Since he will fear for his own life...

Since he will fear for his own life, he will be in occultation for a long time during which a group of people will apostate, but there will also be a group who will be firm in their belief." He added: "Blessed are our followers (the Shi’ites) who, during the time of the occultation (ghaybah of the Imam of the Age, identify them-selves with our Authority wilayah) and keep away from our enemies. They belong to us and we belong to them.

They have accepted our leadership and we are pleased with their adherence. Therefore, blessed are they. I swear to Allah that they will be with us in our rank in Paradise." Finally,…