Jadal al Madhhab

September 28, 2023

Foreword

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Foreword   O Allah, I ask from you such an effort which is coupled with divine ability, knowledge which is free from ignorance, action which is devoid of any ostentation, speech which is adorned with correctness, condition which revolves around the truth, acumen of mind which is multiplied by a sound heart, comfort of the body which comes from the inner mind, tranquillity […]
September 28, 2023

Essential Difference

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Essential Difference   Before delving into the depth of this research, it would be appropriate to differentiate between the term ‘Jafari School,’ which is written on the cover of this book, and the term ‘school of Jafar al Sadiq.’ The first is an established school at present. It has its own features, symbols, and supporters. Similarly, it has its own terminologies, preferences, and […]
September 28, 2023

Why Jafar al Sadiq?

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Why Jafar al Sadiq? Another question arises here, regarding the Imamiyyah’s selection of Jafar al Sadiq, from amongst the other 12 Imams, to represent the Imami School. Why is the school not attributed to his father Abu Jafar Muhammad ibn ‘Ali al Baqir for example, with regards to whom scholars of both parties are unanimous that he was more knowledgeable than his son […]
September 29, 2023

Jafar al Sadiq and the Four Imams

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Jafar al Sadiq and the Four Imams The Ahlus Sunnah and their adherents have no difference in their stance towards Jafar al Sadiq. They revere him[1] and attest to his virtue, nobility and complete devoutness.[2] In fact he is regarded as one of the Sunni rightly guided Imams[3], just as they regard him as a true representation of the close relationship between the […]
September 29, 2023

Formulating the Sunni Stance on the Jafari School

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Formulating the Sunni Stance on the Jafari School   Are the scholars of Ahlus Sunnah wa al Jama’ah on the same page with regards to accepting or rejecting the Jafari School, or are there details in this viewpoint which are hidden from some of those who are associated to knowledge and din in the present day? Indeed, whoever explores the books of the […]