{"id":22291,"date":"2019-01-27T19:10:05","date_gmt":"2019-01-27T15:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roshd.com\/?p=22291"},"modified":"2025-10-06T11:10:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T07:40:09","slug":"who-is-the-accused","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roshd.com\/en\/who-is-the-accused\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is at Fault"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The knowledge of the Imams\u00a0(PBUT)\u00a0is a gem that sheds guidance. Their knowledge is like the shining sun which is always beneficial in any conditions and periods of time. Based on this fact even in their childhood, the Imams\u00a0(PBUT)\u00a0had the ability to answer questions in such a way that would stun their enemies. The following narration is an example of this matter.<\/p>

Once, Abu Hanifah and Abdullah ibn Muslim arrive in Medinah. Abdullah says, \u201cOne of the great scholars of the Family of Muhammad\u00a0(PBUH&HP)\u00a0whose name is Ja\u2019far ibn Muhammad\u00a0(PBUT)\u00a0lives here. Let us visit him and gain some knowledge.\u201d When they arrive at the Imam\u2019s house, they notice that a group of Shiite scholars are standing outside the Imam\u2019s house, and waiting for the Imam to come out or be permitted to go inside. Meanwhile a young boy exits the house, and the scholars stand up out of respect for this young boy. Abu Hanifah asks, \u201cSon of Muslim, who is this boy?\u201d<\/p>

Abdullah ibn Muslim says, \u201cHe is Musa, son of Ja\u2019far ibn Muhammad.\u201d<\/p>

Abu Hanifah, \u201cBy Allah, I will make him ashamed in front of his followers.\u201d<\/p>

Abdullah replies, \u201cYou will never be able to do such.\u201d<\/p>

Abu Hanifah says, \u201cBy Allah, I will do as I said.\u201d He then turned to Imam Kadhim\u00a0(PBUH)\u00a0and asked, \u201cO boy, who commits a sin?\u201d<\/p>

Imam Kadhim\u00a0(PBUH)\u00a0answers, \u201cO Sheikh, it depends on three cases. In case one sin is committed by Allah, and man is not responsible. If this is the case, then it is not suitable for the judge to punish man for a sin he did not do. Case two suggests that sin is committed by both man and Allah. If this be the case, Allah would be the more powerful partner, and it is not suitable for the stronger partner to punish the weaker partner. And finally case three suggests that sin is committed only by man, the servant, and not by Allah. In this case, if Allah pleases He can forgive otherwise He will punish.<\/p>

Abdullah narrates, \u201cAbu Hanifah became so quiet as if he had swallowed a rock. So I asked him, ‘Did I not tell you not to bother the grandson of the Messenger of Allah\u00a0(PBUH&HP)?\u201d<\/p>

Indeed it is only an Imam that can answer the questioner at such a young age. A short, but comprehensive reply, which is taught as one of the most fundamental issues in teachings about the concept of Adl, Justice of Allah in the school of thought of Ahl al-Bayt\u00a0(PBUT). Considering the freedom and the power of choosing which Allah\u00a0(SWT)\u00a0has bestowed us, when we do an action willingly, that action is only attributed to us and we are the doer of that action. So if we sin, we deserve punishment. It is not fair to blame others or even the Lord for committing sins .[1]<\/a> Under this case, reward and punishment, Paradise and Hell, make sense and have true meaning. Based on this fact, the\u00a0principle of Adl (Divine Justice)<\/strong>\u00a0has become one of\u00a0the principles of religion in Shia Islam<\/strong>.<\/p>

(The above is a selection from \u201cAl-Ihtijaj Ala Ahl al-Lijaj, vol. 2, pp. 387, By Late Allamah Tabarsi (with some changes))<\/strong><\/p>

Tags: Biography of Imam Kazem A.S<\/a> – Imam Musa bin Jafar al-Kazim (peace be upon her)<\/a> – The words of Imam Kazem<\/a><\/p>

Footnote:<\/strong><\/h1>

[1]<\/a> Imam Ali (PBUH) says in this respect, \u201c… Justice is such that you do not accuse God of Sin.\u201d (I\u2019lam al Waraa, p. 291).<\/p>

Similarly Imam Sadiq (PBUH) says, \u201cJustice is such that you do not accuse your Lord of what your Lord reprimands you of.\u201d (Tohid Saduq, p. 96)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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