Al-Majlisi narrated in Bihar Al-Anwar that the jailer said to Imam Al-Kadhim (PBUH), "Harun calls for you,"…
Al-Majlisi narrated in Bihar Al-Anwar that the jailer said to Imam Al-Kadhim (PBUH), "Harun calls for you," and Imam Al-Kadhim (PBUH) stood up terrified, weeping, and hopeless about his life. The question is: Isn't it expected of someone in the position of an Imam to face death with strength and steadfastness?
Answer
In the name of Allah, know, my son, that the infallible (PBUH), no matter how high his status in obedience to Allah and His blessings, does not transcend the natural human condition. He feels pain from injury, from being struck, and from the loss of his children and family. If we assumed that he was unaffected by such matters, then there would be no distinction or perfection for him before Allah in bearing such trials. However, the infallibles (PBUT) endure these hardships in obedience to Allah, and as a result, they are granted great reward. This is supported by the incident when one of the sons of the Prophet (PBUH&HF) passed away and the Prophet wept, which surprised some of his companions (just as you are surprised by Imam Al-Kadhim's reaction). A companion asked, "O Messenger of Allah, do you weep?" The Prophet (PBUH&HF) replied, "The heart grieves, the eyes weep, but we do not say anything that displeases Allah." Allah is the Guide.
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