Kamaluddin | Shaikh As-Saduq | Excerpt 10

Author: Shaikh As-Saduq (a.r.)

Book : Kamaaluddin Wa Tamam Un Nemah

Excerpt -10

Book – Kamaaluddin wa tamam un Nemah

Author –Shaikh As-Saduq(a.r.)

Chapter 7: An account of occultation of Successors and Divine Proofs after the death of Prophet Musa(as) till the period of Prophet Isa(as). (Part -2)

In the previous excerpt we discussed the occultation of the past prophets of Bani Israeel upto Prophet Sulaiman(a.s). Prophet Sulaiman (a.s) appointed Janabe Asif bin Barkhiya (a.s) as his successor. Janabe Asif(a.s) remained among his followers and they sought religious guidance from him. Then the Almighty Allah made Janabe Asif (a.s) also go into occultation and after a considerable period brought him back to the people among whom he lived for a long time.

After Janabe Asif(as), calamities intensified on Bani Israel and Nebuchadnezzar gained political power upon them. At that time, Prophet Daniyal (a.s.) remained a prisoner of Nebuchadnezzar for ninety years. Due to the excessive prolongation of occultation many got deviated from their religion. Ultimately, Nebuchadnezzar who had tortured Prophet Daniyal (a.s) a lot, repented and handed over the kingdom to Prophet Daniyal (a.s).

When Prophet Daniyal (a.s.) departed for the eternal abode, he entrusted all the affairs of the kingdom to Prophet Uzair (a.s.).

Then the Almighty kept Janabe Uzair (a.s) also in occultation for a hundred years. The divine representatives that came after him also remained in concealment. In this way hardships increased upon Bani Israel till Prophet Yahya bin Zakariya (a.s.) was born. Janabe Yahaya(a.s) reminded the people of divine chastisement. He told them that the hardships faced by the righteous people were due to the sins of Bani Israel, however a good end awaits those who are pious. He also informed them that Hazrat Isa (a.s) will appear after twenty odd years.

When Hazrat Isa (a.s) declared his mission the troubles and restrictions had increased on Bani Israel. Thereafter, Janabe Shamoon bin Harun (a.s) and other followers of Hazrat Isa (a.s.) went into hiding and reached an island and began to spend their lives there.

Thus we see time and again that Allah (s.w.t) has examined the faith of the people by sending His Proof in Occultation. May Allah Forgive our sins which causes the delay in the reappearance of His Hujjat(a.t.f.s) and keep us steadfast in the face of the trial of occultation He has sent towards us.