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Chapter 48: That Which Is Obligatory On The Visitor Of Imam Al-Husayn ('A)

Tradition 1: Imam As-Sadiq (‘a) was asked, “When we perform the Ziyarah of your respected father [Imam Al-Husayn ('a)], are we in Hajj condition?”

Imam ('a) replied, “Yes.”

I asked, “Then does that which applies to Hajis apply to us?”

Imam ('a) asked, “What are you referring to?”

I replied, “The behaviour of one who goes for Hajj”

Imam ('a) said: You should be a good companion to those who accompany you, speak less and say only that which is good; mention Allah often, wear purified clothes, perform Ghusl before going to the holy shrine, be humble, pray more, invoke blessings on Muhammad and Aali Muhammad ('a), be honourable by not taking that which does not belong to you, nor look at that which is not permitted, help your needy brothers, give solace to them and act with Taqiyyah, which is the pillar of your religion. You should abstain from that which is forbidden, from fighting, from taking oaths and from quarrelling which leads to taking oaths. If you follow this, your Hajj and Umrah will be complete. And being away from your family and by your inclination to the Ziyarah of Imam Al-Husayn ('a) you will earn forgiveness, mercy and pleasure of Allah, whose blessings you sought by spending money on your journey.

Tradition 2: Same as Chapter 47 no. 4.

Tradition 3: Imam As-Sadiq (‘a) said: When you intend to go to the Ziyarah of Imam Al-Husayn ('a), go while you are saddened, distressed, grief-stricken, dishevelled, covered with dust, hungry and thirsty, for indeed, Imam Al-Husayn ('a) was martyred while he was saddened, distressed, dishevelled, covered with dust, hungry and thirsty. Then ask him for your needs and leave. Don't settle down there.

Tradition 4: Same as no. 3.