OverviewA teacher from Muhammad’s ﷺ family, recognised as the fifth Twelver Shia Imam.CategoryScholarPeriodc. 676 – c. 732 CE
Life and settingMuhammad al-Baqir was a son of Ali Zayn al-Abidin. He taught in Madinah and transmitted knowledge within the Prophet's ﷺ family and wider scholarly circles.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
Work and legacyTwelver Shi‘i tradition recognizes him as its fifth Imam. Reports associated with him became important to later Shi‘i discussions of law and religious authority.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
SourcesOriginal concise biography based on the cited references. Historical reports, later devotional traditions and uncertain dates are distinguished where relevant.TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
