Historians record that it was only the support of Abu Talib (a.

Historians record that it was only the support of Abu Talib (a.s.) which deterred the Meccans from carrying out their cherished desire of killing the Prophet (S). The seeking of a supporter and nomination of Imam Ali (a.s.) by the Prophet (S) in the feast of Youm ad-Dar is in accordance with traditions of earlier Prophets.

About the Prophet Thul Kifl (a.s.), ibn Kathir writes,[^7] “Ibn Jarir and Ibn Hatam narrated on the authority of Dawud bin Abi Hind on the authority of Mujahid that he said, ‘When Alyasa [Elisha] became an old man, he said:“ If I could find a man who will succeed me in managing the people’s affairs while I am alive, so I will be able to see how he is going to serve the people .” Then Alyasa called the people, gathered them, and said, “ Who will fast in the day and pray in the night and will not be angry, he will be my successor .” Then, an ordinary man stood up and said, “ I…