In the first place this impression is regarded as an imitation...

In the first place this impression is regarded as an imitation, but quickly it becomes a habit, and the habit is a second nature; imitation is one of the two ways through which the individual attributes are acquired and personal ethics are formed."[3] According to this viewpoint, Imam Musa was unique in his attributes and essentials.

For he grew up among a family who was the origin of piety, guardian of wisdom and knowledge, visited frequently by the angels, place of descent of inspiration and revelation, and to whom belonged all noble qualities and virtues in Islam. Imam Musa was brought under the care of his father, Imam al-Sadiq, the like of [1] Surat Nuh, verse 26. [2] Al-Nizam al-Terbewi fi al-Islam. [3] 'Ilm al-Nefs fi al-Heyat.

whom human history has ever known in faith, piety, and all tendencies except his forefathers, the pure Imams. Concerning him, his student Malik b. Anas said: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and (none) come to someone's mind more meritorious than Ja'far b. Muhammed al-Sadiq in knowledge, worship and piety." 'Amru b. al-Muqdam said: "When I looked at Ja'far b. Muhammed (al-Sadiq), I came to know that he belonged to the descendents of the prophets."[1] The martyr, Zayd b.

'Ali, peace be on him, said: "In every time there is a man from among us, , whom Allah advances as a proof over His creatures. The proof of our time is my nephew, Ja'far; he who follows him does not go astray; he who opposes him is not rightly guided."[2] This great Imam planted in the soul of his son Musa all his ideals and tendencies to the extent that he became, according to his early life and education, one of the unique Muslim thinkers and of the most prominent Muslim Imams. 3.

The Environment Those who are concerned in educational researches have unanimously agreed that environment is one of the most important factors on which education depends. It is it that forms instincts and habits in the child's self; so if it was good, its effects would also be good; if it was polluted with mal factions and deviation, the young would certainly suffer from the defects and blights wherein.

Surely man, in his behavior, is not subject to his inward formation only, but also he is subject to outward factors that react with him and affect him. In this manner, environment imprints its effects in the inward thoughts and the depth of soul; through it a high degree of social perfection is achieved when it is good.