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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books the Life of Imām 'ali Bin Mūsā Al-ridā Chapter I THE GREAT BABY Before we speak about the birth of the pure Imām Abū Mohammed, peace be on him, and the affairs accompanied it, we will mention his brilliant, exalted lineage, which is related to Allahs Messenger, may Allah bless him and his family, who is the source of flow, bestowal, good, and mercy to mankind.

So which lineage is more exalted and greater than that of Imām al-Ridā, peace be on him, who is one of the fruit of Allahs Messenger, may Allah bless him and his family, and one of his brilliant branches. The following is an outline about his noble origin. His Father As for the father of Imām al-Ridā, peace be on him, he is Imām Mūsā al-Kāzim b. Imām Jafar al-Sādiq b. Imām Mohammed al-Bāqir b. Imām Zayn al-Ābidin b. Imām al-Husayn b. Imām Ali b. Abū Tālib, peace be on them.

In the world of lineage, there is no lineage more exalted or purer than this lineage. It is certain that the pure Imāms are the successors of Allahs Messenger, may Allah bless him and his family, and his testamentary trustees (of authority). In the chapters that follow, we will mention an outline about his father Imām Mūsā, peace be on him.

His Mother As for the mother of Imām al-Ridā, peace be on him, she was endowed with all qualities of honor and virtue, through which the Muslim woman becomes exalted, such as chastity, purity, and great soul. She is among the glorious women in Islam. His mother was a slave-wife, and this quality does not decrease her position, for Islam has made piety and good deeds as a measure to differentiate men from each other, and every thing other than this measure is not important.

The narrators have reported many narrations about how Imām al-Kāzim married this glorious lady. The following are some of them: She was among the noble non-Arabs and was the retainer of Mrs. Hamida, the mother of Imām Mūsā, peace be on him. She was among the meritorious women in her intellect, her religion, and her honoring her mistress, Hamida. She did not sit before her in order to honor and magnify her. So Hamida said to her son Imām Mūsā: My little son, surely Takktum is a slave-girl.

I have never seen a slave-girl better than her. I have no doubt that Allah will manifest her children. I have granted her to you and advise you to treat her kindly. [1] Hishām b.