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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Mikyalul Makarim Fee Fawaaid ad-Duaa Lil Qai’m vol. 1 Tawqee Of His Eminence ========================= In an epistle narrated from His Eminence it is mentioned as follows: “And pray more for the early reappearance for therein lies your success.”[^1] I say: By paying attention to the previous section there remains no doubt that Faraj implies the reappearance of His Eminence and not haste in reappearance itself.

Do not put questions about things which if declared to you may trouble you…” (Qur’an, Surah Maidah 5:101) Each of my forefathers in his time was compelled by the oath of allegiance to the tyrant ruler and when I reappear, I would not be having the allegiance of any tyrant on my neck. As for how people would benefit from me during my occultation, it is like getting benefits from the sun, which is concealed by the clouds.

And I am the security for the people on the face of the earth just as stars are security for the inhabitants of the heavens. Therefore do not ask what you are not in need of and do not put yourself into undue trouble. And pray more for an early reappearance as in it lies your success.

Peace be on you, O Ishaq Ibne Yaqoob and peace be on all those who follow the guidance…”[^2] Our scholars have not mentioned anything about Ishaq bin Yaqoob – to whom this epistle was addressed – except that Kulaini and all other erudite scholars have expressed trust and reliance on this noble man. In the same way the salutation of the Master of the time on him, as mentioned in this epistle, is the best proof of his honor and high status.

And as for the indication in this sentence: ‘It is your success only’, is having some possibilities. Possibility One: It is that Faraj implies His Eminence himself. The reason for commanding to pray for reappearance in other words is that: His Eminence has stressed that: The success of you all is tied to my reappearance. The word Dhaalika which shows nearness to the word Faraj supports this possibility.