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Imam Baqir's Commandments to his Shi'ites - Al-Shia The Scientific and Cultural Website of Shia belief Imam Baqir’s Commandments to his Shi’ites 2021-06-22 545 Views Muhammad al-Baqir Imam Abu Jafar (al-Baqir), (PBUH), and all the Imams of the members of the House (), peace be on them, took great care of their Shi’ites. They wanted them to follow their guidance and behaviour. They wanted them to be pious in their earnings.

Moreover, they wanted them to leave the affairs of their religion to be an example to all Muslims. For the Shiites have bright Islamic abilities. With these abilities they are able to illuminate the way to the perplexed and to show the great position of the members of the House (), peace be on them.

Contents His Commandments to his Shiites The Early Shi’ites The Attributes of the Shi’ites It was reported on the authority of Imam al-Sadiq, (PBUH), who said to one of his Shiites: “Be an adornment for us. Do not be a disgrace for us. So, people say: May Allah have mercy on Jafar Ibn-Mohammed”. For he has educated his Shiites.”Imam Musa Ibn-Jafar, (PBUH), knew that one of his Shiites misbehaved and committed what Allah prohibited.

So, he, (PBUH), gave him this wonderful piece of advice: “The good (thing) from everyone is good, and from you is better. The ugly (thing) from everyone is ugly, and from you is uglier, for you follow us, and we are the members of the House (). As for Imam Abu Jafar (al-Baqir), (PBUH), he took great care of his followers (Shiites). He educated them. He gave them high pieces of advice and noble teachings. He asked them to follow his teachings and pieces of advice.

The following are some of his commandments: His Commandments to his Shiites It is incumbent on those who adopt the doctrine of the members of the House (), peace be on them, to follow these immortal commandments. They should put into effect their bright items to be an example to people. This is the text of his commandments: “O People of our Shiites listen and understand our commandments and our covenant to our followers. Be truthful in your talk. Fulfil your oath to your friends and your enemies.

Help each other with your properties. Love each other with your hearts. Give alms to your poor. Come together in your affairs. Do not cheat or betray anyone. Do not have doubts after certitude. Do not escape out of cowardice after intrepidity. Do not turn away from the people whom you love.