Imam Ridha (AS) | Biography, Characteristics & Teachings

Shafaqna English- Ali ibn Musa ibn Ja’far (765-818 AD) is the eighth Imam of the Shia Muslims and is known as Ridha (AS).

Biography & Events

1. Shia answers: What have been the results of the reign of Imam Ridha (AS) for Islam?

2. Imam Ridha’s (A.S) effect on spreading Islam

3. Al-Ma’mun Martyrs Imam Al-Ridha (A.S.)

4. [Shafaqna Exclusive] History of the Shrine of Imam Ridha (AS)

5. Basic principles of Islam: Imam Ridha’s (AS) letter to Maʾmun

Virtues & Characteristics

1. Imam Ridha’s (A.S) cultural and political activities facilitated development of Shia Islam

2. Imam Ridha (AS) & morality in politics

3. Political life of Imam Ridha (AS)

Teachings

1. Short Sayings Of Imam Ali Al-Ridha (A.S)

2. Who are the best servants of God according to Imam Ridha (AS)?

Interview

1. Shafaqna’s interview: “Faith in God” was Imam Ridha’s (AS) criterion of dealings with people

2. Expert: Imam Ridha’s (AS) debates with different religions indicate principle of respect and giving opportunity to express beliefs

3. Fr. Christopher Clohessy: Imam Ridha (AS) is an example of moral and noble leadership

External links

1. Imam Reza Holy Shrine

2. [Photos] Imam Ridha’s (AS) holy shrine in 1850’s

3. A look at history of “Naqareh Zani” in Imam Ridha’s (AS) Holy Shrine

4. History of the Shrine of Imam Ridha (AS) in Mashhad

5. Historical Photos: Imam Ridha’s (A.S) And Lady Masoumah’s (S.A) Shrines