it is mentioned in a detailed tradition that His
Eminence Reza (a.s.) prayed to Almighty Allah for rain in Khorasan
and winds and clouds accompanied with lightning thunder appeared.
When the people wanted to move out of the open and return to their
homes, His Eminence said: “Hold it, these clouds are not sent for
you, they are supposed to rain elsewhere.”
When those clouds moved away, another wind, clouds,
lightning and thunder came. His Eminence said: “These clouds are
also not supposed to rain here.”
This continued till clouds appeared ten times and went away.
When clouds appeared for the eleventh time, the Imam (a.s.)
said: “God has sent these clouds for you; so thank the Lord and
return to your homes. It would start raining when you reach your
homes and it wouldn’t rain till you do so.”
The rain of mercy began to fall as soon as they reached their
homes. The people were elated and due to the presence of the Imam,
blessings increased in Khorasan. After that poets composed a large
number of poems in praise of the Holy Imam (a.s.).
Isbaatul Wilayah (Part One) – Ayatullah AliNamazi Shahroodi (r.a.)