In place of the prayer...

In place of the prayer, (عَلَيْهِ السَّلاَمُ) and in place of (عَجَّلَ اللٌّهُ تَعَالَى فَرَجَهُ الشَّرِِيفَ) they will use the symbols (ع) and (عج)! Sometimes, in place of the prayer (رِضْوَانَ اللٌّهُ تَعَالَى عَلَيْهِ) or the prayer (رَحْمَةُ اللٌّهِ عَلَيْهِ) they will shorten them and write them as (رض) and (ره).

We should keep in mind that not only is the use of such shortened expressions in relation to these noble personalities rude and impolite, but it is also one of the greatest forms of disrespect towards them! Another point of etiquette in showing respect to the Imam is that we should not touch his name or any of his titles without Wudhu’ (spiritual purity).

What we have just mentioned in relation to showing respect and honor to the Imam is just the tip of the iceberg and there are many other forms which can be manifest and indeed these are clear for the one who has true insight and understanding (of the Imam). It goes without saying that what we have stated in this responsibility in regards to the last Imam also holds true for the rest of the Infallibles. [^1]: Biharul Anwar, vol. 94, pg. 71, sec. 29, no. 65; Munyat al-Murid, pg.

347 (The section of Writing and Keeping Books) [^2]: In most English publications, this is written as (S), (s), (SAW), (saws), (pbuh&hf) and other such ways. (Tr.) Previous…

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