The Life of Imam Muhammad Ibn 'ali Al-baqir (a.s)

Dedication

I dedicate (this book) to you... oh you who spread knowledge and light in the earth.

To you, oh Apostle of Allah. To you, oh you who were the Last of the prophets.

This humble book is about the life of your grandson, Ima`m Mohammed al-Ba`qir. You called him Mohammed and gave him the nick-name as Ba`qir al-‘Ilm (the one who splits open knowledge). Thus, he renewed your religion and enlivened your practices (sunna).

Therefore, no one is worthier of this dedication than you. Accept this and be kind to me through your pleasure. So, it will be my provision on the day when I meet Allah.