Imam al-Kadhim (a) said to Ibn Yaqttin[^5]...

Imam al-Kadhim (a) said to Ibn Yaqttin[^5]: “Guarantee for me one thing and I will guarantee for you three things: guarantee for me that you will settle the need of anyone of our adherents that you meet in the center of caliphate and I guarantee for you that you shall not encounter the strike of swords, you shall not be under the ceiling of any cell, and poverty shall never visit your house[^6].” Abu al-Hasan (a) said: “There are certain disciples of Allah who accompany the rulers for guarding Allah’s disciples.

(According to another report,) Those are the ones whom Allah will save from Hell[^7].” Imam as-Sadiq (a) said: “The expiation of holding governmental authorities is to settle the needs of the friends[^8].” A man asked Imam as-Sadiq (a) to write a…