Question:Why didn’t Imam Ali (PBUH) retake the land of Fadak during his rule?

Answer:In the name of Allah, First: objection to the Imam’s (PBUH) action is an act of daring. Second: lady Zahraa (PBUH) herself told Abu Bakir “take it endowed … you will find it on the day of your judgment”. As the right holder (lady Zahraa) makes it a necklace on the oppressors’ neck. Third: the most significant thing that makes Muslims hate Othman is his taking over of the public properties. If Imam Ali (PBUH) claimed Fadak to be among his and Al-Zahraa’s (PBUH) properties, he would have been accused of what Othman did in terms of taking over the public properties. To this and the second point, Imam Ali (PBUH) indicated in some of his speeches. Allah knows best.

Question:I have heard through some discussions with the brothers that all the ones who went to battle without the Imam’s (PBUH) permission is not loyal to the Imam (PBUH). In other words, such one is disobedient like Al-Mukhtar Al-Thaqafi and Zaidul Shaheed. This matter has drawn my attention that Zaidul Shaheed’s revolution has no suspension at all, whereas Al-Mukhtar Al-Thaqafi’s revolution has got some suspicions in terms of legitimacy. What is your comment?

Answer:In the name of Allah, as for Zaid bin Ali, Imam Al-Sadiq (PBUH) grieved for Zaid’s martyrdom, in addition to other situations which prove the soundness of his faith, rue and actions. On the other hand, there are some narrations saying that Al-Mukhtar has good intentions, while other narrations reject such narrations. However, what makes him have good reputation is the Infallible Imam’s (PBUH) seeking for mercy to this man, although Allah strongly forbids seeking mercy for the enemies of Allah, especially the tyrants. Allah knows best.

Question:Does His Eminence Sheikh Basheer Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) have a book on Jafar son of Imam Al-Hadi (PBUH), and what is your opinion in Jafar? Is he a liar or a good man?

Answer:In the name of Allah, as for Jafar, uncle of the Awaited Imam (PBUH), he was corrupted as narrated in the tradition. Some of the sins and prohibited acts are attributed to him. However, investigating the man’s behavior and all what has been attributed to him may think that the man is innocent and clear from all the allegations against him although he used to pretend some of the disobediences for good reasons which is hiding the Awaited Imam (may Allah hasten his reappearance) from the authorities which were looking after the Imam to kill him. Jafar was able to hide the Awaited Imam (may Allah hasten his reappearance) that some narrations say that it is not permissible to kill Jafar. Allah is the all-guide and knowing.

Question:It is known that the prophet (PBUH&HF) did not give the banner to Ali (PBUH) in the battle of Khaibar till the third day after the first and second Kalifates in the first and second days. In the battle of Al-Ahzab, Ali (PBUH) was sent to fight Umar Ibin Widul Amiri, after the others feared to fight him. Thus, the prophet (PBUH&HF) tested these people and did not find the courage and qualifications that he wanted. So, what is it that the prophet (PBUH) found in Abu Bakir to oust him through the chapter of Baraah in the holy Quran?

Answer:In the name of Allah, it should be known that the prophet (PBUH&HP) only did what Allah (the exalted) ordered him to do. The point of sending Abu Bakir and then ousted him is to show that he is unqualified to be responsible for and protect Islam. If the prophet (PBUH&HF) did not do that -sending and ousting Abu Bakir, he would not be able to explain why he ousted Abu Bakir. He (PBUH&HF) stated and explained to the entire nation that Abu Bakir is not competent to protect the religion and unqualified for the Kalifate. Therefore, the prophet (PBUH) did state and explain that. Those who disagree with the prophet (PBUH&HF) for being held accountable on the day of judgement for what they did after him (PBUH&HF). There is no resort or power, but from Allah the highest the greatest.

Question:What is your opinion regarding describing Imam Al-Kadhim as the Monk of Family of Muhammad? Is it from Ahlulbait (PBUH) or from their followers? Is there monkhood in Islam?

Answer:In the name of Allah: it doesn’t mean the monk as in the Christianity. Christian monkhood has no marriage, while Imam Al-Kadhim (PBUH) has more than twenty sons. What is meant is the most religious one who fears and worships Allah a lot in secret or in public, in prison or in freedom. There is no well authenticated narration that proves that the Imam (PBUH) was called a monk. Allah is the All-guide and knowing.

Question:I would like to ask about Abu Talib. Was he an infallible Imam or prophet? There are some sayings indicating that he was the most faithful one that he is considered as an infallible.

Answer:In the name of Allah: Abu Talib was not a prophet or Imam in the religious terms. He is one of Ismael’s (PBUH) defendants who took the religious leadership in Mecca. I personally, think that he did not commit a minor or major sin. He is just like Abu Al-Fadhil Al-Abbas (PBUH). Allah knows best.