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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Eternal Manifestations Love for the Ahlul-Bayt (a) Story n. 1 ‘Allāmah Tabātabā’ī used to visit the shrine of Hazrat Ma’sūma (s) at least once every week. He would walk [to the shrine], and along the way, if he saw a discarded orange, cucumber or banana peel, he would use his staff to remove it from the sidewalk. During the summer he used to visit the holy city of Mashhad.

When visiting the shrine of Imām Ridha (a) at night, he would sit in the area adjacent to the side of the shrine ( dharīh ) where Imām’s head is buried. In a state of humbleness and humility he would then recite the ziyārat (greetings to the Imām). Whilst in Mashhad he would participate in the Maghrib and ‘Ishā congregational prayers led by Ayatullah Sayyid Muhammad Hādi Mīlānī, sitting in a corner amongst the people [during the namaz].

‘Allāmah had an intimate relationship with the Prophet (s) and the Imāms (a). He would mention their names with extreme decorum and reverence, participate in gatherings where their deaths were mourned, and weep profusely for the tragedies that the Ahlul Bayt had faced. * * Ayatullah Ibrāhim Amīnī Story n. 2 Marhūm ‘Allāmah’s connection with the Ahlul-Bayt was one of complete love. Not once do I remember him mentioning the names of any one of the Imāmswithout respect.

Each time he would enter the shrine of Imām Ridhā (a) in the holy city of Mashhad, I would see him place his trembling hands on the threshold and kiss it – his entire body quivering from the depths of his soul. Occasionally in his presence we would ask him to pray for us. He would reply, “Go and ask from Hazrat [Imām]. We have no special position here, everything is available from him” .

When he kissed the wooden frame of the shrine ( dharīh ), his entire being reflected a profound etiquette towards Imām Ridhā (a). With complete propriety ( adab ) and extreme love he would then recite his prayers in a corner. From the time he would enter until the time he left he conducted himself with adab . Hujjatulislām Doctor Ahmadī Story n.3 A scholar once asked Shahīd Ayatullah Mutahharī, “Why do you respect ‘Allāmah Tabātabā’ī so much and say may I be sacrificed for him” ?

He replied, I have seen many philosophers and mystics. My unique respect for ‘Allāmah is not related to his being a philosopher. Rather, my reverence stems from the fact that he is an enamored lover of the Ahlul-Bayt.