Imam Reza

Historical Period during the Life of Imam Reza (A.S.) Name and Lineage His name was Ali, appellative Reza and kunniyat Abul Hasan. Imam Musa Kazim was his father and, therefore, his full name was Imam Abul Hasan Ali bin Musa Al-Reza A. S.…

The Attitude of Imam Reza (A.S.) towards the Alid Revolt against al-Ma’mun The Attitude of Imam Reza (A.S.) towards the Alid Revolt against al-Ma’mun: When al-Amin became caliph, Iraq was the centre of his power. It was here that he…

The New Zarih on the Holy Grave of Imam Reza (A.S.) The New Zarih on the Holy Grave of Imam Reza (A.S.): One of the outstanding achievements after the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran accomplished along with grand scale…

Uprising of the Alawids During Imam Reza's Life Uprising of the Alawids During Imam Reza's Life: We have already indicated that one of the reasons which prompted al-Mamoon to bring Imam Reza(A.S.) to Khurasan and nominate him as his…

The Recitation of the Holy Quran by Imam Reza (A.S.) The Recitation of the Holy Quran by Imam Reza (A.S.): Ibrahim bin Abbas has reported that the conversations of Imam Ali ibn Musa ar-Reza (A.S.) and the examples he (A.S.) gave were all…

Imam Reza (A.S.) During the Reign of Harun Al Rashid Imam Reza (A.S.) During the Reign of Harun Al Rashid: he was not safe from the moves of some of those who flattered the rulers and followed their course and pretended to show their…

The Unique Medical Dissertation by Imam Reza AS The Unique Medical Dissertation by Imam Reza AS: As al-Ma`mu`n admired the dissertation, he gave the Medal of Doctor to the Ima`m, peace be on him. The dissertation contains general programs…

Imam Reza(AS) Debates With A Catholic Priest and A Rabbi Imam Reza(AS) Debates With A Catholic Priest and A Rabbi: peace be on him, and showed stubbornness toward them. He also summoned to session the Catholic and the Rabbi. Then he turned…

Imam Reza (A.S.) and the Mamun's Government Imam Reza (A.S.) and the Mamun's Government: Many criticized Imam Reza (A.S.) for allowing Ma’moon to introduce Imam Reza (A.S.) as his successor. Even though Imam Reza (A.S.) had accepted the…

The Titles Given to the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (A.S) Astan-e-Malaik Paseban (the Threshold of Angels): It means that the angels of Allah – the Exalted- are safeguarding the Holy Shrine, and serving the pilgrims. Arze Aqdas (the Holy…