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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Fourteen Luminaries of Islam The Ninth Infallible, Hadhrat Imam Musa b. Ja‘far, The Seventh Imam The name of our seventh Imam is Musa and his nickname is Kazim; Abu al-Hasan and Abu Ibrahim are his patronymics. The Shi‘as and advocates have named him Bab al-Hawa’ij (the gate to the fulfillment of needs). Imam Musa al-Kazim (as) was born on Sunday, Safar 7, 128/November 8, 745 in Abwa’.

His period of Imamate was simultaneous with the later part of the caliphate of the Abbasid Mansur and in the period of Hadi's caliphate and thirteen years of Harun's caliphate, which was the most adverse time of his life. At the age of around 21, Imam Musa al-Kazim (as) undertook the exalted position of Imamate by the will of his father and the command of the Almighty Allah.

His Imamate lasted a short while more than thirty five years, which was longer than other Imams except for the twelfth Imam, the Lord of the Time (as). The Appearance, Traits, and Morals of Imam Musa al-Kazim (as) Imam al-Kazim (as) was of a medium stature. His countenance was radiant and his hair black and thick. His noble body had become emaciated due to copious worship. However, he still enjoyed a powerful spirit and a resplendent heart.

According to most of the historians Imam al-Kazim (as) was well-known for his asceticism and devotion. In worship and assiduity, he was known as ‘Abd al-Salih (pious servant); in generosity and munificence, he was like his honorable ancestors. He would bring along bags of 300, 400, and 2000 dinar s to give out to the needy and the disabled. Imam Musa b.

Ja‘far (as) is quoted as saying: “My father (Imam al-Sadiq – A.S.) would constantly enjoin me to be generous and gracious.” Despite his graciousness and generosity to others, he would always wear coarse clothes, being described as “coarse-clothed and simple-dressed”, which is another indication of his lofty soul, purity of the heart, and detachment from the deceitful gaudiness of the world. Imam Musa al-Kazim (as) was very affectionate and kind toward his wife and children and the inferior.

He was always concerned with the poor and the desperate, helping them secretly or openly. Some of the poor people in Medina had recognized him, but others found out about his generosity and grandeur and realized who he was only after he was exiled to Baghdad. Imam al-Kazim (as) was very fond of reciting the Holy Qur’an.