On al-Ridha’s Words On the Sign of the Imam

“There are certain signs designating the Imam. He is the most knowledgeable, the wisest, the most pious, the most patient, the bravest, the most generous, and the person who worships the most among the people. He was…

19-2 In another tradition we read, “The Imam is aided by the Holy Spirit. There is a column of light between him and God through which he sees the deeds of the servants. He is informed about what he needs by it.…