Martyrdom of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (as)

The Persecution by Al-Mansur

The Abbasid caliph Al-Mansur was extremely jealous of the Imam's massive following and knowledge. He summoned the Imam to Iraq multiple times with the intention of killing him, but each time, divine intervention protected the Imam. Mansur once even ordered the Imam's house in Medina to be set on fire, which the Imam walked through unharmed. (Source: Bihar al-Anwar)

Martyrdom

Eventually, Mansur succeeded in poisoning Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.) through the governor of Medina. The Imam achieved martyrdom on the 25th of Shawwal 148 AH at the age of 65, making him the oldest among the Imams. He was buried in Jannat al-Baqi.

Aamal for 25th Shawwal

On this sorrowful day, Shia Muslims hold majalis to mourn the loss of the founder of the Ja'fari school of jurisprudence. Reciting his Ziyarat and reflecting on his profound teachings regarding ethics, science, and theology are highly recommended.