He was a man of many abilities...

He was a man of many abilities, such as knowledge, worship, asceticism, poetry, literature, composition, and eloquence. High miraculous acts are attributed to him. It was said:” He was the best worshipper and ascetic of the people of his time.” In some of his permissions, al- ‘Allfmah al- Hilly said:” Radiuldrn ‘Au had miraculous acts. Some of them have been reported. Also my father has told me some of them.

And he was the best ascetic of the people of his time.” 2 al-Mansur performed the hajj during the days of al- Sffdiq, peace be on him, for three times in the years 140, 144, and 147. Also after the death of al- Sffdiq, he performed the hajj for two times in the years 152 and 158, but he did not complete the hajj. See Tarikh al- Ya’qtlby, printed in Najaf. Apparently, al- Mans(lr sent for al-Sadiq, peace be on him, during the first three years.

So, I considered it great to say anything till he finished his prayers and supplication. Then he turned to me. So, I said: Assalamu ‘alayka, Abu Abd Allah.’ He said:’ Wa ‘alayka ssalam, my brother, what has brought you?’ I said:’ Your cousin sends you his salem, then I told him all the words. He said:’ Woe unto you, RabI’ (Then he read these verses): Has not the time yet come for those who believe that their hearts should be humble for the remembrance of Allah and what has come down of the truth?

And (that) they should not be like those who were given the Book before, but the time became prolonged to them, so their hearts hardened, and most of them are transgreSSorS.’[1] ‘Woe unto you, O RabT’:” What! do the people of the towns then feel secure from Our punishment coming to them by night while they sleep? What! do the people of the towns feel secure from Our punishment coming to them in the morning while they play? What! do they then feel secure from Allah’s plan?

But none feels secure from Allah’s plan except the people who shall perish.’[2] I sent Amir al- Mu’minin assalâm and the Mercy of Allah and His blessings. Then he went on praying. So, I said:’ After the Salâm (greetings), is there any answer?’ He said:’ Yes, say to him:’ Have you then seen him who turns his BACK? And gives a little and (then) with holds. Has he the knowledge of the unseen so that he an see? Or, has he not been informed of what is in the scriptures of Musa?