Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS) lived during a critical period in Islamic history. Due to the political oppression of the Umayyad rule and the aftermath of the tragedy of Karbala, many authentic Islamic teachings were neglected or distorted. Taking advantage of the limited opportunities available, Imam al-Baqir (AS) devoted himself to spreading religious knowledge and educating numerous students, thereby laying the foundations of a broad scientific and intellectual movement. He systematically explained various fields such as Qur’anic exegesis, jurisprudence, Hadith, and ethics, paving the way for the establishment of the scholarly school of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS).

Narration:

«تَعَلَّمُوا العِلمَ، فَإِنَّ تَعَلُّمَهُ حَسَنٌ، وَطَلَبَهُ عِبادَةٌ»

“Seek knowledge, for learning it is good, and pursuing knowledge is an act of worship.”

This narration reflects the central role of knowledge in Imam al-Baqir’s (AS) vision and explains the foundation of his scientific movement.