Musa al-Kazim

seventh of the Twelve Imams (745–799 CE)
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Musa al-Kazim
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Musa al-Kazim

Summary

Musa al-Kazim is a human[1]. His place of birth was Al-Abwa[2]. He was born on November 8, 745[3]. He died in Kadhimiya[4]. He died on August 30, 799[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and imam[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (989 views/month, #6,980 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Musa al-Kazim's place of birth was Al-Abwa[2].
  • Musa al-Kazim passed away in Kadhimiya[4].
  • Musa al-Kazim was born on November 8, 745[3].
  • Musa al-Kazim died on August 30, 799[5].
  • Musa al-Kazim is buried at Al-Kadhimiya Mosque[9].
  • Musa al-Kazim's father was Jaafar Al-Sadiq[10].
  • Musa al-Kazim's mother was Ḥamīda al-Barbariyya[11].
  • Musa al-Kazim was married to Ummul Banīn Najmah[12].
  • A child of Musa al-Kazim was Ali al-Ridha[13].
  • A child of Musa al-Kazim was Zayd ibn Musa al-Kadhim[14].
  • A child of Musa al-Kazim was Fazl ibn Musa ibn Ja'far[15].
  • A child of Musa al-Kazim was Ahmad ibn Musa[16].
  • A child of Musa al-Kazim was Muhammad ibn Musa ibn Ja'far[17].
  • A child of Musa al-Kazim was Qasim ibn Musa[18].
  • Musa al-Kazim held citizenship in Abbasid Caliphate[19].
  • Musa al-Kazim's professions included theologian[6].
  • Musa al-Kazim worked as an imam[7].
  • Musa al-Kazim's field of work was Islamic theology[20].
  • Musa al-Kazim held the position of Imam of Twelver Shiism[21].
  • A notable student of Musa al-Kazim was Ali al-Ridha[22].
  • A notable student of Musa al-Kazim was Fātima bint Mūsā[23].
  • Musa al-Kazim's religion is recorded as Islam[24].
  • Musa al-Kazim is recorded as male[25].
  • Musa al-Kazim's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Musa al-Kazim's killed by is recorded as Al-Sindi ibn Shahak[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Al-Abwa[2], Musa al-Kazim… he was born on November 8, 745[3]. His father was Jaafar Al-Sadiq[10]. His mother was Ḥamīda al-Barbariyya[11].

Education

Musa al-Kazim studied under Jaafar Al-Sadiq[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and imam[7]. Musa al-Kazim's field of work was Islamic theology[20]. He held the position of Imam of Twelver Shiism[21]. Notable students include Ali al-Ridha[22], an imam[29], 0770–0818[30], of Abbasid Caliphate[31] and Fātima bint Mūsā[23], a theologian[32], 0790–0816[33], of Abbasid Caliphate[34].

Personal Life

Musa al-Kazim was married to Ummul Banīn Najmah[12]. Children include Ali al-Ridha[13], an imam[35], 0770–0818[36], of Abbasid Caliphate[37]; Zayd ibn Musa al-Kadhim[14], of Abbasid Caliphate[38]; Fazl ibn Musa ibn Ja'far[15]; Ahmad ibn Musa[16], a theologian[39], of Abbasid Caliphate[40]; Muhammad ibn Musa ibn Ja'far[17]; and Qasim ibn Musa[18], a muhaddith[41]. His religion is recorded as Islam[24].

Death and Burial

Musa al-Kazim died on August 30, 799[5]. He died in Kadhimiya[4]. The cause of death was poison[42]. Burial took place at Al-Kadhimiya Mosque[9].

Why It Matters

Musa al-Kazim ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (989 views/month, #6,980 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Musa al-Kazim born?

Musa al-Kazim was born in Al-Abwa[2].

Where did Musa al-Kazim die?

Musa al-Kazim died in Kadhimiya[4].

Who were Musa al-Kazim's parents?

Musa al-Kazim's father was Jaafar Al-Sadiq[10]. Musa al-Kazim's mother was Ḥamīda al-Barbariyya[11].

Who was Musa al-Kazim married to?

Musa al-Kazim's spouses include Ummul Banīn Najmah[12].

What did Musa al-Kazim do for work?

Musa al-Kazim worked as theologian[6] and imam[7].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [25] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q80224456. wikidata.org.
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  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [13] . Q80210604. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [42] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . al-islam.org. al-islam.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.
  26. [23] . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship Abbasid Caliphate
    Cause of death poison
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