[16] Qualities of a Momin Amir-ul-momaneen -asws said in a sermon...

[16] Qualities of a Momin Amir-ul-momaneen -asws said in a sermon, ‘A monin will be grieved and troubled deep down but would reflect gladness from his face, he would keep a low profile but will have resolute determination, he would be not be rude and hate popularity, his sufferings are endless but he never gives up hope, he would be calm, active, thankful, patient and a deep thinker. He would not ask for favours and will be extremely polite and kind.

His ‘Nafs [17] ’ (will power) would be strong than rocks but his manners would be warmer than a humble slave. Zahid’, ‘Rageeb’ and ‘Sabir’ In a sermon [18] , Amir-ul-momaneen -asws said, Keep in mind! people created by Allah -azwj , fall into three categories, ‘Zahid’, ‘Rageeb’ and ‘Sabir’. ‘Zahid’ is that who would neither get excited upon acquiring something and nor gets saddened when something is taken away from him.

‘Sabir’ is that who neither desires for worldly status nor is grieved upon loosing it. ‘Rageeb’ is that who does not care about lawful and unlawful means in collecting whatever he can lays his hand onto. Who is Muqassir [19] ? I mam Mohammed Baqir a.s replied to a question on Muqassir that Muqassir is that who would refrain from gaining the recognition of Masomeen a.s , Amr and Ruh, which are compulsory (to learn) for everyone. I asked, how one could recognise ‘Ruh’?

Imam- a.s replied, One should believe and understand that to whom Allah -azwj associated with Ruh and has handed over His Amr (meaning Masoom Imam a.s has in his control both the Ruh [20] and Amr). Thus, he- a.s would resurrect and create with His -azwj permission. He would know what are people’s intentions and thoughts and all that has already happened (in the past ) and what to come until the day of judgement.

This is all due to the ‘Ruh’ which is ‘Amr’ of Allah -azwj , thus whoever has in his powers both the Ruh and Amr is perfect without any inadequacies and flaws. He (Imam- a.s ) would be able to perform as per his Wish- which is the reflection of Allah -azwj ‘s attributes. He would go from East to the West in a split of a second, can reach skies and come back within no time; there are no limitations in performing any of tasks what so ever.

I asked, I would like to know about Ruh from the Book of Allah -azwj in order to understand whether it is among those command which Allah -azwj has specified for His Prophet Mohammed -saww . Imam- a.s said, read this verse: ‘And similarly we have sent to you our Ruh which is from Our Amr.