Whoever considers carefully the life of Hâshim and of his...

Whoever considers carefully the life of Hâshim and of his Sons understands that they had the natural and the learned manners. Also Allah’s Apostle, may Allah bless him and his family, had those outstanding manners which suited his Divine office. Then his progeny adopted the same manners. Whoever studies carefully the life of AbU Abd Allah (at- Sadiq), peace be on him, knows that he embraced the outstanding life of his grandfather (the Chosen one), may Allah bless him and his family.

“Then the person is known through his deeds.” Although at- Sâdiq did not speak about his life, his deeds have indicated his qualities. One day, at- Sadiq and his companions went to condole his reaative whose child died. While al- Sâdiq was walking, the thong of his sandal broke off. So, al- Sadiq picked up his sandals and walked bare- footed. One of his companions catted b.

AbEl Ya’far’[1] looked at him, and then he took off his own sandal, cut off its thong and handed it to Abii Abd Allah (at-Sâdiq), peace be on him. However, at- Sadiq became angry and refused to take the thong.Then he said:” No, the owner of the misfortune is worthier than others in enduring it.” Then he went on walking bare- footed till he entered the house of the person whom he wanted to condole. When at- Sadiq spread the table, he urged his companions to eat and made them enjoy the food.

Perhaps, he brought some food after they had become satisfied. However, they refused to eat. So, he said:” You have eaten nothing. Indeed, those who love us very much are those who eat very much with us.” Then he told them some traditions on the authority of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and his family, to encourage them to eat the food and to appeal to additional food.

He used to report the following words which the Prophet, may Allah bless him and his family, said to Salman, al- Muqdad, and Abti Dharr:” Those who love us very much are those who eat much food with us.” In spite of his importance and old age, at- Sadiq prevented his guests from fulfilling any need.

When he found no one to fulfill their needs, he himself stood up to serve them, and then he said:” Allah’s Apostle, may Allah bless him and his family, prevented (the Muslims) from putting the guest into service.”[2] As at- Sâdiq wanted the guest to stay for a longer time with him, he did not help him to go as he did with the people of Juhayna. He ordered his 1 He will be mentioned with His Famous Reliable . 2 Bihar al- Anwar, 47/40/48.