Striving for Imam (a.s.) As much as possible, one should strive in the service of Imam (a.s.) because tradition says that the universe exists due to the barakat of Imam (a.s.). Secondly there are some angels who are specially appointed in the service of Imam (a.s.) and they do not even sit down in his presence without his permission. There are many types of these traditions however we are not relating them for prolonging the discussion but just as a proof we present herewith a tradition of Imam Sadiq (a.s.) wherein he says, "If I could reach his time, I shall spend my life in his service." This saying of Imam (a.s.) in not something unusual or astounding. It is the reality. It indicates the superiority of Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) and it shows that if the service of Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) had not been the best form of worship and obedience, Imam Sadiq (a.s.), whose each moment of his life was spent in worship, would not have expressed his desire to spend his valuable time in the service of Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "shiagroup" group. To post to this group, send email to shiagr...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to shiagroup+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/shiagroup?hl=.