Muhammad al-Baqir

Fifth of the Twelve Shia Imams
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Muhammad al-Baqir
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Muhammad al-Baqir

Summary

Muhammad al-Baqir is a human[1]. His place of birth was Medina[2]. He was born on May 8, 677[3]. He passed away in Medina[4]. He died on January 26, 733[5]. He worked as an imam[6] and muhaddith[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (816 views/month, #6,986 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Muhammad al-Baqir was born in Medina[2].
  • Muhammad al-Baqir died in Medina[4].
  • Muhammad al-Baqir was born on May 8, 677[3].
  • Muhammad al-Baqir died on January 26, 733[5].
  • Burial took place at Al-Baqi'[9].
  • Muhammad al-Baqir's father was Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin[10].
  • Muhammad al-Baqir's mother was Fatimah bint al-Hasan[11].
  • Among Muhammad al-Baqir's spouses was Umm Farwa bint al-Qasim[12].
  • A child of Muhammad al-Baqir was Jaafar Al-Sadiq[13].
  • A child of Muhammad al-Baqir was Sultan Ali[14].
  • A child of Muhammad al-Baqir was Amina bint Muhammed Al-Baqir[15].
  • Muhammad al-Baqir held citizenship in Umayyad Caliphate[16].
  • Arabic was Muhammad al-Baqir's native language[17].
  • Muhammad al-Baqir worked as an imam[6].
  • Muhammad al-Baqir's professions included muhaddith[7].
  • Muhammad al-Baqir held the position of Imam of Twelver Shiism[18].
  • A notable student of Muhammad al-Baqir was Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i[19].
  • A notable student of Muhammad al-Baqir was Abū Ḥanīfa[20].
  • Muhammad al-Baqir's religion is recorded as Twelver Shiism[21].
  • Muhammad al-Baqir is recorded as male[22].
  • Muhammad al-Baqir's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Muhammad al-Baqir's killed by is recorded as Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik[24].
  • Muhammad al-Baqir's Commons category is recorded as Muhammad al-Baqir[25].
  • The cause of death was poison[26].
  • Muhammad al-Baqir's given name is recorded as Muhammad[27].

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Origins and Family

Muhammad al-Baqir was born in Medina[2]. He was born on May 8, 677[3]. His father was Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin[10]. His mother was Fatimah bint al-Hasan[11]. Arabic was his native language[17].

Education

Muhammad al-Baqir studied under Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include imam[6] and muhaddith[7]. Muhammad al-Baqir held the position of Imam of Twelver Shiism[18]. Notable students include Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i[19], an Islamic jurist[29], 0707–0774[30], of Umayyad Caliphate[31], specialised in fiqh[32] and Abū Ḥanīfa[20], an ulema[33], 0699–0767[34], specialised in fiqh[35].

Personal Life

Muhammad al-Baqir was married to Umm Farwa bint al-Qasim[12]. Children include Jaafar Al-Sadiq[13], an imam[36], 0702–0765[37], of Umayyad Caliphate[38]; Sultan Ali[14], an imam[39], of Umayyad Caliphate[40]; and Amina bint Muhammed Al-Baqir[15]. His religion is recorded as Twelver Shiism[21].

Death and Burial

Muhammad al-Baqir died on January 26, 733[5]. He died in Medina[4]. The cause of death was poison[26]. Burial took place at Al-Baqi'[9].

Why It Matters

Muhammad al-Baqir ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (816 views/month, #6,986 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Muhammad al-Baqir born?

Born in Medina[2], Muhammad al-Baqir…

Where did Muhammad al-Baqir die?

Muhammad al-Baqir passed away in Medina[4].

Who were Muhammad al-Baqir's parents?

Muhammad al-Baqir's father was Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin[10]. Muhammad al-Baqir's mother was Fatimah bint al-Hasan[11].

Who was Muhammad al-Baqir married to?

Muhammad al-Baqir's spouses include Umm Farwa bint al-Qasim[12].

What did Muhammad al-Baqir do for work?

Muhammad al-Baqir worked as imam[6] and muhaddith[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q80225187. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Q80215246. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Position held Imam of Twelver Shiism
    Given name Muhammad
    Occupation imam, muhaddith
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