Person

Ja'far al-Sadiq

جعفر الصادق

al-Sadiq

Lifespan unknown Quraysh

Ja'far al-Sadiq was the sixth Shia imam and son of Muhammad al-Baqir, known for advancing Shia jurisprudence and theology.

Significance

Son and successor of Muhammad al-Baqir, further developed Shia theology and law

Reputation in tradition

praised
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