500AH-550AH (Pir in 540AH) Born in Sabzwar, son of Pir Kaliquddin, named by Imam Mohtadi. Fathered 4 sons, passed away in Morocco. King Tommarat was his disciple.

Imam before Abu Talib. Son of Hashim and grandfather of The Prophet and of Hazrat Ali*. Fathered 5 sons: Al-Abbas*, Abu Lahab*, Hamza*, Abdallah*, Abu Talib*.

After the death of his father, he was declared Chief Dai by Imam Ismail. He was succeeded by Sayd al-Khayr, brother of Imam Raziyiddin Abdullah.

Son and successor of Maymun al-Qaddah* who was responsible for the establishment of the Dais in Askar Mukaram.

Father of Prophet Mohamed. Died before the birth of his son.

Teacher of Imam Baqir. According to the Ummul Kitab, he openly declared the divinity ofImam and was executed.

(M. 619AD). Son of Abdul Mutalib and father of Jafar and Hazrat Ali.

7th Century. Famous for his piety, one of the first companions of Imam Ali.

Ommayad governor who rebelled against the Fatimid Caliphe al-Hakim in 1004. See Husseyn b. Jawhar.

Governor who revolted against the Fatimide Caliphate in 1004. See. Husseyn B. Jawhar.

(8th Century) Dai sent with al-Hulwani to Maghreb by Imam Jafar as-Sadiq in 145AH/762. Follower of Dai as-Shii. Played a major role in converting the population.

(10th Century). Imam Mehdi's private doctor and author of several texts on medicine.

(8th Century) Dai for Imam al-Baqir and Imam Jafar as-Sadiq, publicly declared his faith in the Holy Imam and was hanged in Kufa in 138AH/755. See Khattabiyya.