Ahlulbayt News Agency: Allah (SWT) would never appoint a person as an Imam and make him His
decisive proof upon people unless the person has earned the position and
has reached perfection in his virtues, sayings, and deeds. Such a
person would say nothing but truth, and do nothing but good?
Like his ancestors Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS), fifth Imam of the
Shiites, is a perfect example in terms of behavior and other moral
aspects.
In his behavior towards people, he was so chaste and humble that he
would forgive and forget people's wrongdoings as much as possible. This
manner of the Imam would deeply penetrate within people's hearts.
The following narration clearly indicates this magnificent virtue:
A Christian man who intended to make fun of the Imam (AS), changed the
word "Baqir" to "Baqar", and addressed the Imam insultingly. Without
showing any signs of sadness or anger, Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS)
simply replied: "No, I am not Baqar, I am Baqir".
- The Christian continued: "You are son of the woman who was a cook".
- Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS): "That was her career. This is not shameful."
- The Christian: "Your mother was black, impudent, and rude".
- Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS): "If such matters you accuse my
mother are true, I ask Allah to forgive her sins; and if they are false,
I ask Him to forgive you for your accusations and lies."
The patience of the Imam was enough for the Christian to be
revolutionized and attracted towards Islam. He later became a Muslim.
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5 August 2024 - 09:39
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Imam Muḥammad b. ʿAlī b. al-Ḥusayn b. ʿAlī b. Abī Ṭālib (Arabic: محمد بن علي بن حسین بن علي بن أبي طالب) (b. 57/677 – d. 114/733) known as Imām al-Bāqir (a) and Bāqir al-'Ulūm, was the fifth Imam of the Shi'a, whose period of Imamate lasted nineteen years.