Al-Khiṣāl - Part 4: On Four-Numbered Characteristics

Al-Khiṣāl - Part 4: On Four-Numbered Characteristics Chapter: A Divine Leader Can Be Recognized By Four Characteristics 4-13 حدثنا أبي رضي الله عنه قال: حدثنا أح٠د بن إدريس قال: حدثنا ٠د بن سنان، عن أبي الجارود، عن أبي جعفر عليه السلا٠قال: قلت له: جعلت فداك إذا ٠أهل البيت فبأي شيء يعرفون ٠ن يجئ بعده؟ قال: بالهدى والاطراق وإقرار آل ٠د له بالفضل، ولا يسأل عن شيء ٠ا بين صدفيها إلا أجاب فيه 4-13 (The compiler of the book narrated) that his father - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Ahmad ibn Idris quoted Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Isa, on the authority of Muhammad ibn Sin’an, on the authority of Abil Jarud, “I asked Abi Ja’far al-Baqir (MGB), ‘May I be your ransom!

If the most knowledgeable one from your household perishes, how can one know the Trustee who comes after him?’ The Imam (MGB) replied, ‘Through guidance, serenity, the testimony of the members of the Household of Muhammad (MGB) to his nobility, and his ability to respond to any questions asked.’”