The ninth infallible Imam, who enriched and expanded the Islamic
thought and Shari’a was born in the holy city of Medina on the 10th of
Rajab 195 AH. He was the son of Imam Ali Ridha (as) and Bibi Sabika,
also known as Khaizarun (as).
The Imam was brought up by his father for four years, after which Imam
Ridha had to migrate from Medina to Iran, leaving his young son behind
him.
Dahwul Ardh (The spreading of the Earth)
Extracted from the Book ‘Iqbal al A’mal’ – Translated by Saleem Bhimji
According to a tradition of the Holy Prophet (SAW), Dahwul Ardh - the
25th of Zilqaad, is the day when the earth was spread for the advantage
of human beings. This event is mentioned in the Holy Quran (Chapter 79,
Verse 30) where Allah (SWT) says “And the earth, He expanded it after
that”