ABU SALAMA AL-HKALLAL...

ABU SALAMA AL-HKALLAL, dubbed as the Minister of the Prophet's Progeny, was especially compassionate towards Imam Ali's offspring. He wrote letters to the prominent heads of this Household inviting them to accept and share the royal power. One of such letters was addressed to IMAM JA'FAR AS-SADIQ (AS).

In political struggles, such opportunities are considered golden, but the Imam, who was the embodiment of selflessness and self-respect, declined the offer and remained devoted to his duty of imparting knowledge. The supporters of the ABBASIDES…