Zayd ibn Musa al-Kazim
Son of Musa al-Kazim
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Zayd ibn Mūsā was a younger son of Musa al-Kazim and brother of Ali al-Rida, the seventh and eighth of the Twelve Imams.[1] He is also known by the nickname Zayd al-Nar ('Zayd of the Fire'), due to the large numbers of houses belonging to Abbasids or their followers that he ordered torched.[2] He took part in the unsuccessful Alid uprising in 815 against the Abbasid caliphate, led by Abu'l-Saraya, during which he captured and governed the city of Basra.[3]
Zayd ibn Musa al-Kazim | |
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| Died | al-Iraq, Abbasid Caliphate |
| Other name | Zayd al-Nar |
Criminal charge | Rebellion against State, Treason, Pogrom, Arson |
Penalty | Imprisonment |
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| Victims | High |
| Date | 815, 816 |
According to al-Tabari, his reign was characterized by a pogrom against the supporters of the Abbasids. After the defeat of Abu'l-Saraya at Kufa, Basra was captured by the Abbasid general Ibn Abi Sa'id. Zayd received a letter of safe passage from Ibn Abi Sa'id, and surrendered to him.[4] His brother, Ibrahim ibn Musa al-Kazim, also took part in the uprising and ruled Yemen.[5] Zayd later escaped his imprisonment and rose again in revolt at Anbar in June 816, along with Abu'l-Saraya's brother. They were soon defeated by the Abbasids and again captured.[6]