Ali al-Ridha
Eighth of the Twelve Shia Imams (766–818)
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The eighth Imam in Twelver Shia Islam, revered across both Shia and Sunni Sufi traditions for his scholarly output and piety. His tomb in Mashhad became one of Islam's major pilgrimage sites, cementing his visibility across centuries.
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Ali ibn Musa al-Rida, also known as Abū al-Ḥasan al-Thānī, was a descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and the eighth Imam in Twelver Shia Islam, succeeding his father, Musa al-Kazim, in 799 CE. He is also part of the chain of mystical authority in Sunni Sufi orders. He was known for his piety and learning, and a number of works are attributed to him, including Al-Risalah al-Dhahabiah, Sahifah of al-Ridha, and Fiqh al-Rida. Uyoun Akhbar Al-Ridha by Ibn Babawayh is a comprehensive collection that includes his religious debates and sayings, biographical details, and even the miracles which…
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