Questions about Al-Kadhim

1. Questions about Al-Kadhim Up to his Imamah 27 Questions A.S. Hashim, MD

2. Definition of Terms in this Slide Show • Institute of Ahlul Bayt: Refers to the teachings and discussions by Ahlul Bayt. This was conducted at: • The house of the Imam • Masjid Al-Nabawi • At or near the Grand Mosque during Haj • Piety-minded: Refers to the many Schools of thought: Like that of Ibn Abbas, of Ibn Omar, Jabriah, Qadariyah, Murj’iah, Ahlul Raa’y, Ahlul Qiyas, etc. Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

3. Name the Hijrah year in which Al‑Kadhim was born. • 128 Hijrah in Ab’waa • 95 Hijrah in Ab’waa • 100 Hijrah in Ab’waa • 150 Hijrah in Ab’waa Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

4. How old was Al-Saadiq when his son Al-Kadhim was born? • 30 yrs old • 40 yrs old • 45 yrs old • 25 yrs old Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

5. Chart the lineage of Al-Kadhim. • To Al-Saadiq and Hameeda Maghribiyah • To Al-Saadiq and Fatima daughter of Zaid Ibn Ali • To Al-Saadiq and Asmaa daughter of Al-Qasim • To Al-Saadiq and Zainab daughter of Mansoor Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

6. Describe the closeness of Al-Kadhim with his father Imam Al‑Saadiq. • Al‑Kadhim grew attached to his father through mutual love • Al‑Kadhim enjoyed going with his father to the Prophet's Mosque.  • He saw his father praying and saying Du'aa, at the Prophet's Mosque. • a+b+c+ This left an indelible impression on him.  Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

7. What was the 3 year old Al-Kadhim playfully ordering the calf to do? • One day a student asked Al‑Saadiq about who would be the subsequent Imam after him.  • Al‑Saadiq pointed to the 3 year old toddler, Al‑Kadhim, • who was playfully ordering a calf to prostrate to the Almighty, • a+b+c+ for such was Al‑Kadhim’s affection for Islam from his earliest days. Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

8. Describe the tragic loss that occurred in the family when Al-Kadhim was 6 years old. • When Al‑Kadhim was 6 years old he witnessed the loss of Isma'eel. • Al‑Kadhim and Isma'eel were very close to each other. • a+b+ Isma'eel was in his early thirties when he died, and his children were almost of the same age as Al‑Kadhim. • c+ Isma'eel was in his early twenties Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

9. Enumerate what Al-Kadhim had memorized by the age of 7 years. • By the age of 7 years Al-Kadhim had already memorized the Holy Quran. • He also learned the meaning of various parts of the Quran, • a+b+ And the historical background of some Ayahs, and even some of their intricacies. • He was an avid reader of the Encyclopedia Britannica Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

10. Al‑Saadiq answers Al-Kadhim about the Institute. • We, Ahlul Bayt, are commanded by Allah to welcome anyone who seeks guidance, Al-Saadiq indicated. • That is how the Institute came about, then it grew very large • I believe Benu Abbas, just as Benu Umayya, will try to harass us • a+b+c+ for they are frightened that we would topple their throne. Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

11. Which way did Al-Saadiq discuss the Corpus of Knowledge • “Musa, Al-Saadiq said, you know the Corpus of Knowledge that Imam Ali wrote after the Prophet (pbuh) had died. • You know the room of books that you and I had referred to. • They are the true treasure, the gift of guidance from Allah through Muhammad (pbuh), • a+b+c+ and they are the treasure we often consult, to lead humanity to the authentic Islam.” Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

12. Relate the conversation between Al‑Saadiq and his son Abdullah in regard to Al-Kadhim. • When Abdullah asked his father as to why he gave so much attention to Al-Kadhim and not to himself. • Al-Saadiq answered, “Musa is the extension of my soul, while you are just my son.” • Al-Saadiq then said to Al-Kadhim, “What I meant was that you were going to be the Imam after me, • a+b+c+ because your thinking, feeling, and teaching will be an extension of mine. You have been designated to be the Imam after me.” Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

13. Explain the meaning of I'lm. • I’lm is the original and authentic knowledge of Islam, • a+ the ways and teachings of Muhammad (pbuh) and his Tradition. • I’lm is the teachings of Benu Umayya • I’lm is the teachings of Benu Abbas Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

14. What is meant by the term Al-Aammah? • The term Al-Aammah means the common man who blindly follows the beliefs in the general public • whether the belief is encouraged by Benu Umayya, or Benu Abbas. • a+b+ It is a somewhat questionable belief, an adulterated way of thinking, • a+ It is the authentic belief, taught by Mu’awiya Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

15. What is meant by the term of Al-Khaassah? • The term Al-Khaassah is given to the loyalist of Ali then of the Imams after him • a+ They are the elite or special people who are after the authentic teachings of Islam • They are the aristocrats who love to learn • They are the misinformed people of Benu Umayya Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

16. Evaluate the ventures of Khalifa Al‑Mansoor when Imam Al-Kadhim was in his teens. • Al-Mansoor was busy stabilizing his regime. He killed many people, even the ones who brought him to power. • Al-Mansoor labeled Al-Hasan in a repulsive and unbecoming manner. • He had also labeled the Imams’ loyalists in a bad way, to silence them, • a+b+c+ Besides, he had summoned Al-Saadiq several times, thus disrupting his work. Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

17. Why did Al-Mansoor summon Al-Saadiq? • Al-Mansoor had fears that his rule would be toppled through Al-Saadiq • Al-Saadiq had to assure him that he has no interest in such moves. • The summons were disruptive of Al-Saadiq’s work, and they even put a big damper on the activities. • a+b+c+ Each summon consumes 2-3 months of travel from Medina to Iraq and back Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

18. How many scholars attended the Institute of Ahlul Bayt during Al-Saadiq's Imamah. • Better than 4,000 scholars had graduated, but it became increasingly difficult to teach freely unhampered. • a+ Al Mansoor's informants are around everywhere in Medina, just as during the reign of Benu Umayya. • Al-Mansoor's informants are mainly in Baghdad, so fear not. • Thankfully Al-Mansoor preferred no informants at all. Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

19. What opinion did Al-Saadiq express about Al-Kadhim? • You are a man of great integrity and outstanding merit. • Continue your excellence of character, be patient, very patient and have forbearance. Enjoin the good and prohibit the evil. • Continue in the works of explaining the Sunnah, the Tafseer, the Fiqh, as well as the Prophet's Traditions (I'lm). • a+b+c+ Be the one who will extend the Chain of Golden Narration. The road is not easy.” Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

20. Review the life of Imam Al-Kadhim when he was 20 years old. • Al-Kadhim knew that: • he had spent much of his teen years in the company of his father Al-Saadiq, and participated in the Institute's activities • worked with his father at the orchard as a form of Ibadah, and • a+ was frequently at the Masjid Al-Nabawi performing Salat and reading Du'aa. Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

21. Review Ahlul Bayt’s chronology before Al-Kadhim’s time. • It had been 138 years since the Prophet (pbuh) had died, and 108 years since Imam Ali had died, • 93 years since Al-Hasan had died, and 83 years since Al-Husain was martyred, • 53 years since great grandfather Zainul Abideen had died, and • a+b+c+ 34 years since grandfather Imam Al-Baaqir had died. Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

22. How many scholars studied at the hands of Zainul Abideen? • When Zainul Abideen died better than 160 scholars had learned at his hand, • While by the time of Al-Baaqir's death, 300 scholars had been taught by him. • a+b+ But by the time Al-Saadiq had died 4,000 scholars had attended his discourses • By the time Abu Hanifa had died 34 scholars attended his discourses Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

23. How was the Institute at the beginning of Al-Kadhim’s Imamah? • 4,000 scholars had graduated as registered by name • This does not include those who attended simply to learn but did not leave quotes or reports. • Numerous facets of Islamic sciences were discussed, and books about numerous subjects were written. • a+b+c+ The 400 books of Usool are a good testimony, but these 400 were only the books that stood out. Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

24. Describe Al-Kadhim and the phenomenal growth of the Institute during Al‑Saadiq's Imamah? • Al-Kadhim was an active participant in the Institute • As a teenager, he saw a phenomenal growth and vigorous discussions • People were coming from distant regions from Iraq, Khurasan, Yemen, Egypt, Syria and others. • a+b+c+ Lately however, due to the informants, the activity had almost halted Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

25. Mention the number of the Books of Usool. • 200 books • 400 books • 185 books • 89 books Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

26. Describe the Will of Imam Al-Saadiq as revealed after his death. • In 148H Al-Saadiq left a Special Will naming: 1) Al-Mansoor, 2) the Governor of Medina, 3) his oldest son Abdullah, 4) his wife Hameeda, and 5) Musa Al-Kadhim to be the heirs. • a+ The will undid the evil intentions of Al-Mansoor (to kill Al-Kadhim) • There was an uprising because of the Will • All the above Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

27. State the age of Al-Kadhim when his father Imam Al-Saadiq died. • 20 Years old • 25 Yrs old • 28 yrs old • 31 yrs old Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

28. Give the meaning of the Imamah. • Imamah means a designation (Nass) by the Almighty sent down to Muhammad (pbuh) through Jubra'eel, then passed down from one Imam to the subsequent one. • a+ This is what the Shi'a or Imamah Asserters believe in. • This is what the Hanafi believe in. • This is what the Shafi’i believe in. Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

29. What did Al-Saadiq give Al-Kadhim before he died? • Al-Saadiq gave Al-Kadhim the trust of the Corpus of Knowledge that came down from Ali to each Imam. • a+ Imam Al-Kadhim was now not only in possession of them but in charge of them. • These books were in trust with his sister Fatima • These books were in trust with his mother Hameeda Questions, Al-Kadhim up to his Imamah

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