At the time when our Qa’im would stage the uprising...

At the time when our Qa’im would stage the uprising, he will wear something similar to the clothing of ‘Ali ( ‘a ) and he will adopt the policy and course of action of ‘Ali ( ‘a ).”[^17] His Garments The hadith s tell something about the special garment of Hadrat al-Qa’im ( ‘a ) at the time of his advent. Some mention the shirt of the Messenger of Allah (S) while others mention the shirt of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) ( ‘a ) as his garments at the time of his advent.

Ya‘qub ibn Shu‘ayb said: Imam as-Sadiq ( ‘a ) said: “Would you not like me to show you the shirt to be worn by Hadrat al-Qa’im at the time of his advent?” I said: “Of course, I’d like to see it.” The Imam ( ‘a ) asked for a small chest. He opened it and took a denim shirt out of it and opened it. There was a blood stain in the corner of its left sleeve.

The Imam ( ‘a ) said: “It is the shirt of the Prophet (S) which he was wearing on the day when his four front teeth were broken (in the Battle of Uhud). Hadrat al-Qa’im will stage the uprising wearing this shirt.” I kissed the blood (stain) and put it on my eyes. Then, the Imam ( ‘a ) wrapped up the…