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Those who meets Imam Mahdi, The meeting of Ali Ibn Mahziyar

Those who meet Imam Mahdi

The meeting of Ali Ibn Mahziyar

One day while I was sleeping I heard a voice saying "Oh! My son come this year to the house of Allah (Kaaba). Come this year and you will see your Imam-e-Zaman." I was awakened from sleep and was very happy.

Thereafter I did not return to sleep and remained awake through out the night. Before the sunrise I performed my prayer (Salat) and with the rising of the sun I went to my friends and gather them all in one place and set out for Mecca.

In Mecca every night I used to run from one place to the other as if searching something which I had lost. Twenty times I had come to Mecca for Hajj with the hope that I may feast my eyes on the luminous and glorious face of my beloved Imam (A.S.). Heaving a deep sigh I said to myself that if this time I could not see him ... ?

O Allah helps me and enables me to see my Master. One night in Masjidul Haram near the house of Allah I was anxiously waiting for him". I was just thinking that when there would be less rush I would perform Tawaaf, as usually I had been performing my Tawaaf and Ziarat. Then I saw a youth that was very handsome and nicely dressed. When he came nearer he addressed me and asked me "From which place are you? "From Ahwaz", I replied. He said, "Do you Ibn Khazeeli." I said "I knew him very well but he has died". The youth heaved a sigh of sorrow and said, "May Allah pardon him. Ibn Khazeeli was one of the friends of Imam-e-Zaman. In the day he used to fast and had been spending his nights in prayers." Again he asked, "Well you might be knowing Ali Ibn Mahziyar". I was filled with joy and replied, "I am Ali Ibn Mahziyar." "You are Ali Ibn Mahziyar. If so then be proud of yourself," said the youth and continued, "what work have you here and what are you thinking this time?

I said, "I have come here so as to see my Imam (A.S.). He replied, "You have done well, you are welcome. I am giving you the glad tidings. The Master has directed me to send for you. Now go back to where you are staying. I will be waiting for you on a certain place at midnight." Overwhelmed with joy I went back to my house. There was no sleep in my eyes as I was restlessly awaiting for the approach of midnight and all the time thinking whether I would be able to see my Master, whether I will attain that status which will make me worthy to see my Imam (A.S.). Then I collected my belongings and with my luggage started towards the promised place. When I reached there I saw the same man waiting for me. I bade Salam to him. He came forward and gave me the good news that I was fortunate enough because my Imam (A.S.) had sent for me.

We both started walking and passed on through Mena and Arafat and went so far that we reached the valley down the rear side ofTaif. He directed me to stay for a while and night prayer. We stayed there till the time of night prayer approached.

After the performance of morning prayer we reached on the upward side of Taif. Oh:
What a wonderful place, what a pleasant and beautiful atmosphere. The trees and the green fields. The sound of the water flowing from the brooks, the chirping of the birds made me completely lost and I began thinking whether I was seeing a dream. The youth stopped and addressed me "Look carefully at the side I am pointing out a miraculous place to you." Oh! I saw a wonderful piece of land. The most soul ¬refreshing breeze loaded with the fragrance of the flowers of spring season was coming towards our side from that land. The youth with still more concentration said Look there and concentrate and see whether you can see anything at the top of the rock".

" I see a black camp," I replied. The off shoot of light has been illumining the entire surrounding.
The youth said "This is your object the one which you were waiting for. This is the camp of Imam-e-Zaman (A.S.)." I was indescribably filed with joy. I screamed, Please do whatever you can but take me to that place as soon a possible." "Don't make haste." the youth replied, "very soon I shall take you to the service oflmam-e-Zaman".

We had not gone far when the youth fold me to get down and walk by foot. He told me to leave the rein of my camel and set it free. "Who would look after my camel? " I asked. "This is a land of refuge and peace, the youth replied. Don't worry about anything here. Be assured of it. When we reached the camp the youth stopped and said, "Wait here I will go inside and get permission for you". Outside the camp I was very much restless and was very impatiently counting every minute as to when I would get the permission. Meanwhile the youth came out from the tent and said, "Aqha is pleased to grant permission to you, go and meet him".

I went inside the camp and saw Imam (A.S.) sitting on a felt carpet resting against the fiber pillow. I went closer and saw the glorious face of the Imam (AS.). I bade Salam and he replied it. I smelt the fragrance coming out from him. He very politely and pleasingly asked me, "How are my Shia." I said, "They are living a very hard life in the regime of Bani Abbas." He said, "The day is approaching when you will have dominance over them and they will be humiliated and demoralized" Afterwards he proclaimed, "My father has said that the earth will never be left without his representative appointed for guidance of the people".

However I remained guest of Imam-e-Zaman (AS.) for some days. During this period I remained closed with Imam-e-Zaman (AS.). He solved whatever difficulties I had. Hereinafter I intended to go back to my city. When I went to say good-bye to him I had fifty thousand Dirham with me which I offered to Imam-e-Zaman but he did not accept saying that it was for my travelling expenses. He prayed for me and said good-bye to me. At last I could realize my old dream. My friend, "Remember that whoever hopes to succeed in any work in life should try and adopt the right path and have a firm will".

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