Passing Anniversary of Ali ibn Ja‘far: A Humble Descendant and Trusted Narrator of Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them)

Passing Anniversary of Ali ibn Ja‘far: A Humble Descendant and Trusted Narrator of Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them)
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The 27th of Dhu al-Hijjah marks the anniversary of the passing of Ali ibn Ja‘far, peace be upon him, also known as al-Uraydhi, the youngest son of Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq, peace be upon him.

He was a devoted scholar, a prominent narrator of hadith, and a figure known for his remarkable humility. He dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them.

According to historical accounts, Ali ibn Ja‘far, peace be upon him, passed away in the holy city of Qom on the 27th of Dhu al-Hijjah in the year 210 AH, after years of service to religion and the transmission of the teachings of the Ahlulbayt.

He is regarded as one of the distinguished figures of the Prophet’s pure household and among the trusted narrators in Shia history.

Biographical and hadith sources state that Ali ibn Ja‘far lived during the time of four Imams: Imam al-Sadiq, Imam al-Kadhim, Imam al-Ridha and Imam al-Jawad, peace be upon them.

His hadith works, including Masa’il Ali ibn Ja‘far, al-Halal wa al-Haram and al-Manasik, continue to hold an important place among valuable Shia jurisprudential sources.

One of the most notable aspects of his character was his deep recognition of the status of Imamate. According to a narration by Muhammad ibn Hasan Ammar, Ali ibn Ja‘far was in the Prophet’s Mosque when he saw Imam al-Jawad, peace be upon him. He immediately went to greet the Imam without shoes or cloak and kissed his hand.

When those around him questioned his action, he replied: “Almighty God has made this young man worthy of Imamate, not me with this white beard. Therefore, I am his servant.”

After leaving Medina, Ali ibn Ja‘far lived for a period in Kufa and later settled in Qom, where he passed away.

His holy shrine is located at the end of Chaharmardan Street in Qom, opposite Bagh-e Behesht Cemetery, also known as Dar Behesht, and is visited by devotees of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them.

According to al-Mas‘udi, Ali ibn Ja‘far, peace be upon him, passed away in 233 AH at the age of 72.