During a wheat shortage in Medina, Imam Sadiq (PBUH) sold his household’s stored wheat and instructed his caretaker to buy daily like others, mixing wheat with barley for bread. Though able to afford pure wheat, he chose moderation and equality, sharing the hardships of society with compassion and humility.
Abu al-Hasan al-Raffa’ logically challenged the inconsistency in denying Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH&HP) appointment of a successor after death, despite his prudence in appointing one for short absences. Historical evidence confirms that the Prophet clearly introduced Imam Ali (PBUH) as his rightful successor, yet political motives led many to ignore this truth.
Hazrat Reza (PBUH), the eighth Imam of Shiites , is of the progeny of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) and his eighth successor. At age 35 he became the leader of the Islamic union. His life was contemporary to the Abbasid reign
