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Who was Musa al-Kazim?

  • Eighth Imam of Shia Islam

  • Fourth Caliph of Sunni Islam

  • Seventh Imam of Shia Islam

  • An Abbasid Caliph

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Musa al-Kazim (c. 745 – 799) was the seventh Imam of Shia Islam, who succeeded his father, Jafar al-Sadiq, in 765 CE. He was a leading scholar of his time, and his teachings have been compiled in the book, Kitab al-Kafi. He was also known for his piety and asceticism, and he is considered to be one of the most important figures in Shia Islam.
The Illuminated Path: Unveiling the Life of Musa al-Kazim

The Illuminated Path: Unveiling the Life of Musa al-Kazim

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