Subject: The companions of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) in the light of traditions
(part 3)
The companions of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) in the light of traditions (part 3)
Lets us see what
are the characteristics and special attributes of the companions of
Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) in the light of traditions.
(a) The number of companions
Aban Ibn Tuglab
narrates that, ?During my visit to Makkah, I presented myself in the
company of Imam Sadiq (a.s.) in Masjidul Haram, and was honored by the
opportunity to kiss his hand. He (a.s.) said, ?O Aban, very soon, Allah
will fill this Masjid with 313 persons.
(Ghaybat-e-Nomani, page 313).
In another tradition, Imam Jafar Sadiq
(a.s.) says, ?Imam Qaem (a.s.) will not leave the city of Makkah till
such time, that he completes the size of his group.Abu Baseer, a famous
companion of Imam Sadiq (a.s.) once asked the Holy Imam (a.s.) about
the size of Imam Mahdis (a.s.) group, to which Imam (a.s.) replied, Ten
thousand.
Apparently, the above traditions may
appear in conflict with each other. But there is no contradiction.
Explanations, which appear under these traditions, inform us that Imam
Mahdi (a.t.f.s.), will have 313 ?special companions?. Besides these, he
(a.s.) will also enjoy the help and support of other people who will be
his companions.
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