Imam Kazim's (AS) Scientific Contributions

Due to Imam Sadiq’s martyrdom and extensive fear in society at the hands of Mansur, the Islamic university, which was established in Medina by Imam Baqir and expanded to its prosperity by Imam Sadiq, gradually closed. No one dared to share his identity as a Shia or associate himself with Imam Sadiq or Imam Kazim. However, during the long Imamat of Imam Kazim for around 34 years, there were times when the people could refer to the Imam and ask him questions. Depending on the political situation and the pressure of the government on the Imam, the people would refer to the Imam in various numbers to benefit from him. More than 3,000 of the Imam’s narrations are currently collected and compiled in the book known as Musnad al-Imam al-Kazim. Furthermore, a famous statement about the importance of wisdom is narrated from the Imam to his companion and Shia scholar, Hisham ibn Hakam. Also, various supplications are narrated from the Imam, including the famous supplication of Jaushan Sagheer, which is recommended for protection from enemies and catastrophes.
The Imam also trained many notable scholars. Today, six of Imam Kazim’s companions, and 12 of Imam Baqir and Imam Sadiq’s companions, are regarded as ‘As-haab-e-Ejma’ or ‘Companions of the Consensus’. These 18 companions are the most verified companions of the Shia Imams, whose narrations are regarded with the highest level of trust by scholars in the seminaries.