Chapter 4 - On Shiite's Position Near God and their Rights

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hadith 375

God's Prophet (a.s) said: “Do not disrespect the poor followers of Ali and his children, since each one of them can intercede on behalf of two large tribes such as the Rabia and the Mezr tribes.”

وقال (صلى الله عليه وآله): لا تستخفوا بفقراء شيعة علي وعترته من بعده، فإن الرجل منهم ليشفع في مثل ربيعة ومضر.

hadith 376

God's Prophet (a.s) said: “There are many people who look dirty, with wrinkled hair, and worn-out clothing who go to beg at the doors of houses, but can get whatever they need if they ask God.”

وقال (صلى الله عليه وآله): رب أشعث أغبر ذي طمرين مدقع بالأبواب لو أقسم على الله لأبره.

hadith 384

Salman Farsi said that his friend- God's Prophet (a.s) advised him to do the following acts, and stressed that he never 1 tradition No. 409 and the description of the Arabic word “Tooba”. abandon them: 1- Always consider the situation of those in a lower position, not those who are in a higher position. 2- Love the poor people and get close to them. 3- Tell the truth, even though it may be bitter. 4- Visit your kin even if they reject you. 5- Never ask the people for anything. 6- Always rely on God, and remember Him by saying: “There is no strength nor power but in, or by means of, God the High, the Great.” This is one of the treasures of Heaven.”

قال سلمان (رحمه الله): أوصاني خليلي رسول الله (صلى الله عليه وآله) بسبع خصال لا أدعهن على كل حال: أوصاني أن أنظر إلى من هو دوني، ولا أنظر إلى من هو فوقي، وأن أحب الفقراء وأدنو منهم، وأن أقول الحق وإن كان مرا، وأن أصل رحمي وإن كانت مدبرة، وأن لا أسأل الناس شيئا، وأن أقول: " لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله "، فإنها من كنوز الجنة.

hadith 416

Imam Reza (a.s) said: “Whoever sees a poor person and greets him in a manner different from when he greets a rich man will visit God on the Resurrection Day while God is angry with him.”

قال الرضا (عليه السلام): من لقى فقيرا فسلم خلاف سلامه على الغني لقى الله يوم القيامة وهو عليه غضبان.

hadith 417

It has been narrated that

a man went to see God's Prophet (a.s) and said: “O' Prophet of God! I swear by God that I like you for God's sake.” The Prophet (a.s) told him: “If you really like me, get ready to put on the garment of poverty, since poverty will approach those who truly love me faster than a flood approaches its destination.”

وقيل: جاء رجل إلى رسول الله (صلى الله عليه وآله) فقال: يا رسول الله، إني والله لأحبك في الله، فقال النبي (صلى الله عليه وآله): فإن كنت تحبني فأعد للفقر جلبابا، فإن الفقر أسرع إلى من يحبني من السيل إلى منتهاه.

hadith 419

God's Prophet (a.s) said: “God will keep whomever he loves hungry in this world.” He was asked: “O' Prophet of God! Will God keep him hungry?” He replied: “Yes. He will not be able to get anything to eat even though there is an abundance of food and food is cheap.”

وقال (صلى الله عليه وآله): إذا أحب الله عبدا في دار الدنيا يجيعه، قالوا: يا رسول الله، وكيف يجيعه؟ قال: في موضع الطعام الرخيص والخير الكثير، ولي الله لا يجد طعاما يملأ به بطنه.