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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books A Short Biography of Imam Jaffer As-sadiq(a.s) Preface Finally, with the Grace of Allah, I have completed this short biography of our Sixth Imam, Imam Jaffer Sadiq (A.S.) for those readers who need to have a brief overview of the life of this divinely appointed Imam.

There is so much information on the life of our Sixth Imam that in the initial stages I had no clue as to where to start and where to end this daunting endeavor that I had agreed to undertake on behalf of the Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania.

The more I thought of this project, the more discouraged I felt, until when I learnt that there were quiet a few people who had read the short biographies that I had written on the other Imams and who were inquiring from the Bilal Muslim Mission for explanations as to why I had not written on the life of our Sixth, Tenth, Eleventh and the Twelfth Imams. This inquiry encouraged mevonce more, to pull myself together and apply my energies towards this unfinished task.

The result of this effort is the short sketch depicting the highlights of the life of our Sixth Imam, Hazrat Jaffer Sadiq (A.S). Every time I went through this work when it was in the draft form, I felt that it was not worth printing as it did not encompass even the most basics about the life of this illustrious personality. I ended up making massive alterations. Finally, I came to the conclusion that if I were to follow my instincts, this work would never be completed.

We therefore now h^ye this brief work for my readers. My prayers to my Creator is that may He forgive me for the deficiencies that may have remained unveiled in this book. I take this opportunity to thank all those who have in one way or another helped me in my efforts to undertake and complete this task. My special sentiments are for Fidahussein Abdullah Hameer, the Publisher, who tolerated my tardiness and constantly reminded me of my obligations to complete this work.

Mohamed Raza Mohamed Husein Dungersi, February 11, 1999 Shawwal24, 1419 New York-U.S. A Chapter 1 : Imam Jaffer Bin Muhammad Al-Sadiq(A.S.) Childhood and Early Manhood INTRODUCTION: Imam Jafter Bin Muhammad (A.S.) is the Sixth Imam form the progeny of (S. A.W.W.). He is known more by his title (Lakab) fc AL-SADIQ Several explanations have been given as to why he has been singled out for this title despite the fact that all the Imams from the progeny of the Prophet were truthful-AL SADIQ.