Hawzah News Agency- "The eighth Imam Ali Ibn Mousa -al-Ridha, promoted the pure teachings of Shiism through his knowledge and tolerance all his life," Board member of Baqir-al-Ulum University said.

In an interview with Hawzah News, Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad Mahdi Gorjian congratulated the Muslims on the birth anniversary of Imam al-Ridha (as) and added, "A key feature of Imam al-Ridha's life to be used as a lesson in life was his devotion to educate people and promote sciences among them, as he was titled" The knowledgeable of Muhammad's Household" and everyone, particularly clerics must pursue his teachings,"

"Second to his knowledge and wisdom comes his tolerance, the Imam managed to promote Shiite teachings including the concepts of Imamate and Wilayah throughout his hard lifetime with the aid of his great tolerance."

Deputy of Research in Baqir al-Ulum University went on, "When his eminence, Imam al-Ridha (as) was forced to immigrate to Iran and the city of Tus to be appointed as Mammon's crown prince, he continued promoting Shiite teachings as well as Ahl-ul-Bayt's sciences by using his wisdom and tolerance; It must be noted that the promotion of Shiism in today's world, especially in Iran is due to the great Imam's serious efforts and endeavors,"

  "As a matter of fact, this fascinating achievement due to Imam al-Ridha's endeavors is a great lesson for all of us as his followers to try harder to propagate divine truths and to preserve Ahl ul-Bayt's doctrine," Gorjian concluded.

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