The Abbasids...

The Abbasids, particularly after the failed Alid revolts, were suspicious of any figure with ties to the Prophet’s family, fearing that they could stir uprisings among Shia loyalists. Although Musa himself did not engage in any recorded revolts, the very fact of his lineage made him a potential threat in the eyes of the Abbasid rulers. Some sources suggest that Musa’s decision to wear a veil and adopt a low profile in Qom might have been driven by the constant threat of Abbasid reprisal.

His quiet life in Qom could have been a form of self-imposed exile to avoid conflict with the central government, as many of his relatives had been imprisoned or killed by the caliphs. His Legacy While Musa ibn Muḥammad al-Mubarqaʿ did not lead any notable revolts or play a significant role in political resistance, his life reflects the broader challenges faced by the members of the Prophet’s Household under Abbasid rule.

The need to remain veiled and move to a religious center like Qom demonstrates the difficult balance they had to strike between survival and maintaining their religious and moral authority within the Shia community. Musa Mubarqa is the ancestor of Radawi Sayyids who are spread in countries such as Iran, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. His descendants continued to live in Qom and other nearby countries, thereby contributing to the religious scholarship and leadership of the city.

Their prominence helped ensure the survival and growth of the Shia tradition in the region, which had been under threat from Abbasid oppression. His Death After forty years of living in the holy city of Qom, Musa Mubarqa finally Musa passed away in Rabi’ Thani 22, 296 (correspondent to January 18, 909 CE) in Qom [9] .

After the magnificent burial of his body, the ruler of Qom at the time, Abbas ibn Amr Ghanwi, prayed over his body and was buried in a house known as the house of Muhammad ibn Al-Hasan ibn Abi Khalid Al-Ash’ari. His burial place is now in Qom and it is the place of worship of believers. The construction of his current shrine was sponsored by the Safavid king Tahmasp I (r. 1524–1576).

Conclusion The life of Musa ibn Muḥammad al-Mubarqaʿ offers a compelling lens through which we can explore the broader challenges faced by the members of the Prophet’s Household during the Abbasid Caliphate.