“If this is the new Imam.

“If this is the new Imam." Abul Adyan said to himself. “Then the succession of Imam Hasan Askari (a.s.) has been lost as he is a known drinker and gambler, he plays musical instruments and is involved with amusements and debauchery." Nevertheless, he went forward to test him and just like others, offered his condolence. But as long as he waited, Jafar didn't request any thing from him. At this moment, Imam Hasan Askari's servant approached Jafar and said. “Sir! They have shrouded your brother.

Come and pray over his body." Jafar along with the Shiites and several representatives of the caliph entered the house. All got ready for prayers; Imam's pure body was enveloped in a shroud and placed in front of the prayer rows. Just when Jafar intended to say " Takbir' (Allaho-Akbar), a child, with short and black hair and with gap between his teeth, appeared from behind the curtain. He pulled Jafar's robe and said. “Out of the way, uncle!

I am more worthy than you to pray over my father's body!" Jafar looked at the child in complete surprise, his face turned pale as he stepped aside. The young boy stood in front of the group and said “Takbir” and every one followed him. Thereafter, the pure body of the Imam was buried beside the tomb of Imam Ali Naqi (A.S), his father. The child then saw Abul Adyan and said. “Bring me the answers to the letters." Abul Adyan quickly handed over the letters to him and said to himself.

" Two signs have been revealed, one, praying over the Imam's body and the other, demanding the replies to the letters, but the third one, the one about the bag, still remains. Abul Adyan approached Jafar and found him weeping and wailing. At the same moment, one of Jafar's friends said. “Sir! Who was that child who claims to be the Imam's son?" Jafar replied, “I swear to God!

I have never seen him before and don't know him." Meanwhile, a group that had come from Qum was inquiring about Imam Hasan Askari (a.s.) and they were informed that the Imam had passed away. “Then who is his successor?" they asked. “Him." The people replied while pointing to Jafar. They came foreword, greeted him and offered their condolence. “We have brought letters and wealth with us." They continued.

“Tell us who the letters are from and how much is the wealth so we can give them up to you." A far, as he was shaking his robe in agitation said. “Do you expect me to know the unseen!"? At that moment, an attendant approached and said.