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Al-Jafr: The Mystical Book of Imam Ali
Al-Jafr is a mystical Shia holy book compiled, according to Shia belief, by Imam Ali and inherited by him from Prophet Muhammad. Al-Jafr is composed of two skin boxes in which were kept various books of the past Prophets and the books inherited from Muhammad, Ali and Fatimah to the Ahl al-Bayt, with each new Imam receiving them from his dying predecessor Imam, as well as the armour and weapons of Muhammad. Al-Jafr was one of the sources and origins of knowledge acquired by the 12 Imams and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq took pride in having possession of al-Jafr, that comprised the hidden knowledge of Muhammad. The later Imams were accustomed to refer at times to the sacred and secret book of al-Jafr, which was left in their keeping by Ali and belief in the existence of al-Jafr with the Imams was firm, according to the Shia. The Imams also learned the science of Huruf (letters of the alphabet) from al-Jafr and used this science to derive facts and rulings from al-Jafr. Al-Jafr was handed down among the Imams until it is currently with Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi.
The word Jafr can variously mean numerical symbolism, science of numbers, numerical symbolism of letters, numerology, science of letters, alphabetical symbolism or divination. The contents of al-Jafr include secret teachings for the 12 Imams, knowledge of the past and future events, including the names of every king who would rule on earth, the knowledge of Muhammad, the past Prophets and the 12 Imams, the original Injil (holy book of Jesus), the original Torah (holy book of Moses), the original Zabur (holy book of David), the original Suhuf Ibrahim (Scrolls of Abraham) and the knowledge and history of the Prophets, life happenings, and other special mystical matters. These are all contained in one part of al-Jafr called al-Jafr al-Abyadh (the white al-Jafr). Al-Jafr al-Abyadh has 14 portions and each portion has 14 divisions. Another part of al-Jafr is called al-Jafr al-Ahmar (the red al-Jafr) which contains a bag that has the armour and weapons of Muhammad, including the sword Zulfiqar, and the Islamic rules, directives and matters about and involving wars. Al-Jafr also contains the knowledge of the Israelite scholars.
There are many hadith evidences of the existence of al-Jafr among Shia sources. For example, Shaykh Kulayni narrates from Abu al-Hasan that Imam Musa al-Kadhim said: "My son, Ali, is the eldest and most beloved of my children. He has inherited my knowledge just as I have inherited it from my father who inherited it from his father who inherited it from his father who inherited it from his father who inherited it from his father who inherited it from his father who inherited it from his father who inherited it from his father who inherited it from his father who inherited it from his father who inherited it from his father who inherited it from Ali ibn Abi Talib who inherited it from Allah's Messenger. He has also inherited my secrets just as I have inherited them from my father... He has also inherited two books which contain all that Allah's Messenger said about what will happen until Judgment Day."
Al-Jafr is a highly revered book among Shia Muslims who believe that it contains divine secrets and mysteries that are only accessible to the chosen Imams. It is also a source of inspiration and guidance for those who seek spiritual enlightenment and wisdom.
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