Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad [a]
1846 sayings · page 30 of 47
The continuous unity of management [in the cosmos] and the perfection of creation, as Allah, Mighty and Exalted, has said, "Had there been gods in them (i.e. the heavens and the earth) other than Allah, they would surely have fallen apart"[ Qur'an 21:22].
al-Tawhid, p. 250, no. 2; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 445 · permalink
The discussion of the killer of Imam Husain (a.s.) was going on with Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.).A companion expressed his wish saying that Allah should take revenge from the killer in this world itself. Imam (a.s.) told him, "In this way, you are reducing the punishment of Allah while it is very severe and painful."
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 273/274 · permalink
By Allah, Qaim of the progeny of Muhammad will kill the progeny of the killers of Imam Husain (a.s.) for the crime of their ancestors.
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 274 · permalink
He accompanied Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) on the journey from Mecca to Medina. They reached a place called 'Ghasfaat'. When they moved ahead, they saw a path resembling the Black Mountain. Abdullah asked Imam, "O son of messenger of Allah, how frightful this path is! I saw such a dangerous mountain first time during travels." Imam said, "Do you know what mountain it is? It is called Jabalul Kamad. It is one of the canyons of Hell, which is reserved as the abode of the killers of Imam Husain (a.s.). The water of Hell flows beneath it. Rivers like Sadeed and Hameem flow beneath it. They will never be able to come out of Hell. They won't be able to come out of the filth coming out of the genitals of an adulteress, Hutama, Saqar etc. Whenever I pass by this mountain, I halt and see these people cry and seek help. However they did not think of anything while martyring my father. I tell them that this is the result of their deeds. When they had power, they did not care about us. When they got the kingdom, they martyred us, denied us our rights and trespassed them. They did injustice as per their wish without caring for us. 'May Allah never forgive one who has a soft corner in his heart for you. Taste the fruits of your deeds. Allah does not do injustice to any servant.'"
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 275/276 · permalink
Indeed when the progeny of Abu Sufyan martyred Imam Husain (a.s.), the Almighty Allah snatched their power from them. When Hisham martyred Zaid bin Ali, Allah took away power from him also. Similarly when Walid martyred Yahya bin Zaid, the Almighty Allah took away his power as punishment.
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 278 · permalink
A two-unit prayer performed by a married person is better than seventy units performed by an unmarried person.
Bihar al-Anwar, p. 219, no. 15; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 594 · permalink
He who arranges for a single person to get married will be amongst those whom Allah will regard [with mercy] on the Day of Resurrection.
al-Kafi, v. 5, p. 331, no. 2; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 594 · permalink
Frequent study of matters of knowledge opens the intellect.
al-Da`awat, p. 221, no. 603; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 472 · permalink
Frequent study of matters of wisdom fertilizes the intellect.
Tuhaf al-`Uqoul, no. 364; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 473 · permalink
The perfection of the intellect lies in three things humility before Allah, strong conviction, and silence except when speaking good.
al-Ikhtisas, p. 244; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 473 · permalink
There is no faith for the one who has no modesty.
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 106, no. 5; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 615 · permalink
One who is ashamed of speaking the truth is a fool
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 8650; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 616 · permalink
Obscene language, foulness, and impudence are all from hypocrisy
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 79, p. 113, no. 14; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 646 · permalink
A person whose [foul] tongue people dread is in the Fire [i.e. his place is the Fire].
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 328, no. 3; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 646 · permalink
The most pious of people is he who stops in the face of an obscure matter
al-Khisal, p. 16, no. 56; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 647 · permalink
I have never seen anything catch up with something faster than old age catches up with a believer, for verily it is a source of dignity for the believer in this world and a brilliant light for him on the Day of Resurrection. Allah, most High, honoured Abraham (AS) with it [old age], who said, 'What is this, my Lord?' to which Allah replied, 'This is dignity', so Abraham said, 'O my Lord, increase me in dignity then.
Amali al-Tusi, p. 699, no. 1492; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 649 · permalink
Verily Hasan b. Ali (AS), when he was reproached and opposed by the people for having made peace with Muawiya, people would greet him in the street saying, 'Peace be upon you O degrader of the believers', and he (AS) would reply, 'I am not a degrader of the believers, rather I am elevating the believers. Verily when I saw you having no strength to overpower them [Muawiya's army], I made peace in order that you and I may remain alive in their midst, just like the wise one [al-Khizr] damaged the boat in order that it may be spared for its owners. Thus did I act for yours and my benefit in order that we remain alive among them
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 78, p. 287, no. 2; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 690 · permalink
A charitable act most loved by Allah is reconciling between people if they have fallen out, and bringing them together when they have become distanced from one another
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 209, no. 1; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 691 · permalink
If you see two people from amongst our followers (Shi`aa) fighting [over property or the like], use my money to settle the dispute.
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 209, p. 3; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 691 · permalink
The reconciler is not a liar
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 210, no. 5; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 691 · permalink
Utterances fall under three categories: the truth, the lie, and reconciliation between people you may hear a man saying something about someone, which when they come to hear will lead them to feel malice towards the former. [In such a situation] you may instead tell them, 'I heard x speaking such good things about you', contrary to what you had heard
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 341, no. 16; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 691 · permalink
Putting perfume is a practice of the messengers
al-Kafi, v. 6, p. 510, no. 2; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 692 · permalink
The Prophet (SAWA) used to spend more on perfume than he did on food.
al-Kafi, v. 6, p. 512, no. 18; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 692 · permalink
Whoever perfumes himself first thing in the morning has his intellect [working] with him till nightfall
al-Kafi, v. 6, p. 510, no. 7; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 692 · permalink
Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) narrates from his ancestors that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, "Two types of people from my Ummah have no part in Islam and they are Murjiah and Qadiriya." (Those who believe in predestination or Free will)
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 269 · permalink
Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) narrates from his ancestors that Amirul Momineen Ali (a.s.) said, "The people who do innovation (Bid-a't) will be brought on the Day of Judgment in the same way as black and white bullocks are prominent. Qadiris will in the same way appear prominent among them and Allah, the Mighty and Sublime will ask: What was your intention? They will reply: Our intention was to seek Your pleasure. Allah will say: Your sins are forgiven but of the Qadiris are not. This is so because they committed polytheism in ignorance."
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 269/270.. · permalink
A person who claims to be an Imam while he is not, is an infidel.
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 271 · permalink
One who claims to be an Imam while he is not, has associated lie with Allah, His Messenger and me.
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 271 · permalink
Allah will shorten the life of those who claim to be an Imam except for the true one.
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 271 · permalink
The severest punishment will befall seven persons (in all). The son of Prophet Adam who murdered his brother, Nimrod who fought with Prophet Ibrahim (a.s.) regarding the Lord, the two persons of Bani Israel who made their communities Jew and Christian, Firon who claimed divinity and two persons of this Ummah, out of which one is worse than the other. These people will be kept inside a casket of glass in the river of fire below Hell.
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 271 · permalink
It is narrated from Mufaddal bin Umar that Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) said, "The Almighty Allah has guaranteed a thing for a believer." Mufaddal asked, "O master! What is that?" Imam (a.s.) replied, "One who has belief in the Lordship of Allah, prophethood of Muhammad (s.a.w.s.), imamate of Ali (a.s.), fulfills the obligatory deeds Allah would keep him near Himself forever and He won't remain hidden from that person." Mufaddal said, "By God, this grace is not like that of humans." Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) said, "You can earn many rewards even if you perform a few good deeds."
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 41 · permalink
It is narrated from Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) and his predecessors that Amirul Momineen (a.s.) said, "Whenever you bare yourself (go to toilet) recite Bismillaah for if you do so Satan will keep his eyes closed until you have covered yourself."
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 41 · permalink
One who utters a name of Allah while performing ablution his whole body will become pure. All his sins between two ablutions will be wiped off. One who does not utter a name of Allah while performing ablution only the parts of body concerned with ablution will become pure and not his whole body.
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 42 · permalink
A person who utters the name of Allah while performing ablution is like one who has performed a Ghusl.
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 42 · permalink
Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) says that one day Amirul Momineen (a.s.) was sitting with Muhammad Ibne Hanafiyyah. Amirul Momineen (a.s.) said, "Muhammad, bring water for me to perform ablution for Salaat." When Ibne Hanafiyyah brought the vessel containing water, he took water in his right hand and put it on his left hand reciting: Bismillaahi wal h'amdulillaahilladhee ja-a'lal maa-a t'ahooranw wa lam yaj-a'luhu najasaa. Then washed that place and then recited: Allaahumma h'as's'in farajee wa a-I'ffahu wastur a'uratee wa h'arrimnee a'lan naar. Then he rinsed his mouth and recited: Allaahumma laqqinee h'ujjatee yaumal qaaka wa at'liqi lisaanee bidhikrik. Then he put water in his mouth reciting: Allaahumma laa tuh'arrimu a'laa reeh'al jannati waj-a'lnee mimmany yashummu reeh'ahaa wa rooh'ahaa wa reeh'aanahaa wa t'eebahaa. Then he washed his face and recited:
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 42 · permalink
A person who wipes the parts of body after ablution will get a single reward and the person who does not wipe will get thirty rewards.
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 45 · permalink
One who repeats ablution apart from prayers, the Almighty Allah forgives all his sin even without repentance."
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 46 · permalink
There are twelve virtues of doing Miswak it is the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.), it cleans the mouth, improves eyesight, Allah becomes pleased, teeth are cleansed, teeth are prevented from decay, jaws become stronger, it increases appetite, it removes phlegm, it improves memory, it doubles the good deeds of a person and angels become happy.
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 46 · permalink
A rich man, clad in a clean robe, once came to the Prophet (SAWA) and sat near the Prophet (SAWA). Then a poor man clad in dirty clothes came and sat next to the rich man, at which the rich man grabbed his clothes from under his thighs. So the Prophet (SAWA) asked him, 'Do you fear that some of his poverty will rub off onto you?!' so he replied, 'No.' Then he asked, 'Then perhaps you fear that some of your riches will fall upon him?!' to which he replied, 'No.' So he asked, 'Then do you fear that he will make your clothes dirty?!' to which he again replied no. So the Prophet (SAWA) asked him, 'Then what made you do what you just did?' to which he replied [remorsefully], 'O Prophet of Allah, verily I have an associate [i.e. Satan] who embellishes every ugly act to me, and who makes every good act appear ugly to me. Indeed I will give him [the poor man] half my wealth!' So the Prophet (SAWA) asked the poor man, 'Do you accept it?' and he replied, 'No', so the rich man exclaimed, 'But why not?!' so he replied, 'I fear that the same thing that has affected him will affect me!
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 262, no. 11; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 803 · permalink
Ask Allah for riches and vitality in this world's life, and ask him for forgiveness and Paradise for the life hereafter.
al-Kafi, v. 5, p. 71, no. 4; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 803 · permalink
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