Imam Jawad (AS) as symbol generosity, magnanimity and forgiveness

12:56 - 2016/04/16

Abstruct
According to the holy quran, tradition and reason, Shiite believes that the twelve Infallible Imams are the Prophet's immediate caliph. One of them is ninth Imam, Imam Jawad (AS). This article debates about Imam Jawad's (AS) forgiveness as pattern and symbol.

Brief of biography of Imam Javad (AS)
Imam Jawad (AS) was born in Medina, on Friday, 10th Rajab 195 AH. His name is Muhammad, his title is Al-Jawad or at-Taqi and his agnomen is Abu Ja`far. His father's name is`Ali ar-Ride and his mother's name is Sabikah (or khayzuran). He was martyred at the age of 25 ,in Al-kazimiyyah on Wednesday, 29th Dhulqa'da 220 AH. Baghdad. He Buried in the Kadhmain. [1]
The generosity of Imam Muhammad Taqi (AS)
Life of Imam Jawad (AS) based on forgiveness, generosity and compassion, so that he was known as the javadolaemeh(as). Basically, generosity and dignity sublime trait common among all leaders and Imams (AS) that they did not reject their issues and requirements. But Imam Jawad (AS) for his certain characteristics that he had known more generous than others, event he was known as javadolaemeh. there are a lot of narratives and stories about Imam Jawad's (as) generosity, but I just mention some of them.
A lot of narratives were mentioned by Imam(as) about forgiveness. For example he said “Three things bring to the position of divine pleasure: high Retraction, humility and a lot of people giving to charity.” [2]. Also he said “God has some servants that allocated his blessings to them and has established its largesse.If they refuse, the God take and transfer it to others.” [3] From perspective of Imam jawad(as)in this situation two things are very important first what you pay to others should be for God's satisfaction, otherwise it has no value. Second, this generosity should be devoid of obligation and persecute.[4] Basically, Imam Jawad(as) said: The man gives the gift for only God, so it is written for him as a "covert action", then he reminds it, at this time, the previous title disappears and "obvious action" is written. He reminds it again, after that the previous title disappears and the "hypocritical action" is written". [5] According to this, in some narratives were mentioned that one of the Shiite Imam(as) during of the ceremony of Hajj, was needed, but he was embarrassed and did not demand anything of the Imam. Imam understood and gave him something by one of his followers without asking. In this way, the problem had solved.
Conclusion
Imam Jawad(as) was very generous.His generosity was for God. there is no grace and annoyance.

References
[1] Baqir Shareef al-Qurashi, (2004), The life of Imam Muhammad Al Jawad, PP. 18-23
[2] kashful Al ghumah, vol. 2, p. 349; Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 75, p. 81." «ثَلاثٌ یَبْلُغَنَّ بِالْعَبْدِ رِضْوانَ اللّه ِ: کَثْرَةُ الاِْسْتِغْفارِ وَخَفْضُ الْجانِبِ وَکَثْرَةُ الصَّدَقَةِ"
[3] kashful Al ghumah, vol. 2, p. 364; Fosulul Al mohemma, p. 261; Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 78, p. 79. "اِنَّ لِلّهِ عِبادا یَخُصُّهُمْ بِالنِّعَمِ وَیُقِرُّها فیهِمْ ما بَذَلُوها فَإِذا مَنَعُوها نَزَعَها عَنْهُمْ وَحَوَّلَها اِلی غَیْرِهِم"ْ|
[4] Baqarah / 264. «یا اَیُّها الَّذینَ آمَنُوا لاَ تُبْطِلُوا صَدَقاتِکُمْ بِالْمَنِّ وَالاَْذی»
[5] ( Kafi, vol. 2, p. 296; Bihar al-Anwar, vol 67, p 233)

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