“The khalīfa asked other judges who were present in the...

“The khalīfa asked other judges who were present in the courtroom about their opinion and they said that the hand must be cut from the wrist because all considered that to be the hand in regards to tayammum . “The Khalīfa then turned to the Imām of the Shī‛a, Imām Jawād (a).

Imām Jawād (a) said: “They said what the ruling is” The Khalīfa said: “You tell me the ruling as well.” Imām again said: “They already said what the ruling is.” The Khalīfa insisted that the Imām tell him his opinion and the Imām said: “His fingers must be cut off because Allah said that the masājid belong to Allah.[^5] Masājid is the plural form of masjid which means parts of one's body that are on the floor when he prostrates.

This thief will want to pray and he must put the seven parts of his body on the ground when he prostrates. He must put his two palms on the ground and for this reason they should not be cut. Instead, only his fingers should be cut. When the Imām said this, the Khalīfa said; “Excellent!” and immediately ordered the thief to be punished in the way that the Imām said. At this time it was like the world fell on my head. How was a 25 year old man ahead of me in knowledge?

I'm upset and I will not get over it until I do what I have to do, even though I know that whoever helps in the murder of this young man will go to Hell. Zaraqā' tried to advice him against it but he did not accept. The next day he went to the khalīfa and asked him: “Do you know what happened yesterday?

Instead of suppressing the person whom a large number of Muslims consider as their Imām and as the rightful khalīfa of the Prophet (S), who consider you to be unjust, you put him forward and strengthened him. Those who thought he was the rightful khalīfa are now saying; 'Didn't you see, even the khalīfa understands that he is higher.' They are saying that he is better than others.

What a big political mistake you made!” He kept making statements like this to the khalīfa until the latter was convinced about killing the Imām (a). Finally, they poisoned him (a). Understanding Reality Will Not Come From Reading Books Alone Look and see how many scholars are in danger of this. Mujtahids, doctors, engineers and scientists, they are all in danger of this. But, the knowledge that has been praised in the Qurān and traditions is a light that shines in one's heart.