Ja'fari

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The Ja'fari school of Islamic Law is also known as the Shi'a school of law and is named after Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, the sixth Shi'a imam. The Ja'fari school is prevalent in Iran, Iraq, and other Shi'a majority regions. The Ja'fari school is known for its emphasis on reason and intellect and draws heavily from the teachings of the prophet's family.