This video presents the life of Imam Ja’far Sadiq (AS) and gives an overview of the complicated political instability during his lifetime. This critical period of history coincides with the change in power from the Umayyad to the Abbasid caliphate. This presentation also highlights Imam’s critical role in spreading knowledge and establishing the Ja’fari Shia school of thought as a prominent sect in Islam.
Table of Contents: 0:00 Intro 0:36 Birth 2:02 During the Life of Imam Sajjad 2:32 Childhood Years 3:57 Abbasids' Hidden Agenda 6:39 Imam Summoned to Damascus 8:00 Martyrdom of Imam Baqir 9:38 Imam and Hisham 11:10 Imam's Scientific Contribution 18:05 Zaid's Uprisal 25:33 Valeed II in Power 26:36 Yahya's Uprisal 29:55 Establishment of Ja'fari Shia School of Thought 31:58 Imam: Source of Guidance 34:13 Ibrahim Imam: New Abbasids' Leader 38:00 Yazid III in Power 38:58 Confrontation With False Theological Beliefs 44:59 Ibrahim in Power 46:02 Al-Abwa Meeting 49:35 Abdullah ibn Muawiyah's Uprisal 51:21 Abu-Muslim's Uprisal 55:22 Urging Imam for Uprisal 58:17 Death of Ibrahim Imam 1:04:17 Abassids as a New Government 1:05:25 Battle of Zab 1:08:32 Abbasids' Power Stabilization 1:13:41 Saffah and Imam 1:18:45 Mansur in Power 1:21:55 Mansur and Imam 1:25:06 Demise of Isma'il 1:27:02 Uprisal of Muhammad al-Nafs al-Zakiyya 1:38:51 Mansur and Imam 1:45:49 Martyrdom 1:50:01 Conclusion
