The 14 Masoomen
Explore the lives, teachings, and legacies of the fourteen infallibles in Shia Islam
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Explore the 14 Masoomen
Biography
Imam Ali ibn Hussein was the son of Imam Hussein and the fourth Imam. He survived the tragedy of Karbala as he was too ill to participate in the battle. After the martyrdom of his father, he assumed the responsibility of Imamate during one of the most difficult periods for the followers of Ahlul Bayt. Despite severe restrictions and surveillance, he preserved and disseminated the teachings of Islam through his supplications, compiled in the book al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya (The Psalms of Islam). His extensive worship and devotion earned him the titles Zayn al-Abidin and al-Sajjad.
Shrine of Imam Ali ibn Hussein (AS)
Imam Ali ibn Hussein is buried in the Jannat al-Baqi cemetery in Medina, Saudi Arabia, alongside Imam Hassan and other members of the Prophet's family. The original structures over the graves were demolished in 1925.
The most beloved of you to Allah is the best of you in character.— Imam Ali ibn Hussein (AS)
Teachings & Legacy
Imam Ali ibn Hussein's collection of supplications, al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya, is a masterpiece of spiritual literature that continues to guide Muslims in their devotional practices. His teachings preserved the message of Islam during a difficult period.
About the 14 Masoomen
Understanding the significance of the fourteen infallibles in Shia Islam
Who are the 14 Masoomen?
In Shia Islam, the 14 Infallibles (Arabic: Chahārdah Maʿsūmīn) are the Prophet Muhammad, his daughter Fatima al-Zahra, and the Twelve Imams. They are considered to be divinely appointed guides who are free from sin and error.
These revered figures are central to Shia theology and spirituality, representing the unbroken chain of divine guidance and leadership after the Prophet Muhammad.
The concept of infallibility (ismah) in Shia Islam means that these 14 individuals are believed to be protected by God from committing sins or errors in matters of religious guidance.
Further Resources
Explore these classical texts to deepen your understanding of the 14 Masoomen
Nahj al-Balagha
A collection of sermons, letters, and sayings attributed to Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, compiled by al-Sharif al-Radi in the 10th century CE.
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A collection of supplications attributed to Imam Ali ibn Hussein (Zayn al-Abidin), known as "The Psalms of Islam."
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One of the most important Shia hadith collections, compiled by Muhammad ibn Ya'qub al-Kulayni in the 10th century CE.
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