4. We were told by my father, may Allah be pleased with him, that he said: We were told by Muhammed bin Yahya al-‘Attar, from Hussain ibn Ishaq, the Tradesman, from Ali bin Mahziyar, from Hasan bin Sa’eed, from Muhammed bin Fudail, from al-Thumali, from Abu Ja’far, peace be upon him, that he said
Let none estimate for the Day of Resurrection by saying: O Lord, I did not know that the sons of Fatima are the Guardians and that it was for the sake of Fatima’s sons, exclusively, that Allah sent down this verse: «O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair from the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, He is the Forgiving, the All-Merciful.» (39:53)