Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad [a]
1846 sayings · page 9 of 47
"When the following verse was revealed: "O' ye who believe! Save yourselves and your families from a Fire!" [The Holy Quran: Tahrim 66:6], a Muslim man sat down and started to cry. He said: "I am not even able to protect myself from the Fire, now I am ordered to protect my family from the Fire, too." The Prophet of Allah (a.s) said: "It suffices for you to enjoin the right and forbid the wrong for them in the same way that you do it for yourself."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues,Chapter 13 On Enjoining the Right and Forbidding the Wrong, Hadees 230 · permalink
: "Whenever a zealous Muslim observes that a forbidden act takes place, it suffices for him to know that Allah is aware of his disapproval and displeasure."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues,Chapter 13 On Enjoining the Right and Forbidding the Wrong, Hadees 232 · permalink
Ghiyas ibn Ibrahim said: "Whenever Imam Sadiq (a.s) reached a group of people who were quarrelling, he would loudly say: "fear Allah" three times and pass by them."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues,Chapter 13 On Enjoining the Right and Forbidding the Wrong, Hadees 233 · permalink
Mufaz'zil ibn Zayd said that Imam Sadiq (a.s) told him: "O' Mufaz'zil! If one objects to an oppressive ruler and gets hurt by that ruler, he will not get any reward and will not be granted patience."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues,Chapter 13 On Enjoining the Right and Forbidding the Wrong, Hadees 235 · permalink
Enjoining the right and forbidding the wrong will only affect a believer or an ignorant person who learns from these acts, but it will not affect a person who is armed to the teeth."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues,Chapter 13 On Enjoining the Right and Forbidding the Wrong, Hadees 236 · permalink
Allah the Almighty has left a believer's affairs up to himself, but has not abandoned him to be humiliated. Have you not heard Allah's words: "But honor belongs to Allah and His Apostle, and to the Believers." [The Holy Quran: Munafiqun 63:8]; Therefore believers are honored, not abased." He then added: "Believers are even nobler than the mountains since we can knock down the mountains and destroy them, but nothing can diminish a believer's faith.
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues,Chapter 13 On Enjoining the Right and Forbidding the Wrong, Hadees 237 · permalink
You must enjoin the right and forbid the wrong, else the bad people will rule over you, and the prayers of your good people will not be answered."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues,Chapter 13 On Enjoining the Right and Forbidding the Wrong, Hadees 238 · permalink
It is not good for a believer to do something to get humiliated. He was asked: "What will humiliate him?" Imam Sadiq (a.s) replied: "When he does something for which he has to apologize later.
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues,Chapter 13 On Enjoining the Right and Forbidding the Wrong, Hadees 239 · permalink
Masaedat ibn Sadaqih narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) was asked if it was incumbent upon the entire nation to enjoin the right and forbid the wrong. He replied in the negative. They asked him the reason. He said "It is incumbent upon those who are in power whom the people obey and can distinguish between the right and the wrong. It is not incumbent upon the weak people who do not know how to approach this issue, and might say wrong things about what is right. That is why Allah says: "Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining the right, and forbidding what is wrong. [The Holy Quran: Al-i-Imran 3:104]. But this is especial, and not general. As Allah the Almighty said: "Of the people of Moses there is a chapter who guide and do justice in the light of truth." [The Holy Quran: Araf 7:159]. He has not said it is for all the people of Moses or all his tribe to enjoin the right and forbid the wrong, even though there were many groups there. And by people it is meant more than one, as Allah the Almighty said: "Abraham was indeed a model, devoutly obedient to Allah." [The Holy Quran: Nahl 16:120]. In this verse it is said that he was obedient to Allah. Therefore it is not incumbent upon anyone who does not have any power, helpers or followers at peace time."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues,Chapter 13 On Enjoining the Right and Forbidding the Wrong, Hadees 240 · permalink
Masaedat ibn Sadaqih said that Imam Sadiq (a.s) was questioned about the Prophet's statement: "The best form of Jihad -holy war- is expressing what is just in the presence of an oppressive ruler." Imam Sadiq (a.s) said "This act will only be accepted of him if his enjoining the right is based on knowledge, otherwise it is not accepted."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues,Chapter 13 On Enjoining the Right and Forbidding the Wrong, Hadees 241 · permalink
In Al-Mahasin it is narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said "Return whatever you are entrusted with to its owner, even if the owner is the murderer of Imam Hussein (a.s)."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues,Chapter 14 On Being Trustworthy, Hadees 245 · permalink
: "Be pious and return the property that you have been entrusted with, since I shall even return any property of Imam Ali's (a.s) murderer to him, if he entrusted me with his property."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues,Chapter 14 On Being Trustworthy, Hadees 246 · permalink
Abdullah ibn San'an said that once he went to see Imam Sadiq (a.s) in the mosque. Imam Sadiq (a.s) had finished saying his afternoon prayers and was sitting facing the Qibla He told Imam Sadiq (a.s): "O' grandson of the Prophet! There are several rulers who have entrusted their treasury with me, but do not pay you your due one-fifth levy. Should I return their property to them?" Imam Sadiq (a.s) replied "I swear three times by the Lord of this Qibla that even if Ibn Muljam who has killed my grandfather (Imam Ali (a.s)) (and I wish to take revenge on him) entrusts his property with me, I shall return it to him."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues,Chapter 14 On Being Trustworthy, Hadees 247 · permalink
Imam Sadiq (a.s) was questioned about Allah's statement: "We did indeed offer the Trust to the Heavens and the Earth and the Mountains, but being afraid, they all refused to undertake it. However man undertook it- he was indeed unjust and foolish." [The Holy Quran: Ahzab 33:72]. He was asked: "What was offered to them? What did man undertake? What is it?" Imam Sadiq (a.s) replied "Trust between the people was offered, and this was done during the creation of the creatures."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues,Chapter 14 On Being Trustworthy, Hadees 249 · permalink
When Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) concluded his hadith the narrator, Umroo bin Abeed rose up and while going out stopped and said: "Certainly, one who does not follow the guidance of the Imams (a.s.) and gives his own opinion is doomed." It means that those who refuse to follow the Imams (a.s.) are on the wrong path.
Greater Sins Vol 1, Part 2, page 39 · permalink
Abu Samit has narrated from Imam as-Sadiq (a.s.) that he said:
Greater Sins Vol 1, Part 2, page 39 · permalink
Abeed bin Zorara relates from Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that he said:
Greater Sins Vol 1, Part 2, page 44,45; Wasaaelush Shia · permalink
The greatest of the Greater Sins is to attribute partners to Allah
Greater Sins Vol 1, Part 3, page 48; Wasaaelush Shia · permalink
Hisham says that Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said,
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twewntieth Greater Sin ,page 78; Surah Baqarah 2:282 · permalink
Dua of four types of people is not answered:
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twewntieth Greater Sin ,page 79; Iddatud Dai · permalink
Dawood Ibne Hasan says that he heard Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) saying:
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twewntieth Greater Sin ,page 81; Wasaelush Shia · permalink
A believer's promise to his believing brother is a vow that has no expiation (It cannot be broken). But one who goes back on his word declares his opposition and enmity to Allah, and invokes the anger of Allah.
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twenty-First Greater Sin ,page 86; Wasaelush Shia · permalink
When a man prays to Allah with a pure intention and a sincere heart, Allah answers (his prayer) after man has fulfilled his promise to Allah (a.j.). But if man prays to Allah without a pure intention and sincerity, Allah does not answer it. Has not Allah said, '...and be faithful to (your) covenant with Me, I will fulfill (My) covenant with you,' so the promise is kept only with one who keeps his own word.
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Twenty-First Greater Sin ,page 89; Safinatul Behaar · permalink
And most of them do not believe in Allah without associating others (with Him).
Greater Sins Vol 1, Part 3, page 60; Behaarul Anwaar · permalink
Masma bin Abdul Malik relates that Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) was at Mina (in Makkah) when a beggar approached him. Imam (a.s.) ordered that a bunch of grapes be given to him. The beggar said, "I do not need these, if possible give me money." Imam (a.s.) did not give him anything but said, "May Allah make you self-sufficient." After this another beggar approached. Imam (a.s.) picked up three grapes from the bunch and offered them to him. The beggar picked them up and said, "All Praise is for Allah (only) who has given me sustenance." Imam (a.s.) said, "Wait", and he placed as many grapes as his hands could hold. Twice again he gave him the same quantity. The beggar thanked Allah again. Imam (a.s.) again stopped him and asked his slave how much money he had. The slave replied, "Twenty dirhams." Imam (a.s.) ordered him to give these to the beggar. The beggar took the money and said, "All praise is for Allah alone. O Allah You are the sustainer, You are One, there is no partner for You. Imam (a.s.) again stopped him. Then the Imam (a.s.) removed his shirt and gave it to the beggar and said, "Wear it." The beggar put the shirt on and thanked Allah who had bestowed him with the dress and made him happy. At this stage the beggar turned towards Imam (a.s.) and said, "O slave of Allah may Allah reward you for this." After this he went his way. The narrator says that if the beggar had not addressed the Imam (a.s.) as such, Imam (a.s.) would have continued to give him gifts for his thankfulness to Allah.
Greater Sins Vol 1, Part 3, page 61; Al Kafi · permalink
Someone inquired from Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) the meaning of the following verse:
Greater Sins Vol 1, Part 3, page 63; Al Kafi · permalink
By Allah the Imaan (faith) of a person cannot be pure till he loves Allah more than his near ones; his mother, his father, children, wife, other people and wealth
Greater Sins Vol 1, Part 3, page 63; Safinatun Behaar · permalink
Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) relates that a caller will call out on the Day of Judgment, "Where are those who had enmity with my lovers?" Some people will stand up whose faces will have no flesh. The caller will, say, "These are the people who used to hurt believers and had enmity with them. They used to disgrace the believers because of their religion." Those people will be ordered to be taken to Hell." Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) said, "I swear by Allah! These are the people who used to agree with the words of believers but used to trespass their rights. They used to expose the secrets of believers."
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 323 · permalink
Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) relates that Long ago, there was a person who earned lawfully but later could not do so and began to earn unlawfully. However he failed to do that also. Then Shaitaan came to him and said, "You tried to earn lawfully and failed. Then you started earning unlawfully and failed here also. Should I tell you a way by which your wealth will increase along with the number of your lovers?" The person replied, "Why not? Tell me about it." Shaitaan said, "Bring out a new religion and call people towards it." The person did so and people started coming to him in large numbers. Now his worldly life improved a lot. Later he realized what he did was really wrong. First of all, he invented a new religion and invited people towards it. He thought that the only way to repent was to send back whoever comes to him for seeking orders. Next time people came to him, he told them that what he had told was false and the religion they were following was created by him. His followers were not ready to believe him and said, "No, your religion is a true one. It is only that you have started doubting it and want to leave it." That person nailed a chain to ground and tied it around his neck and said, "I will remain in this condition till Allah forgives me." The Almighty Allah sent one of His prophets to him and conveyed the message that He swears by His honor that He is not going to forgive that person even if he repents so much that the joints of his body are separated. If the person wants to be forgiven, he should bring back to life those people who died on his religion."
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 324 · permalink
A person who takes a single step towards a person who does innovation and respects him is certainly like a person who has taken a step to destroy Islam.
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 325 · permalink
The Almighty Allah has created a house in Paradise as well as in Hell for each and every creature. When the people of Paradise and Hell go to their respective houses, a call will be given out: O people of Paradise! Look down. When the people look down they will see their houses in Hell. They will be told: You would have been given those had you disobeyed Allah. The people of Paradise will die out of happiness for being saved. Then the people of Hell will be told: O people of Hell! Look above your heads. They will lift their heads and look above. They will be able to see their houses filled with bounties in Paradise. They will be told: You would have been given these had you followed the commands of Allah. The people of Hell will die out of the grief. They will be given their respective houses which they deserved. This is the exegesis of the verse of Allah, in which He says: These are they who are the heirs. Who shall inherit the Paradise; they shall abide therein.[Surah Mominoon 23:10-11]
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 325/326 · permalink
Allah will destroy one who takes the command of Muslims and destroys it.
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 327 · permalink
One who gets his name entered in the registers of the son of so and so, Allah will resurrect him as a pig on the Day of Judgment.
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 328 · permalink
If some people of a community commit sins and if they are not stopped from doing so, a time will come soon when Allah will send chastisement on all of them.
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 329 · permalink
Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) narrates from his ancestors that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, "One who is committing sins secretly, it is harmful for that individual himself. However if he is sinning openly and is not being restrained, it is harmful for everyone." Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) said, "It is an insult of Allah's religion. The sinners and their followers are like enemies of Allah."
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 329 · permalink
Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) narrates from his ancestors that There are six kinds of punishments for an adulterer. Three are related to this world and three to the hereafter. The punishments of this world are that the person will continue to lose the brilliance of his face; he will face poverty and die soon. The punishments of hereafter include displeasure of Allah on the Day of judgment, bad accounting of deeds and living in Hell forever.
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 330 · permalink
The narrator was with Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) when Imam (a.s.) was asked, "Is an adulterer a believer at the time of committing that sin?" Imam (a.s.) replied, "When he is committing the sin, faith is taken away from him and returned to him after the act." Imam was asked, "What about one who wants to commit the sin once again?" Imam (a.s.) replied, "In most cases, even if people try to do so they are not able to."
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 331 · permalink
A person who memorizes the Holy Quran and obeys its commandments is in the group of senior angels.
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 142 · permalink
"One who tries to memorize the Holy Quran with extreme difficulty due to a weak memory will get two rewards." He further said, "Why don't the people who trade in markets whole day not recite a Surah when they return to their homes at night before going to bed? If they do so they would get ten rewards for each verse and ten sins will be wiped off."
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 143 · permalink
Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) says that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) was asked, "Who is the best of men?" The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) replied, "One who comes and goes." He was again asked, "What is meant by one who comes and goes?" He replied, "One who starts and ends. One who starts reciting the Holy Quran and ends it. There is no one nearer to Allah than him and his supplications are accepted."
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 143 · permalink
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