Prior to this they did not know about the Book and the Eemaan.

Prior to this they did not know about the Book and the Eemaan. But we have sent down the Noor through which we guide whoever we select. [21] ‘We have secured Eemaan in their hearts and provided them guidance through Our Ruh’. [22] I then said to Imam- a.s , God may bless you, it would mean that most of the Shia are ‘Muqassir’ I do not find any one of my friends who would be qualify to the qualities which you have described. Imam- a.s replied O Jabir!

Although you do not know them but I know few of them who visit me, send blessings and ask about those hidden and sacred knowledge, which is not known to ordinary people. I told Imam a.s about a person and his friends who, I think, God willing, have such qualities in that they know about something about the Divine knowledge, as I have heard from them what could be regarded as elevated and deep knowledge and I think they are the best (shia).

Imam- a.s asked me to invite them tomorrow and come back with them for a session. Jabir says, I took them to Imam a.s next day, upon arrive there they greeted Imam- a.s with lot of respect and showed their devoutness. Imam- a.s said, O Jabir! Indeed they are your brothers but their faith is not near perfection, as yet, owing to some weaknesses.

Imam- a.s then turned to them and asked, ‘Do you believe that whatever Allah -azwj wants to perform can do so or give commands and no one can dare to disobey Him? And He cannot be asked to justify His deeds, however people would be examined for what they have committed. They all replied what you have said is correct, Allah -azwj does whatever He likes to do and issues commands to others as per His decisions. Imam- a.s said, thank God!

you are aware of (Tauheed) and your faith is perfect about it (Tauheed). Imam a.s then looked at Jabir and said do not make up your mind yet, on what is obscure to you. Jabir says, I got very nervous and perplexed (as Mola- a.s knew what was going through my mind). Imam- a.s then turned to them and asked me to ask them (in order to judge them further) ‘If it is within my abilities to turn into the appearance of my son Mohammed Baqir -asws ? When Jabir asked them they remained silent.

Then Imam -asws asked Jabir again to ask them if my son can turn into my appearance? Jabir asked this question from them but they again kept quiet. Imam -asws then asked Jabir, ‘why they do not reply to my questions?