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Islam / Shi'i / Twelvers / Imam /
Muhammad al-Baqir
Arabic:
'abû ja¢fari muhammadi bni ¢alî
(676- 743 ?) Fifth Imam (712/3- 743 ?) of Twelver tradition of Shi'i Islam and Isma'ili .
Muhammad al-Baqir spent his life in contemplation and religious studies, avoiding active involvement in the politics of his time. He is remembered primarily for his religious and juridical teachings, his pious wisdom, and for counseling his brother Zayyid against open rebellion.
His body was buried at al-Baqi cemetery in Medina. He was succeeded by Jafar as Sadiq.
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