It is narrated that Ali bin Salih Taliqani was traveling to China.
In the middle of the ocean, he had his ship wrecked and he found
himself on a floating plank of the boat. Due to extreme distress, he
decided to leave himself at the will of sea and in the due course it
brought him to an island. He roamed through the island hungry and
thirsty; and in distress and anxiety. Suddenly he saw a mountain
cave. He went to it and heard the voice of divine praise and
glorification and recitation of Quran. Someone called him from
inside:
“Ali bin Salih Taliqani, may God have mercy on you. Enter.”
He says: “I entered, saluted and heard reply to my salutation. I
saw a respectful person over, who said:
“You were blessed by the grace of Almighty Allah that He
saved you from drowning and conveyed you here. If I want, I can
inform you when you left your place; and for how many days you
were on your journey. I know all that passed over you. Come here
and sit down, may God have mercy on you.”
When I heard his discourse, I said: “I adjure you by Allah, from
where did you learn about my circumstances?” He replied:
“The knowing and powerful God has informed me that you are
hungry.”
As soon as he said that, food and water arrived and I consumed
it. I had never eaten anything more delicious than it.
He asked: “Would you like to return to your country?”
I replied: “Who can convey me there?”
His Eminence said: “For the honor of our friends, it is possible for us to convey you to your country.” Then he recited a
supplication, raised his hands and said: “This moment, this
moment!” I saw cloud arrive and say: “Peace be on you O Wali of
Allah and His Proof.”
His Eminence replied to the greeting and asked: “Where are you
going? Are you commanded to deliver blessings or punishment?”
That cloud went away and another cloud arrived. After saluting the
Imam and informing about its objective, it said: “I am commanded to
go to Taliqan. His Eminence said: “I hand over a trust to you; take it
safely to Taliqan.” It said: “I will do as you say.”
His Eminence said: “Come down.” The cloud descended. His
Eminence held my shoulder and seated me on the cloud.
At that moment, I said: “I adjure you by God, by the right of
Almighty Allah, by the right of Muhammad, seal of prophets, by the
right of Ali, chief of successors and by the right of Holy Imams
(a.s.), introduce yourself to me, so that I may recognize you, because
a great rank is bestowed to you.”
His Eminence said:
“Ali bin Salih, Almighty Allah does not leave His earth
devoid of a Divine Proof even for a moment, whether he
is apparent or concealed. I am the Divine Proof
apparently and in concealment. I am one, who conveys
and speaks from the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.). I am
Musa bin Ja’far.”
Then he commanded the cloud to soar and it obeyed the Imam.
By God, I did not experience any discomfort or fear. Not much time
passed, but that it brought me to Taliqan safe and sound.
Behaarul Anwaar, vol. 48, p. 39
Isbaatul Wilayah (Part One) – Ayatullah AliNamazi Shahroodi (r.a.)