Library Ethics Greater Sins Chapter 2 Greater Sins and Smaller Sins The True Shias are Those Who Follow (Obey) the Imams (a.s.)
The True Shias are Those Who Follow (Obey) the Imams (a.s.)
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The True Shias are Those Who Follow (Obey) the Imams (a.s.)
Yes, we can give the title of ‘Shia’ to that individual who follows the Imams (a.s.) in all aspects of character and speech. Thus, Bab-ul-Hawaij Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a.s.) says:
“Our shias are only those who follow us (in every respect), walk in our footsteps and imitate our actions.”
(BihÄr al-AnwÄr)
On a certain evening ‘Ali (a.s.) was departing from the mosque. The surroundings were bright due to the moonlight. He saw behind him a group of people walking towards him. He enquired as to who they were? They said: “We are your Shias.” ‘Ali (a.s.) looked at their faces carefully and said.
“Why is it that your faces do not exhibit any sign of you being a Shia?”.
“Master, what are the signs of a Shia?”
“Their faces are pale due to excessive worship and the fear of Allah, their backs are bent due to prolonged prayers, too much fasting causes their abdomen to touch their backbones, their lips become dry be repeating endless invocations, and their hearts are filled with the fear of Allah.”
(BihÄr al-AnwÄr, Al-Irshad).
Now I will quote three traditions for the benefit of the readers.
