By seeing him, Imam ‘Askarī became very happy, but he cried for a moment.

By seeing him, Imam ‘Askarī became very happy, but he cried for a moment. Then Imam ‘Askarī introduced him as the last executor and deputy of the Messenger of Allah, the last Imam of the believers, and the true authority of Allah. After that, he made his will to him.” Abū Sahl continued, “That moment I deeply sensed that it was the beginning moment of accepting the responsibility of Imamate by the Imam of the Age.

Then I heard that Imam ‘Askarī said to his infallible son: “O the master of your household! Give me some water, surely I will depart to my Lord.” Imam Mahdi gave him water and helped him to do minor ablution. Besides,