The Life of Imam Ridha – Part 1: The Medina Years

Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Ridha, the eighth Imam of the Shi’a school of thought, lived a life full of ups and downs. After his father was martyred in Baghdad, he took on the role of imamah and led the Shi’a through difficult times during the reign of three different Abbasid caliphs — Harun, Amin, and Ma’mun al-Abbasi. While he spent the majority of his life in Madinah, in his final years he was forced by Ma’mun to leave on an unprecedented journey to Khurasan, where he was compelled to take on the role of crown prince and was repeatedly tested through debates with the heads of other religions and schools.

Part 1 of this course focuses on the Medina years of Imam Ridha’s life. Enrol to gain full access to the course lessons, quizzes, and materials.