ABSTRACT
Ja'far al-Sadiq was born in Medina in 80/699 or 83/ 703 and became one of the foremost exponents of the teachings from the Prophet's family. He is the most frequently cited authority on points of law and tradition, transmitting his family's wisdom to Muslims of diverse backgrounds and advocates of other religions, theosophists as well as gnostics who frequented his house in quest of knowledge.
