[^1]: A deeper explanation of this point will appear in the next responsibility.

[^1]: A deeper explanation of this point will appear in the next responsibility. [^2]: al-Ghaybah of al-Nu’mani, pg. 320, sec. ‘That which has been mentioned about the Shi’a’. [^3]: Commenting on this narration, Shaykh Kulayni says: “This means that the Shi’a are required to dedicate all their efforts to the obedience of the Imam and to the expectation of the advent as they must prepare themselves for such. [^4]: al-Kafi, vol. 8, pg. 381, sec. 8, no. 576 Previous…