Imam Ali al-Rida is the Eighth Imam of Twelver Shi’ism, succeeding his father, Imam Musa al-Kazim. Full Name: Ali ibn Musa al-Rida. Arabic: عَلِيّ ٱبْن مُوسَىٰ ٱلرِّضَا Other Names: Abū al-Ḥasan al-Thānī. Born: 766 AD. Died: 818 AD. Origin: Medina, Hejaz, Abbasid Caliphate. Famous for: Eighth Imam of Shi’ism. Contributions: In addition to Shia authorities,[1][17]…
Category: Muslim Humanitarians
Contribution of eminent Muslims, who have worked for the development of society in general through their actions and generousity.
She is particularly remembered for the series of wells, reservoirs and artificial pools that provided water for Muslim pilgrims along the route from Baghdad to Mecca and Medina. Full Name: Zubaidah bint Ja`far ibn al-Mansur. Arabic: زبيدة بنت جعفر بن المنصور Born: 765 AD. Died: 831 AD. Origin: Al-Iraq, Abbasid Empire. Famous for: Generosity. Contributions: …