These worldly rewards accompanied by the spiritual rewards...

These worldly rewards accompanied by the spiritual rewards which we discussed earlier are certainly all that the believer desires. For that reason, Imam Ali (AS) expresses his joy by swearing by the Lord of the Ka’ba and declaring that this indeed is a great victory for them and for the Shi’as and lovers of the AhlulBayt (AS).

The Tradition of the Cloak is one means whereby the believers and devotees of the Prophet’s AhlulBayt (AS) can seek the assistance of Allah (SWT) by virtue of their gathering in congregation among themselves where they recite this blessed narration. In fact, the Hadeeth Al Kisaa can be seen as an “intercessor” which increases the guarantee of acceptance of prayer compared to our individual supplication.

The idea of intercession for the seeking of needs is proven and confirmed in the Tradition of the Cloak and it is comparable to seeking the “Gate of Needs” ( باب الحوائج ) personified by esteemed characters such as Imam Musa Al Kadhem (AS). Reciting Hadeeth Al Kisaa will grant you the fulfillment of your needs by the blessings of the Members of the Cloak, just as knocking on the door of Imam Al Kadhem (AS) and presenting your need to him will serve as a faster means of reaching your aim.

Likewise, the reward of relieving the distress of those who are distressed (as mentioned in this narration) simply for appreciating this narration and recognizing those who are the superstars under the cloak, follows the same ideology where a believer seeks the door of Hazrat Abbas ibn Ali (AS) to relieve their stress by reciting the following recommended prayer of intercession: "يا مفرج الكرب عن وجه أخيك الحسين فرج كربي بحق أخيك الحسين" (Oh reliever of the anguish from your brother Husain, relieve my anguish for the sake of your brother Husain) If the purpose of the creation’s existence is for the sake of the holy divine guides represented by (SA) and his purified household, then surely anything can happen for their sake and out of their love.

It doesn’t matter how grand the request or how serious the problem is, it is by the blessings of these divine guides that Allah (SWT) grants them the authority to act as they desire which is in absolute agreement to His divine Will. Once again, Imam Ali (AS) replies back to the Prophet (SA) by pronouncing and confirming the glad tidings of victory for them and the devotees of the AhlulBayt (AS).