Questions about Al-Jawaad Up to his Imamah 35 Questions A. S. Hashim, MD Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 1
Click for the answer 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 the Hanafi, Maaliki, Shafi'i, As'haab Al-Hadith, Ibn Abbas, etc. 2
Click for the answer Who was the father of Al-Jawaad? a. Al-Jawaad’s father was Imam Al Ridha who • • b. c. d. was married for a good many years but without an offspring. When Al-Jawaad was born his father was about 45 yrs old. Al Ridha said the Athan in the baby's right ear and the Iqaama in the left, a+b+ and performed the Aqeeqah as was done to every newborn in the family b+ His father’s age was 32 yrs Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 3
Click for the answer What is the lineage of Al-Jawaad? a. b. c. d. His lineage came from the line of Ahlul Bayt through Al-Ridha. His mother was Subeyka a+b+ Subeyka was of the progeny of Mary (Maria Al-Qubtiyyah) who was the wife of Prophet Muhammad and the mother of Ibrahim, the Prophet's son who died in childhood. a+b+ His mother was of the progeny of Benu Abbas Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 4
Click for the answer Discuss what Muhammad (pbuh) had said about Al-Jawaad. a. Al-Ridha quoted the Prophet (pbuh) saying: • • • b. c. d. The son of the best Nubian maid-servants [Al-Jawaad] will be among Al-Ridha's descendants. He will be pursued, exiled, and deprived of his father. His grandson [Al-Mahdi] will be the Imam who goes into occultation. It will be said that he [Al-Mahdi] has died or had been killed or any such excuse. Al-Ridha was quoting Imam Ali. Al-Ridha was quoting Imam Al-Baaqir Al-Ridha was quoting Imam A-Saadiq Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 5
Click for the answer Specify what Al-Jawaad had learned in early childhood. a. b. c. d. Al-Jawaad had memorized the Holy Quran and he learned the meaning of its various parts, the historical background of some Ayahs, and many of their intricate parts. Al-Jawaad learned a good deal of Hadith and Ah’kaams a+b+ And he intuitively asked complex questions and received appropriate answers by his father. He preferred to play with friends than keep learning. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 6
Click for the answer Discuss three sources from which an Imam answers Islamic questions and queries. a. The first way is by an Unerring Inspiration. b. a+ The second is by way of the Al-Muhad'dith. c. a+ The second way by the encyclopedia d. a+ The second way by the Internet Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 7
Click for the answer What is the Unerring-Inspiration? a. b. c. d. The Un-Erring Inspiration is an inner inspiration, as if there is a compeller within, giving the answer to the Imam. The Imam's inspiration is correct, accurate and unerring. a+b+ Al-Saadiq was quoted saying “We have Al. Naq'ru fi Al-Asmaa' and Al-Naqt fi Al-Quloob”, meaning the Muhad'dith and the Un-Erring Inspiration respectively. The Un-Erring Inspiration affects people other than Imams too. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 8
Click for the answer What is meant by Al-Muhad'dith? a. b. c. d. Al-Muhad'dith, is by the Imam when he hears the answer but sees no one giving it. The answer is amazingly correct, clear, to the point. ” a+b+ Al-Saadiq was quoted “We have Al-Naq'ru fi Al-Asmaa' and Al-Naqt fi Al-Quloob”, meaning the Muhad'dith and the Un-Erring Inspiration respectively. Al-Muhad'dith reaches people other than Imams too. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 9
Click for the answer Explain the meaning of I'lm. a. Al-Jawaad explained the Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh) and quoting his Hadiths, b. Explaining the Tafseer of the Holy Quran, c. Explaining the Fiqh and other Islamic sciences of Tradition (I'lm). d. a+b+c+ He was the seat of knowledge, the 9 th of the Chain of Golden Narration. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 10
Click for the answer Elucidate the Shi’a spread over the Ummah. a. By Al-Jawaad’s time the Shi'a were all over the Ummah, b. They had ministers [Naqeeb] and representatives [Wakeel] c. Who collected the Zakat and Khums funds, d. a+b+c+ And distributed the funds to the needy and indigent. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 11
Click for the answer Which areas were the Shi’a spread? a. The representatives were in: • • Egypt, and Iraq, Persia, Yemen, and Syria b. Forming a vast and formidable network. c. The funds were distributed to the poor and disadvantaged in various areas, and to the Sayids in Medina according to their status. d. a+b+c+ It was like a government inside the Abbasi government. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 12
Click for the answer Were the Shi’a in government positions? a. b. c. d. Under Al-Jawaad's directions, his representatives allowed their partisans to work in the Abbasi administration more than ever before, Some became Governors, Qadhi, or with high ranks in the Wazir’s office. a+b+ Benu Abbas encouraged Al-Jawaad to teach, give verdicts, and answer the scholars, he was unhampered. There was too much pressure on him, it hampered his effort. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 13
Click for the answer Why did Al-Ma'Moon marry his daughter Umm Al-Fadh’l to Imam Al-Jawaad? a. To bring friendly relationship with the Devotees of Ahlul Bayt, b. More likely however, was to stunt the works of the Institute in Medina. c. a+b+ By taking away the Imams, the cohesiveness and the integrity of the Institute’s works in Medina would decline. d. Khalifa Al-Ma'Moon was an extremist Shi’a and loved Al-Jawaad very much. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 14
Click for the answer Describe the manner of living Imam Al. Jawaad insisted on in Baghdad. a. Al-Jawaad refused to live in the Royal Palace despite the urging of his wife. He could not stand the opulence of the headquarters with its undercurrent un-Islamic practices. a+b+ He continued to attend the Royal Palace to b. c. • • d. counsel, and to resolve any intricate Fiqh questions or to answer anyone who posed an issue. Al-Jawaad loved the opulence of the Palace. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 15
Click for the answer Why did scholars continue to study at the hands of Ahlul Bayt. a. Al-Jawaad was a link in the chain of works to teach Islam exactly as Muhammad (pbuh) had taught it. Al-Jawaad's mission was the same as his forefathers', b. • • c. d. explaining the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad and quoting his Hadiths, explaining the Tafseer of the Holy Quran, the Fiqh and other Islamic sciences of Tradition (I'lm). a+b+ He was the seat of knowledge, the 9 th link of the Chain of Golden Narration. Al-Ma’Moon thought Al-Jawaad was too young to contribute any meaningful knowledge to the scholars. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 16
Click for the answer How was the married life of Al-Jawaad with Umm Al-Fadh’l? a. b. c. d. Al-Jawaad had un-satisfying marriage with Umm Al. Fadh’l daughter of Al-Ma’Moon. Umm Al-Fadh’l, was selfish, unstable, egotistic, and self indulgent. He tolerated her with pain. a+b+ Back in Medina, Al-Jawaad married Samaanah by whom he had a son, [Al-Haadi], Umm Al-Fadh’l loved Medina and its environment. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 17
Click for the answer Mention the discourse activities of Imam Al-Jawaad. a. b. c. d. People held Al-Jawaad with reverence and were attracted by his discussions. He was renowned for answering numerous questions about Fiqh, Ah’kaam, Hadith, Tafseer, and other Islamic sciences. It is said that one authority alone had registered about 30, 000 Fiqh intricacies (inquiries) through him. a+b+c+ Al-Jawaad used to hold discussions in his house and in the Masjid Al-Nabawi. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 18
Click for the answer Describe the personal habits of Imam Al-Jawaad. a. Al-Jawaad was gracious to people. He helped anyone in need. b. His house was open for anyone wishing for discussions. c. He did not assign a guard at the door to give preference to a person over the other. d. a+b+c+ His attendants and employees were treated equally and fairly. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 19
Click for the answer How was Al-Jawaad at his headquarters in Baghdad? a. b. c. d. Though he was the son-in-law of Khalifa Al. Ma'Moon he preferred minimum means of comfort at his headquarters and home. He refused to live in the Royal Palace in Baghdad, a+b+ Instead he lived in a rented house not too far from the opulent Khalifa Palace, Yet to be available to render counsel. He wallowed in luxury to accommodate his wife. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 20
Click for the answer Describe the students of Imam Al. Jawaad. a. Al-Jawaad was always ready to counsel, give edicts, enlighten, or quote the Hadith. b. Al-Jawaad was not hampered in his works during his Imamah. c. The discourses were lively and he was actively contributing, tirelessly working. d. a+b+c+ He explained the Islamic sciences be they Sunnah, Tafseer, Hadith, Fiqh or Al. Ah'kaam such as Halal and Haram. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 21
Click for the answer Give an account of the ethics and character of Imam Al-Jawaad. a. Al-Jawaad was best in conduct and the model to emulate. b. He was very virtuous, of piety and its prototype and model. c. Al-Jawaad was endearingly referred to as Ibn Al-Ridha, d. a+b+c+ Al-Jawaad talked when need be or at the proper occasion, silent when need be, answering questions when directed to him. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 22
Click for the answer Discuss the circumstances of the contest between Al-Jawaad and Ibn Al-Ak'tham. a. Benu Abbas resented Al-Ma'Moon's gesture toward Al-Jawaad. b. Al-Ma’Moon then challenged them to a context to outsmart Al-Jawaad. c. Benu Abbas appointed the greatest Justice of the time, Ibn Al-Ak’tham. d. a+b+c+ Ibn Al-Ak’tham was best in the art of argument and persuasion. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 23
Click for the answer Discuss the circumstance of the contest. a. b. c. d. Al-Jawaad entered the assembly hall for the debate, looked at the huge assembly of Baghdad's prominent men and eminent personnel and the elders of Benu Abbas. They were all seated, about 900, in the magnificent assembly hall. Al-Jawaad, knew he had faced similar challenges in Medina before, but now he was to be tested in Baghdad. a+b+c+ Al-Jawaad never forgot the anxious looks on the faces of the audience when Ibn Al-Ak’tham took his place and the debate started. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 24
Click for the answer Discuss the contest itself a. b. c. d. Sure of himself, Ibn Al-Ak’tham presented the most complex Fiqh query he could think of. The teenage Al-Jawaad requested Ibn Al-Ak’tham to clarify his question, as to which of the 11 subdivisions of that question he meant. Ibn Al-Ak’tham was stunned, he did not know anything about any subdivisions. a+b+c+ Ibn Al-Ak'tham stuttered, and nervously acknowledged his ignorance of any subdivisions. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 25
Click for the answer Discuss the contest further a. b. c. d. Silence fell on the audience, all 900 scholars, not including the nobility and dignitaries —they were dumbfounded but extremely impressed. Ibn Al-Ak'tham had asked Al-Jawaad, “What is the atonement for a person who hunts a game while he is dressed in pilgrimage garb? ” a+b+ Al-Jawaad asked back, “Your question lacks definition. You should first clarify whether the game was outside the sanctified area or inside it; whether …. …. Ibn Al-Ak'tham dropped to the floor fainting. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 26
Click for the answer Discuss the contest furthermore a. Al-Ma’Moon then said, “Did I not tell you that this Progeny of Ahlul Bayt has been gifted by the Almighty with limitless knowledge? b. Don't you see that no one can cope even with the young of this noble house? ” c. a+b+ Benu Abbas were soundly defeated, they had the defeated disgusted looks on their faces. d. Benu Abbas cried and cried. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 27
Click for the answer Discuss the answer to the contest by Al -Jawaad a. Al-Ma’Moon requested Al-Jawaad to give the answer to the complex Fiqh query and its subdivisions. b. Al-Jawaad explained it in detail, of course including the answers to each of the 11 subdivisions, and to the satisfaction of all. c. a+b+ by now the audience looked up to Al. Jawaad with awe and admiration. d. Benu Abbas demanded another contest. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 28
Click for the answer How long did Al-Jawaad stay in Baghdad the first time? a. b. c. d. It was an 8 year stay in Baghdad He did not live in the magnificent Royal Palace of the Khalifa. He insisted on living in a rented house not far from the seat of the government, but lacking all the opulence of the Royal Palace. a+b+c+ He did this despite the incessant objections of his wife Umm Al-Fadhl, a girl used to the services of the hundreds of slaves at her disposal. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 29
Click for the answer Describe the marriage of Al-Jawaad of Umm Al-Fadhl. a. Al-Ma’Moon gave his daughter (Umm Al-Fadhl) in marriage to Al-Jawaad. a+ Al-Jawaad knew that the marriage was partly a political move. b. • • c. d. Al-Ma’Moon aimed to appease the Shi’a by such a bond; thus facing fewer uprisings against him. he wanted to move Al-Jawaad away from the center of his activity in Medina, a move to stunt the works and influence of Ahlul Bayt in Medina. ” Umm Al-Fadh’l felt honored to be married to Al-Jawaad. Umm Al-Fadh’l very happy being married to Al-Jawaad. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 30
Click for the answer What did Al-Jawaad find in his wife Umm Al-Fadhl? a. b. Umm Al-Fadhl was not a suitable wife. Al-Jawaad, who had a keen mind a penetrating insight, knew that Umm Al-Fadhl was: • • c. d. childish, and egotistical, self centered, and a spoiled woman of luxury. a+b+ Al-Jawaad knew that his wife could not understand that he was the Imam of the Ummah and the Marji' at the time. a+ Umm Al-Fadhl rebelled immediately and asked for divorce. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 31
Click for the answer How did Al-Ma'Moon describe Imam Al. Jawaad? a. Al-Ma’Moon was an astute man and a very calculating person. a+ Al-Ma’Moon said about Al-Jawaad, b. • • c. d. Ahlul Bayt have been singled out among others for the outstanding merit which you have seen. Even youthfulness in years does not prevent them from attaining perfection of intellect. . . I will entice Al-Jawaad with all the luxury of the Palace. I think Al-Jawaad would be the best husband to my rebel daughter. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 32
Click for the answer Evaluate the Maaliki and Hanafi movements during the life of Al-Jawaad. a. The Hanafi movement was becoming increasingly popular in Iraq. b. The Maaliki movement was popular in Hijaz, Spain, and parts of North Africa. c. a+b+ Both movements were supported and augmented by the government of Benu Abbas d. a+b+ Both movements grew out of their own dynamism Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 33
Click for the answer Evaluate the Shafi'i and As'haab Al-Hadith movements during the life of Al-Jawaad. a. b. c. d. The Shafi'i movement was becoming increasingly popular in Egypt and parts of Syria. The movement of As'haab Al-Hadith was growing in Baghdad. The Mu'tazila movement was popular in Iraq, it was endorsed and supported by Al-Ma’Moon then Al. Mu'tasim. a+b+c+ The Mu'tazila were an off shoot of the Murji'ah movement that had almost died by now. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 34
Click for the answer Elucidate the stand of Ahlul Bayt at this period of time. a. Ahlul Bayt's teachings remained unchanged, b. They were sought after especially by the learned men and the scholars. c. They depended on their own dynamism and internal strength, with no support of the ruling class, nay in spite of harassment. d. a+b+c+ During Al-Jawaad's Imamah the teachings of Ahlul Bayt was unhampered and continued at a good rate. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 35
Click for the answer Choose some sayings of Imam Al. Jawaad. a. A person obsessed with his passions, his faults will not be forgiven. b. A believer's distinction is to be in no need of people. c. Don't care about displeasure of the one whose pleasure is injustice. d. a+b+c+ He betrays you the one who keeps wisdom from you to let you follow what you lust for. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 36
Click for the answer Give more sayings of Imam Al-Jawaad. a. b. c. d. Confidence in Allah is the expense to every ordeal and the formula to every feat. Needs are sought by hope but are sent down by Divine Decree, and the outcome is the finest gift. The one who rejects his brother's good intention will also be displeased with his offerings. a+b+c+ Time will unveil to you the concealed secrets. Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 37
Click for the answer Discuss the age and manner of death of Imam Al-Jawaad. a. b. c. d. Al-Jawaad was sick, he grew weak and the weakness was progressive. It is reported that he was poisoned by his wife Umm Al-Fadhl, at the instigation of Khalifa Al. Mu'tasim. Just like his grandfather Al Kadhim, Al-Jawaad died in a strange land away from the loved ones, a victim to foul play a+b+c+ Al-Jawaad was buried by his grandfather, Imam Al Kadhim Questions, Al-Jawaad's Imamah 38
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