Sa’eed (r.

Sa’eed (r.a.) was not a companion of Imam Jawad (a.s.). i. Hajj Muhammad Ardabili (r.a.) in his book ‘Jaameul Ruwaat’ ii. Shaikh Abdullah Mamqaani (r.a.) in ‘Tanqeehul Maqaal’ iii. Allamah Shustari (r.a.) in ‘Qaamoosul Rijaal’ iv. Ayatullah al-Uzma al-Khu’i (r.a.) in ‘Mojamul Rijaal’ After referring to the books of these scholars Ali Ghaffarzadeh concludes that Hazrat ‘Uthman b.

Sa’eed (r.a.) was not among the companions of Imam Jawad (a.s.).[^6] It is possible that he did spend a few years under the Imamat of Imam Jawad (a.s.), but may have been too young to qualify for companionship. His (r.a.) Status in the Words of Imams (a.s.) Ahmed b. Ishaaq Qummi (r.a.) narrates, ‘I was in the presence of Imam Ali Naqi al-Hadi (a.s.). I said, ‘O my master! At times I have the good fortune of meeting you and at times I am deprived of this blessing.

Whatever he gives to you is from us.’ [^7] Imam’s (a.s.) narration in favour of Hazrat ‘Uthman b. Sa’eed (r.a.) underlines the level of Imam’s (a.s.) trust and confidence in him. Moreover, it underscores another important fact - Hazrat ‘Uthman b. Sa’eed (r.a.) performed some critical duties i.e. to convey Imam’s (a.s.) message and commands to the Shias. The duty of the Shias was to accept this communication and implement it. After Imam Hadi’s (a.s.) martyrdom, Ahmed b.

Whatever he conveys to you is from our side and everything he gives to you is from us.’ [^8] Deputyship of Imam az-Zaman (a.t.f.s.) Imam Hasan al-Askari (a.s.) appointed Hazrat ‘Uthman b.