In the second tradition he has described brothers to have...

In the second tradition he has described brothers to have qualities that are superior to all other believers which consists of love, help, faith without having seen His Eminence and there is no doubt that all these factors are present in Dua for reappearance of our Master of the Time (aj) because this act is help of Prophet, love for him, seeking his pleasure and testifying to his veracity and these are the different evidences in the traditions.

Second: In the description of the mentioned brotherhood we have understood from the traditions that it is having two possibilities: It could imply real truthfulness and friendship, as its requirement is love and helpfulness of a friend to another in his absence or presence since brother is in the meaning of friend. – as mentioned in Qamoos and this usage is very common in Arabic language.

That which proves this is a tradition in Biharul Anwar quoted from Ghaibat of Tusi from Muawiyah bin Wahab from Imam Ja’far Sadiq (as) that he said: The Messenger of Allah (S) said: “Fortunate are those who would get to live during the time of the Qaim of my family while they would follow him before his reappearance. They would love his friends and remain aloof from his enemies, and they would have the faith in the guardianship of the Imams preceding him.

They are my friends and devotees and the most respected people in my view.”[^3] It denotes brotherhood of faith between Muslims, and brotherhood is not achieved till two brothers share a special partnership, and there is no doubt that this matter could not become lasting except by faith. Thus if faith is proved in this aspect, brotherhood would also be proved with regard to the Holy Prophet (S).