Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (as)

The Spread of True Islam

Despite his purely academic and spiritual focus, Imam al-Baqir's (a.s.) immense popularity and authority in Islamic jurisprudence posed a threat to the Umayyad caliph Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik. The Imam had tirelessly worked to refute the deviant ideologies spread by the corrupt rulers. (Source: Tarikh al-Yaqubi)

Martyrdom

On the 7th of Dhul Hijjah 114 AH, the Imam was poisoned on the orders of Hisham. He was 57 years old. He instructed his son, Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a.s.), on matters of Imamate before passing away. He was buried in Jannat al-Baqi next to his father and grandfather.

Aamal for 7th Dhul Hijjah

On the eve of the Hajj days, Shia Muslims remember the martyrdom of the 5th Imam. It is recommended to recite his Ziyarat and hold majalis to discuss his profound hadiths and contributions to the Shia school of thought.