After Imam Sadiq’s (PBUH) martyrdom, confusion spread among Shiites about his successor. Delegates from Neyshabur brought Khums and written questions to Medina, testing who the true Imam was. **Imam Musa al-Kadhim (PBUH)** miraculously answered the sealed questions, honored Shatitah’s small offering, and foretold her death, confirming his divine Imamate and knowledge.
Maintaining family ties refers to establishing and preserving connections with all relatives, whether in person or through virtual means. It is clear that the closer the relative is, the more important it is to maintain those ties. Thus, connecting with
Imam Baqir (PBUH) advised Himran to live with piety and fear of Allah (SWT). True piety ensures a pure life, avoidance of sin, and ultimately a good death. Only the pious will enter Paradise with the greeting of peace. Thus, salvation and a blessed ending depend on righteousness.
Islam highly values maintaining kinship ties (Silat al-Rahm). The Qur’an and hadiths emphasize kindness, visiting relatives, helping the sick, and attending funerals. Even small gestures like greetings count. However, if family ties harm faith, they may be avoided. True connection lies in kindness, not harm, as God accepts only from the righteous.
