Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (ra) was the 8th century Muslim scholar, jurist, and theologian. He was descended from both grandsons of our Holy Prophet (sav), through his father. While, through his mother he was descended from Hazrat Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (rta) (through his sons, Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr, ra, and Abd al-Rahman ibn Abi Bakr, ra). His maternal grandfather, Qasim ibn Muhammad ibn Abi Bar (ra) was the great traditionalist of his time. Whose paternal aunt, Umm al-Mu’minin Hazrat Aisha (rta) also taught him.

According to the Shi’ite traditions, Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (ra) forbade Music. However, It is important to note that, there are many fabricated traditions alleged to the notable personalities from Ahl al-Bayt. Especially to whom, our Shia Muslims brothers and sisters consider as their Imams. Such as, in the Shi’ite traditions, they are reported to have opposed the first three Rashidun caliphs (rta). However, the Sunni-Naqshbandi traditions of Imam Ja’far (ra) are different from them.

According to one Naqshbandi tradition, Imam Jafar (ra) narrated from his father, Muhammad al-Baqir (ra), that a man came to his grandfather, Zain al-Abidin (rta), and said, “Tell me about Abu Bakr!” He said, “You mean as-Siddiq (rta)?” The man said, “How do you call him as-Siddiq when he is against you, the Family of the Prophet (sav)?” He replied, “Woe to you. The Prophet (sav) called him as-Siddiq, and Allah accepted his title of as-Siddiq. If you want to come to me, keep the love of Abu Bakr (rta) and Umar (rta) in your heart.”

Thus, It would be best if we refrain from giving any opinion on his perspectives. As, nothing is confirmed due to fabrication. And, considering him solely as a Shia Muslim or a Sunni Muslim would also be incorrect. Furthermore, I would also like to add that, many notable personalities from both Shia and Sunni schools of thought are descended from him. (including, Sayyid Abul A’la Sb. Maududi, ra)