The one in whom these three traits are present shall be...

The one in whom these three traits are present shall be proximate to the realm of the Almighty. Those who belong to ranks lower than him shall obtain light from effulgence of those who are in the position of proximity with the Almighty. When those in the lower ranks see him they shall not like their present comfort and pleasure in comparison to those who are above them in ranks. Ibne Abi Ya’fur asked: Why would it not be possible to see the group of people who are having divine proximity?

Imam replied: They shall be covered with divine effulgence. Have you not heard that tradition of the Messenger of Allah (S) that there is a creation of Almighty Allah to the right of the Arsh whose faces shall be whiter than snow and more brilliant than the sun. An inquirer will ask: Who are they? He will be told: Having regard for the majesty of Allah they used to have regard for each other.” Amr Bil Ma’roof (Enjoining Good) We shall discuss this under the topic of forbidding evil, Insha Allah .

Ijaabat (Fulfillment) of our prayers through the blessings of His Eminence You must know that among all the great bounties of Allah Almighty upon us is that He has permitted us to call Him and pray to Him. And that we may express our needs to Him. And the Almighty Allah by His kindness and Mercy, fulfills our prayers.

And since it is proved that all the divine bounties reach us through the Barakat of the existence of Imam az-Zaman (as) it is also very much clear that the fulfillment of prayers is among the best of bounties; rather it is the most important bounty. Since through this bounty we receive other bounties.

The importance of the rights of our Master, Imam az-Zaman upon us, become clear because the existence of His Eminence is the medium of the realization of this bounty and great bestowals from the Almighty Allah. It is incumbent on us to compensate this favor by praying or by other deeds.

Among the evidences that especially prove the fact that the existence of Imam (as) is the medium and cause of the prayers of the people is a traditional report that Saffar has quoted in his book, Basairud Darajaat through his chains of reporters from Imam Abu Ja’far Baqir (as) that he said: The Messenger of Allah (S) said to Amirul Momineen (as): “Write down whatever I dictate.” Ali (as) asked, “O Allah’s Messenger, do you fear that I will forget?” He replied, “I don’t worry about your forgetfulness.

I have prayed to Allah to protect you and not to forget you.