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 Muhammad al-Jawad was the son of Imam Ali al-Ridha and the ninth Imam. He became Imam at the young age of eight after his father's martyrdom, demonstrating that divine knowledge and guidance are not dependent on age. Despite his youth, he amazed scholars with his profound knowledge and wisdom. The Abbasid caliph al-Ma'mun, impressed by his knowledge, gave him his daughter in marriage in an attempt to keep him under surveillance. He continued to guide the Shia community through a network of representatives until his martyrdom by poisoning at the age of 25.
Shrine of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (AS)
Imam Muhammad al-Jawad is buried alongside his grandfather Imam Musa al-Kadhim in the Kadhimiya Shrine in Baghdad, Iraq. The shrine is characterized by its twin golden domes and four minarets.
Three things elevate a person: humility before Allah, forgiveness when in power, and generosity despite having little.— Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (AS)
Teachings & Legacy
Imam Muhammad al-Jawad became Imam at a young age, demonstrating that divine knowledge and guidance are not dependent on age. Despite his youth, he amazed scholars with his profound knowledge and wisdom in various fields of Islamic sciences.
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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