meat, wheat, barley and vegetables are so expensive, and...

meat, wheat, barley and vegetables are so expensive, and people usually eat dates, milk and bread.” In the meantime, Sayyid Muhsin, who came to be acquainted with him during the philosophy lesson, said to him: “Peace be upon you, Sayyid Muhammad Baqir. I see you so plunged in thinking.” “And peace be upon you, he replied.” “What is the matter?

Have your ships sunk?!” “I was thinking of the shrine of al-’Imam ‘Ali were in Iran, the city (Najaf) would have not been in such a situation.” “Is there any trouble? We are all from one city, and the friend in need is the friend indeed - as it is said - so never be shy?” “No, nothing happened... I…