of his martyrdom, as an old common custom, is held on the ninth day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram, named as Tasu’a.

3rd Imam- Hussain (PBUH)

Imam Hussain (PBUH)

Imam Hussain (PBUH) (Arabic:  حسین )‎; sometimes spelled Hussein, was the son of Imam Ali (PBUH) (fourth Rashidun Caliph of Sunni , and first Imam of Shia Islam) and Lady Fatimah (PBUH) (daughter of the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the younger brother of Imam Hassan Mojtaba (PBUH). Imam Hussain (PBUH) is an important figure in Islam, as he is a member of the Ahl Al-Bayt (the household of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Ahl al-Kisa) as well as being the third Shia Imam.

Imam Hussain (PBUH) is highly regarded by Muslims and many non-Muslims because he refused to pledge allegiance to Yazid the Umayyad caliph, because he considered the rule of the Umayyads unjust. As a consequence, he left Medina,

2nd Imam- Hassan Mojtaba (PBUH)

Imam Hassan Mojtaba (PBUH)

Imam Hassan Ibn Ali (Arabic: الحسن بن علی بن أبی طالب‎) born March 4, 625 CE (Ramadan 15th, 3 AH) – martyred March 9, 670 CE (Safar 7th, 50 AH) is an important figure in Islam. He is the son of Imam Ali (PBUH) and Lady Fatimah (PBUH). After his father’s martyrdom, he briefly succeeded him as Imam, the Caliph and leader of Muslims (before the Prophet’s martyrdom, Gad had determined 12 Successor of the prophet as Imam and leader) . Imam Hassan (PBUH) is 2nd Imam of Shia Muslims. Imam Hassan is also highly respected by the Sunni as the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

1st Imam- Ali (PBUH)

Amir al Momenin (Imam of believers), Imam Ali (PBUH)

(Shia view: Successor of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Sunni view: Fourth rightly guided Caliph)

Ali Ibn Abi Talib (PBUH) (Arabic: علی بن أبی طالب) was the cousin and son-in-law of the prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Imam Ali (PBUH) was also the first man who accepted Islam. Sunnis consider Imam Ali the fourth and final Caliph , but Shia – according to the prophet’s will- believe Ali (PBUH) is the first Imam (leaser, successor) after Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and consider him and his descendants the rightful successors to Prophet Muhammad, all of whom are members of the Ahl Al-Bayt. This disagreement split the Ummah (Muslim community) into the Sunni and Shia branches.

PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH)

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Prophet Muhammad, the mercy and blessings of Allah (God) be upon him, is the man beloved by Muslims and many of non-Muslims.  He is the man who taught us patience in the face of adversity, and taught us to live in this world but seek eternal life in the hereafter.  It was to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that God revealed the Quran.  Along with this Book of guidance God sent Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) whose behavior and high moral standards are an example to us all. When Muslims declare their faith in One God, they also declare their belief that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the final messenger of Allah (God).

Imam Hussain (as) viewed resistance a great duty even if risking his family: Ayatollah Khamenei

Imam Hussain (as) viewed resistance a great duty even if risking his family: Ayatollah Khamenei

• One can clearly notice in Imam Hussein's lifestyle all the methods that could have been used by a descendant of the Holy Prophet (s.w.a.) to preserve the great legacy of Islam which has been passed down by the Holy Prophet (s.w.a.) and his father as well as their genuine followers. We can clearly see everything in the lifestyle of the Lord of the Martyrs (a.s.) - everything ranging from clarification, to forewarning,