Preservers of the Legacy

In this presentation, Shaykh Mahdi will explore the social and political atmosphere during the life of the sixth Imam, how he structured his teaching and his school, and the life of some of the closest companions of his who preserved and passed on his legacy to future generations. Some of these close companions are Zurarah ibn A’yan, Muhammad ibn Muslim, Abu Basir, Hisham ibn Hakam, Mu’alla ibn Khunays, and Mufadhal ibn Umar al-Ju’fi.
He will also touch on the concept of wikalah, how each of the students played a different role and why Imam Sadiq would sometimes speak negatively of his closest companions.

Some Key Questions Addressed:
1- Is it true that Imam Sadiq (as) had complete freedom to promote the teachings of Ahlul-Bayt?

2- What did the school of Imam Sadiq (as) look like?

3- Who were the closest companions of Imam Sadiq (as) who preserved his legacy?

4- How did Hisham ibn Hakam meet the sixth Imam

5- What akhlaqi traits did the students of Imam Sadiq (as) demonstrate to gain such closeness to him?

6- Which of his students was his wakil and how did each play a different role?

7- Why did Imam Sadiq (as) speak negatively of some of his closest companions?