Ahmad bin Ishaq has narrated that he asked Abul Hasan, Imam Hadi (a.

Ahmad bin Ishaq has narrated that he asked Abul Hasan, Imam Hadi (a.s) from whom should he take the material of Imam (a.s) and whose statement should be accepta His Eminence, Imam Hadi (a.s) guided him to the course of truth and reality and said: “Amri (Uthman bin Saeed) is my trustworthy associate, so whatever he conveys to you on my behalf it is in fact from myself, and whatever he has said on my behalf, it is in fact what I have said.

Thus listen and obey him because he is trustworthy and reliable...” [1] These certifications of the master of Wilayat (Guardianship) and infallibility, His Eminence, Imam Hadi (a.s) regarding Uthman bin Saeed Amri prove that Uthman bin Saeed held an esteemed position and trustworthy status with the Imam (a.s). B. A person inquired from His Eminence, Imam Hasan Askari (a.s) regarding Amri.

[1] Tanqihul Maqal, 2/245, Usool al-Kafi His Eminence replied: “Al-Amri and his son, both of them are trustworthy and reliable. Whatever they convey to you from me is in fact from me, and whatever they say on my behalf is actually what I have said. Thus listen to them and obey them because they are worthy of trust and are reliable.” [1] C.

A matter that proves the position and elevated status of Uthman bin Saeed and confirms his trustworthiness and reliability is that letter of His Eminence, Imam Hasan Askari (a.s) that he sent to Ibrahim bin Abde Nishapuri, commanding him to obey and follow Uthman bin Saeed: “Do not leave the town till you meet Amri and be in his charge and obedience. Recognize him and let him also recognize you.

Because he is a pure, chaste and trustworthy man in our view...” These statements and other certifications, all inform us of the piety and elevated status of Uthman bin Saeed. Deputyship of Uthman bin Saeed from His Eminence, the Awaited Imam (a.s) Uthman bin Saeed was having the absolute deputyship and general representation of His Eminence, Imam Mahdi (a.s). He was a link between His Eminence and his Shias. He used to convey their letters, rights and religious payments to His Eminence.

And no one else had received such trust and deputyship among the Shias from His Eminence. Death of Uthman bin Saeed The blessed grave of Uthman bin Saeed is in Baghdad besides Rasafa where the believers and religious people visit it. Shaykh Tusi says: “We used to visit the grave of Uthman bin Saeed and the Ziyarat was performed openly. This practice continued from the time I arrived in Baghdad in 408 A.H.