Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (p) 1447 A.H.

Thursday, January 15th, 2026, is the 25th of Rajab 1447 A.H. which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (p).

The Imam Whom Chains Could Not Break

Imam Musa al-Kadhim (p) endured years of imprisonment, chains, and torment under the oppressive Abbasid regime, yet his heart remained filled with faith and patience.

In the words of his visitation:
“O God, bless Musa ibn Jafar… the one tortured in the depths of prisons and the darkness of basements, with his leg beaten to the rings of chains and a body that was disrespected in his funeral procession.”
[Ibn Tawus, Misbah al-Zair, p. 382]

Behind the cold iron bars, Imam al-Kadhim (p) turned solitude into worship and captivity into communion with God. The cruelty of men could not imprison his spirit; it only revealed his unwavering trust in the Divine.

He was denied freedom, yet his supplications echo through generations, teaching us that no circumstance can silence the soul that relies upon God. His life is a testimony of endurance, humility, and surrender to the will of God even amidst the most unbearable trials.

As we remember his martyrdom, let us honor his legacy not with sorrow alone, but by striving for patience in hardship, steadfastness in faith, and purity in devotion.

May peace be upon Imam Musa ibn Jafar, the imprisoned Imam, the patient worshiper, and the shining light that no prison could contain.

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