Consent of the Infallible Imam of each era

Part 2

In ‘Oyun Akhbar al-Riza (SBUH) in the 25^th Baab (chapter) and … it has come that when Zayd son of Musa son of Ja’far was captured and taken to Ma’mun Abbasi because he had burned houses of the offspring of Abbas in Basrah, Ma’mun Abbasi [the self appointed Abbasi ruler of the time] told Imam Reza (SBUH) that he was going to overlook Zayd’s actions because he was the Imam’s brother.

Ma’moon told the Imam that if his brother Zayd did what he did, Zayd son of ‘Ali son of Hosain had also proceeded before him and was killed. Ma’mun continued and told the Imam that if the Imam was not regarded highly by him [!!! so highly regarded that Ma’mun finally killed the Imam!!!] he would have surely killed Zayd because what he had done was not a small matter.

Imam (SBUH) then told Ma’mun not to compare his [Imam Reza’s] brother Zayd with Zayd son of ‘Ali son of Husain (SBUT) because Zayd son of ‘Ali son of Hosain was of the ‘Olama (scholars) of the progeny of Mohammad (SAWA) and his anger was for Allah’s Pleasedness and he did Jihad with the enemies of Allah until he was killed in the cause of Allah.

The Imam said that his father Moosa son of Ja’far had told him that his father Ja’far son of Mohammad son of ‘Ali (SBUT) had said that may Allah be Merciful and bless his uncle Zayd for he called people to “the Approved of the progeny of Muhammad” (SBUT) and if he was victorious he would definitely have been faithful to what he was calling people to.

The Imam then continued that Imam Saadeq (SBUT) had said that when Zayd was emerging he consulted Imam Sadiq and the Imam (SBUH) addressed his dear uncle and said that if it was agreeable to him to be killed and his body hanged in Kufah to go ahead and emerge; then Imam Saadeq had said woe unto whoever hearing his call and not responding.

Then Ma’moon asked Imam Riza, did the Prophet not threatened Divine punishment for any one claiming Imamate unrightfully? The Imam (SBUH) responded that Zayd son of ‘Ali did not make a false claim, he was extremely fearful of Allah and kept away from this matter and claim completely, rather he told people that he was calling to “the Approved of the progeny of Mohammad” (SBUT) and he did not mean himself, for he knew that his brother was the Rightful Imam.

The Imam (SBUH) continued and said that the threat of torment from the Rasool of Allah (SAWA) was for anyone claiming to be an Allah appointed Imam and then inviting people to other than the Religion of Allah, and causing people to go astray while having no Knowledge himself and without understanding anything, and- due to causing people to confess to his Imamat- taking them out of the Religion.

Then the Imam (SBUH) swore by Allah that Zaid ibn ‘Ali was of those addressed by the noble verse: و جاهدوا في الله حق جهاده

[Qur’an 22:78 And do jihad in (the way of) Allah, (such) a jihad that is His due; …]

Let us pay attention that Imam Rida (SBUH) has clarified that a) Zayd’s anger was purely for Allah and to Please Allah; b) Zayd was extremely fearful of Allah; c) Zaid never claimed to be the Allah Chosen Imam; d) Zaid, before emerging, had sought the consent of the Infallible Imam; e) Zayd had never intended to establish a government and if he was able to overthrow the bani-Umayya (Which the Infallible Imam with his Divine Knowledge knew that it would not happen at that time) Zayd would have turned every thing to the Infallible Imam; … . These are among distinguishing factors which set Zayd ibn Ali apart from many who have unrightfully claimed to have risen for Allah and Islam.

It is also noteworthy to mention that the Prophet Mohammad (SAWA) and other Infallible Imams (SBUT) have stated things regarding Zaid son of Ali’s high status and virtues; here as a sample we narrate a Hadith from the Prophet (SAWA):

In Oyoon Akhbar al Riza (SBUH) of Shaykh Sadooq and … it has been stated that Jaaber ibn Yazid Jo’fi has narrated from Imam Baqir from his fathers from Amir al Mo’menin from the Prophet (SBUT) who addressed his son Imam Hosain (SBUH) and told him that of his offspring would be a man called Zayd, and that he and his companions on the Day of Qiyaamat would walk above the heads and necks of people and would enter Heaven without reckoning.

Here, it is also important to mention that it is narrated in Osul Kafi, Bihar al Anwar and … that during the thirty four years of the Imamat of Imam Sadiq (SBUH) the Imam was also approached a few times by different people- whom the Imam was aware of their insincere and world-seeking intentions, such as AbuMoslem Khoraasaani and AbuSalamah Khallaan- to accept their offer to rise and attain caliphate; they each had told the Imam there were hundreds of thousands of ready Shia which would follow the Imam … . But the Imam (SBUH) did not welcome them or their offers and even burned their letters, and  in one way or another, let those close to him know that they were liars and that not even twenty of the so called ready Shia were sincere!

So let us not forget that approval and disapproval of the 14 Infallible Ones (SBUT) is as different as Heaven and Hell …

All the renowned Shi’ah scholars believing in twelve Infallible Imams (SBUH)- such as ‘Allaamah Majlesi, Shaikh Mofid and …- following the lead of the Prophet and the Imams (SBUT)- have stated firmly that Zaid believed in the Imamat of Imams Baaqer and Saadeq (SBUT) and have praised and wrote about Zayd son of ‘Ali son of Husain (SBUT). Even contemporary writers still talk about him.

In a book written by Mr. Mohammad Hakimi called “Dar Fajr-e-Sahel” which has been translated to English by us with the title “In the Shore Aurora” and published by Afagh publishing company, Tehran, the author mentions Zayd ibn Ali and states that Zaid rose so that no one could say why the children of Hadrat ‘Ali (SBUH) did not rise against all the oppression. I.e. Zayd, while being told of his martyrdom and thus rising knowingly, was given permission to fight by the Infallible Imam (SBUH) perhaps so that all proofs and arguments may be completed for all (Itmam Hojjat), meaning that no one will ever have any excuse anymore …

I.e. if people say why the Imams did not rise … Hadrat Ali (SBUH) called people to rise against the usurpation of AbuBakr and ‘Umar, and the Imam while being accompanied by Hadrat Fatemah and Imams Hasan and Hosain (SBUT), even went door to door and reminded people the event of Ghadir- during which over one hundred thousand people had pledged their allegiance- of all those people forty promised to join him but only four people showed up … Imam Hasan (SBUH) called people to fight Mu’awiah but the Imam was left all alone … Imam Hosain (SBUH) responding the invitation of people stood against Yazid but of the tens of thousands of people inviting him only tens of people remained faithful … and if people ever say why the rest of the offspring of Muhammad and Ali (SBUT) did not rise … Zayd, with permission, rose but of the tens of thousands of people promising to help him only couple of hundred showed up … Alas!!! How insincere and world seeking humankind is …

Others say that perhaps Zayd was given permission so that every one may know that the Imams were under so much pressure and absolutely did not approve of the usurpers …

ALLAH KNOWS BEST … AND ALLAH DOES AS HE WISHES, HE IS HAKIM AND ‘ALIM, ALL-WISE AND ALL-KNOWING …

Mr. Hakimi in his book “In the Shore Aurora” first depicts the dark world that we have been living in, then using Hadiths from the Infallible Ones (SBUT) portrays the beautiful and magnificent world after the Emergence of Hadrat Mahdi (SBUH). The author also by presenting statements from nonMuslim scholars reminds all of us that the Anticipation for the Saviour is an innate anticipation …

We cordially invite our friends to read the article “Lost Beloved”- which is the translator’s introduction to “In the Shore Aurora”- and the article “Innate Anticipation”- which presents a quotation from “In the Shore Aurora”- in this site, kindfather.com

For purchasing information regarding “In the Shore Aurora” you may contact us at: support@kindfather.com

In this world filled with all kinds of injustice, firstly we must not fall for seeming justice, a justice-oid with deceptive appearance! We invite our friends to read the article “Justice-oid” in this site.

Secondly in hardships which are widespread in these times of Occultation, we must not forget that we are not alone and that we can call, moment by moment, upon the last living Infallible Imam, Hadrat Mahdi (SBUH), who is among us and is aware of our conditions, and ask for his assistance; we invite all in need to read the articles “Seeking the Waseelah”, “The sole Redressor” and … in this site.

And thirdly, even in the midst of injustice, fighting is not always the answer; only the Infallible Imam of each era knows that which is best for the Ummah (nation of Islam) and can help to Insha’Allah reduce the pressure … we invite you to read “Miracle of pomegranate” in this site.

SO WE MUST PURIFY OUR HEARTS, INTENTIONS, BELIEFS, ACTIONS AND … AND ALWAYS REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE INFALLIBLE IMAM OF OUR TIME AND NEVER DO ANY THING WITHOUT HIS CONSENT … WE MUST REMEMBER THAT HE IS THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS AUTHORITY FROM ALLAH AND WHAT HE DOES OR DOES NOT DO IS WHAT ALLAH WISHES … WE MUST ALSO BE AWARE OF LIARS … WE MUST NEVER TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER HIM … WE MUST WHOLEHEARTEDLY AND PATIENTLY AND EAGERLY PRAY FOR HIS EMERGENCE AND GLORIOUS APPEARANCE … AND MAY WE HAVE A PART IN THAT REAL JIHAD AND GOVERNMENT WITH HIM …

For the “Allahumma Asleh” supplication which is highly recommended to be recited at all times especially in Qonut of Friday noon prayers, we cordially refer sincere Anticipators to the article “Qonoot of Anticipators” in this site, kindfather.com …

… And let us all start reciting this supplication daily until he comes …