If this problem was solved, no conflict would be there and concord would prevail.

If this problem was solved, no conflict would be there and concord would prevail.” Thereat Karbala’i regrettably said: “There is no sense in this dispute at all. We all belong to the same village, we are all Muslims and we and them are neighbours too.

If the Sayyid permits us to invite both the parties to be present at Khayrabad School for a lunch banquet, and then we can decide what to do.” Muhammad Baqir, listening with regret, said: “Allah - the Exalted - said: “And hold fast, all of you together to the cable of Allah, and do not separate.” (3:103). And in another place of His Holy Book, He said: “The believers are naught else than brothers.” (49:10) . Aren’t these Allah’s words?

Hasn’t Allah commanded us toward fraternity and evading dispute? I hope that harmony be prevailing and felicity be established, so that the Owner of Time (Sahib al-Zaman) be pleased with us, and Allah blesses us.” Imam Quli, addressing al-Sayyid Muhammad Baqir, said: “Some say that we should refer directly to the Imams’ traditions (ahadith), applying all their precepts with no need to refer to a marji’ taqlid (religious authority).

That is, we have to imitate the Imams themselves with no need for any other person.” Muhammad Baqir was aware of the fact that the schools of the Akhbaris had its influence through these regions, so he said calmly: “They are mistaken, how can we be sure of the veracity of these news, and that this was truly said by the Imams. As there are ahadith falsily ascribed to them, whose chain of transmission is weak, and some are contradictory to the Qur’an.

Who can differentiate between the scum from the good? Then there should be someone to undertake the task of investigating the narrations to recognize the weak and the authentic ones. “This is the truth.” Al-Hajj Qurban ‘Ali vainly said: “I remember I have said to one of them: If it be as you say, so it is not necessary to spend twenty or thirty years in learning and investigation at Najaf.

As whoever is able to read and write can attain the position of giving fatwa (verdict), after reading some books containing the Imams’ traditions and biographies! ... May Allah’s mercy be upon Mulla Muhammad Ridha; his words were exactly like yours!” Behbahan Al-Hajj Ghulam Ridha, who sat beside the Sayyid, whispered: “Our master!

According to your orders, I have invited all the men of Qanawat for having lunch.” “I seek God’s forgiveness.” “I hope that all events be kept to their course, and concord prevails again...