Raziuddin Ali Ibne Musa Sayed Ibne Tawoos (589664) is one of those special people who have had the honour of meeting Imam (a.s.) more than once. His life, his behaviour, and his writings are a clear indication of his lofty position and piety.
One of his most important books is AI-Muhajjal Samaratal Muhajja. It is a perfect expression of his thoughts. It has also been Translated into Persian by Muhammad Baqir Shaheedi under the title “Bamame- Saadat”
It is considered to be a charter of duties for a religious life. Sayed Ibne Tawoos had written it in the form of a will to his son. We shall mention herewith his commands with regards to Imam-e-Zaman (May our lives be sacrificed on him). He has also narrated authentic incidents of Imam (a.s.)’s beneficence that prove the sincerity and the indomitable faith of Sayed Ibne Tawoos. We should read these with rapt attention and examine our beliefs about our master (a.s.). We must consider them as a standard for us.
“My son, Muhammad, May Allah decorate your complete existence
with the love of His loved ones (Awliya) and the hatred of His
enemies. Know that when I received the news of your birth during
the days of Ziarat-e-Ashura, I was at Kerbala. I thanked Allah for the
Glimpses of Al Mahdi (a.s.)
great favour and by His permission stood up in obescience before – the Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) and as a thankful gesture, dedicated you as a servant to him. I sought refuge with Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) during all those happenings that are repeated for you. I saw Imam (a. s.) in my dreams a number of times and he enriched me with his bounties. He has fulfilled your needs. I feel incompetent to describe his virtues. Therefore we must love him, seek his friendship, be loyal to him and be attached to him with our heart in a way as wished by Allah, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) and Hazrat (a.j.) himself. We must give preference to his wishes over our own wishes.
You must begin with the taking out of Sadaqa for Imam (a.s.) before yourself or for your ailing loved ones. You must also give priority for supplication for him before you pray for yourself. You must do every possible good deed to fulfill the rights of Hazrat (a.s.) and to invite his attention. You must present your needs to Hazrat (a.s.) every Monday and Thursday with utmost humility.
When you address Hazrat (a.t.f.s.), first salute him and then recite the Ziarat which begins with “Salamullah-al-Kaamil” And say:
“O Chief! Distress has afflicted us and our family and we have brought scanty money, so give us full measure and he charitable to us; Surely Allah rewards the charitable. They said: By Allah! Now has Allah certainly chosen you over us, and we were certainly sinners. They said: O Our father! Ask forgiveness for our faults for us, surely we were sinners.”
(Surah Yusuf: 88-91-97)
And say: O our chief and our master, this is the conversation of
Prophet Yusuf’s brother with Yusuf (a.s.) and their father (Janabe
Yaqoob a.s.) after they had committed all kinds of atrocities. The
Prophets (a.s.) had mercy on them and forgave their mistakes. So if we are not liked and acceptable by Allah, the Prophet, your ancestors (Imam a.s.) and even to yourself, then you are more deserving and competent than Yusuf (a.s.) to bestow us with your mercy and forgiveness…”
(Bar Namae Saadat, Part 147)