Imam Ali Ibn Musa Al-Ridha: A Historical and Biographical Research

Occasion for presenting this book:

30^th Ṣafar: The Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Ridha (AS)

Book Bibliographic Details:

Author: Muhammad Jawad Fadhlallah

Translator: Yasin T. al-Jibouri

Publisher: ‎ Authorhouse

Length: 348 pages

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1491871324

Publication date: March 6, 2014

About the Author:

Sayed Muhammad Jawad Fadhlallah was a Lebanese cleric and the brother of Sayyid Muhammad Hussein Fadhlallah. Born in Najaf on 23 Shawwal 1357 AH, he received his religious education at the Najaf seminary under prominent scholars, including Sayyid Abu al-Qasim al-Khoei, Sayyid Muhammad al-Rohani, and his father, Sayyid Abdulraouf Fadhlallah. He passed away at the age of 38 on 23 Rajab 1395 AH and was buried in the city of Bint Jbeil, Lebanon. His notable works include Al-Imam al-Ridha’, A Historical and Biographical Research, which has been translated into Persian and English, and other writings on topics such as Imam Hassan and Imam Sadiq. He also founded a Husayniyah in the Dhahiya area of Beirut.

About the Translator:

Yasin T. Al-Jibouri is a prolific writer, editor, translator, and scholar, authoring 82 books and numerous essays, articles, and research works, including English translations of the Holy Qur’an. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University (formerly Atlanta University) in 1978, he has been recognised by Harvard University in its report Islam in America. He has founded several Islamic organisations in the United States, including the Islamic Society of Georgia and the International Islamic Society of Virginia, and has published works in 76 countries. His scholarship spans Qur’anic translation, Islamic history, jurisprudence, socio-economic justice, and contemporary issues facing Muslims in the modern world, making him a leading figure in promoting Islamic thought and education globally.

About the Book:

Authored by Sayed Muhammad Jawad Fadhlallah and translated into English by Yasin T. al-Jibouri, “Imam Ali Ibn Musa Al-Ridha: A Historical and Biographical Research” is a comprehensive work that explores the life and legacy of the eighth Shia Imam. The book delves into the complex political and social landscape of the Abbasid era, particularly during the reigns of Harun al-Rashid and al-Ma’mun, providing context for the challenges Imam al-Ridha faced. It offers a detailed narrative of his life, his debates with scholars of various faiths, and his scholarly contributions to Islamic thought. The book’s academic approach is complemented by the translator’s inclusion of footnotes to provide Anno Domini dates for historical events, making it a valuable resource for both scholars and general readers interested in Islamic history and biography.

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