His day and night activities in the field of knowledge did...

His day and night activities in the field of knowledge did not stop him from paying respects to, and asking help from, the Prophet and his family; and for all his success he considered himself ob liged to these great personalities.

"Although 'Allamah Tabataba'i was an unknown gem, who did not have any desire for fame and spent an simple life, he immediately attracted the seekers of truth and pre-eminence personalities, and started to teach and train them, and thus planted the first deed for a cultural and ethical move ment. Although he didn't have any material sources at his disposal, he confronted all the problems with the faith in Allah and the strength of personal merits.

He continued his march on the path which he had chosen without any self-fishness or desire for material gains or position. He was not alone in this way, he guided all his students and disciples to the ultimate goal. Today we are witnessing the movement which was started thirty five years ago by this great person.

Today we are benefiting from the fruits of a tree which was planted by this great man, and in future by the grace of Allah it will provide more fruits for the Islamic society." The Publishers…