Category: Muslim Humanitarians

Contribution of eminent Muslims, who have worked for the development of society in general through their actions and generousity.

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]…

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: …