Jafar Al-Khawari
Ja'far al-Kazim al-Khawari | |
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| Personal life | |
| Born | 151 AH |
| Died | 15 Jumada al-Thani 202 AH |
| Resting place |  Shrine of Ja'far al-Kazim (Pishva) |
| Parent |
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| Known for | Religious figure |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Twelver Shia |
| Lineage | Al-Musawi, Alid, Hashemite |
Ja'far al-Kazim al-Khawari (Arabic: جعفر الكاظم الخواري) was a son of Musa al-Kazim, the seventh Imam in Twelver Shia Islam, and the brother of Ali al-Ridha. He was known by the epithet "al-Khawari" due to his association with the village of Khawar in the Hejaz region. His descendants are referred to as the Khawari or Shajari Sayyids.[1][2]
Lineage
[edit]Ja'far was the son of Musa al-Kazim, who was the son of Ja'far al-Sadiq, son of Muhammad al-Baqir, son of Ali Zayn al-Abidin, son of Husayn ibn Ali, son of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatimah, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.
Life
[edit]Imam Musa al-Kazim had a notably large number of children compared to other Shia Imams, with historical accounts suggesting he had 37 offspring.[3] Among them was Ja'far al-Kazim, known as "al-Khawari." His descendants are known as the Khawari or Shajari Sayyids.
Ja'far had two sons: Hasan and Musa. Musa fathered a son named Hasan al-Haqq (Hasan the Revolutionary), who in turn had a son named Ali al-Khawari.
Historical sources indicate that Ja'far accompanied his brother Ali al-Ridha on his journey to Tus in the Khorasan region. During this journey, they were attacked near the city of Saveh, leading to Ja'far's death.
After reaching adulthood, Ja'far supported his brother al-Ridha when he accepted the invitation of Al-Ma'mun and left Medina for Marv.[4] He joined a caravan that included other sons and grandsons of Musa al-Kazim, such as Ibrahim and Abu al-Jawad, traveling from Baghdad to Khorasan.[5][6][7]
Descendants
[edit]Ja'far al-Khawari had several notable descendants, including:
- Hasan al-Thā'ir (Hasan the Revolutionary)
- Ali al-Khawari
- Musa
- Ishaq
Several clans trace their lineage to him, such as:
- Al-Zawamil al-Khawariyya[1]
Shrine
[edit]| Shrine of Ja'far al-Kazim al-Khawari | |
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 Shrine of Ja'far al-Kazim al-Khawari in Pishva, Iran | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Pishva County, Tehran Province, Iran |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 0 |
Historical and Architectural Features
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The shrine comprises a courtyard and a large dome measuring 21 meters in height and 9.5 meters in diameter. The dome features a double-shell structure atop a polygonal base, with thirteen windows and carpeted floors.[8] The dome is adorned with turquoise mosaics and intricate calligraphic decorations.[9]
The site was registered as a national heritage site in Iran in 1317 AH (1938 CE) under registration number 319.[10][circular reference]
Ceremonies and Events
[edit]Annual ceremonies are held at the shrine during spring, attracting thousands of visitors and officials.[11][12] The shrine also hosts cultural events and photography competitions.[1] Meetings between the shrine's cultural committee and municipal officials are held to discuss facility development.[13]
Shrine Facilities
[edit]- Library
- Reception Hall
- Imam al-Ridha Courtyard
- Hussainiya of the 72 Martyrs
- Museum (under construction)
- Urban Guesthouse
- Imam al-Jawad Memorization Center
- Sheikh Junayd Quran House
- Ayatollah Khamenei Prayer House
- Haj Ali al-Hakim Healing Center (under construction)
- Sheikh Khidr al-Razi Administration House
- Traditional Ja'fari Bazaar (under construction)
- Pilgrims' Garden
Notable Burials
[edit]- Junayd al-Razi: A scholar and mystic who managed the shrine's endowments in the 9th century AH.
- Mostafa Ardestani: A pilot and operations commander in the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
Visits by Prominent Figures
[edit]- On 3 Esfand 1403 AH, Esmail Qaani, commander of the Quds Force, visited the shrine and paid respects to the martyrs.[14]
- On 23 Esfand 1403 AH, Masoud Pezeshkian, Prime Minister of Iran, visited the shrine during his tour of southeastern Tehran.[15]
Significance
[edit]Ja'far al-Kazim al-Khawari holds importance in documenting the genealogies of the Prophet's family. His biography is cited in works on Alid lineages, such as:
- Al-Majdi fi Ansab al-Talibiyyin
- Umdat al-Talib fi Ansab Aal Abi Talib[16]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "سلسله سادات امامزاده جعفر (ع)". Fars News.
- ^ "السادة الزوامل الخوارية الموسوية". Durar al-Iraq Forums.
- ^ Sheikh Abbas Qummi, Muntaha al-Amal, Vol. 2, p. 223.
- ^ "تشیع در ورامین". Ensani.ir.
- ^ "نگینی در دل شهرستان پیشوا". Mehr News. 18 March 2016.
- ^ "شرح زندگی و شهادت امامزاده جعفر (ع)". IRIB.
- ^ "ما رأي الشيخ الحبيب بجعفر الخواري بن الإمام الكاظم عليه السلام؟ وأين مرقده؟". Al-Qatrah.
- ^ "امامزاده جعفر بن موسی الکاظم (ع): در درخشان و شهید پیشوا". Mehr News. 21 May 2011.
- ^ "امامزاده جعفر بن موسی الکاظم (ع): در درخشان و شهید پیشوا". Mehr News. 21 May 2011.
- ^ "امامزاده جعفر (پیشوا)". Wikipedia (Persian).
- ^ "غبارروبی ضریح مطهر امامزاده جعفر (ع)". IQNA.
- ^ "غبارروبی حرم امامزاده جعفر (ع)". IRNA. 17 April 2024.
- ^ "دیدار مدیر امامزاده جعفر (ع) پیشوا با شهردار این شهر". Fars News.
- ^ "ادای احترام سردار قاآنی به شهدا در امامزاده جعفر". Tasnim News.
- ^ "رئیس‌جمهور پزشکیان بارگاه امامزاده جعفر را زیارت کرد". ILNA. 13 March 2025.
- ^ "آثار نسب‌نامه‌ای درباره امامزاده جعفر (ع)". Mehr News. 7 January 2015.
