Because of the detailed and numerous teachings presented by...

Because of the detailed and numerous teachings presented by Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq alayhis-salam, and recorded by his trusted students, the Shi‘a draw on those teachings rather than anyone other than members of the Ahl-ul-Bayt alayhum-as-salam. For this reason the Shi‘a are also referred to as Ja‘fari after adhering to the teachings of Ja‘far al-Sadiq. Previous…