The Mahdi Times September 2011 | Page 24

Well, here is another miraculous sign pointing towards the authenticity of the Yamani Ahmad Al Hassan (a.s). Many have seen Ahmad Al Hassan (a.s) in their dreams as well. Allah does send signs to those who require them to follow the truth. 7. Now, we know one thing about writers and poets: That when we read their works, there is always the essence of their egos in their writing. It seems inevitable, but the fact is a writer or poet is distinguished in their work from other writers because of their own egos. And we see in Sura Shuara: [26:224] And the Poets,- It is those straying in Evil, who follow them: Seest thou not that they wander distracted in every valley? And that they say that which they do not do, The above Ayaat are bewildering, and would make us assume that poets are evil-but are they? The following ayat says: 26:227] Except those who believe, work righteousness, engage much in the remembrance of Allah, and defend themselves only after they are unjustly attacked. And soon will the unjust assailants know what vicissitudes their affairs will take! And so, we now see that there are two kinds of poets: The evil ones, who write through their EGOS. And the faithful ones, who write through the voice of GOD.  Now I ask you, where do we find the essence of faithful writing? In the words of Muhammad, the sermons of Ali, the supplications of Imam Sajjad, peace be to them all.  So this divine essence is there because there can only be one of the two, either ego or Godwariness. Have you read Ahmad Al-Hasan's books? Heard his sermons? They have the same flavour as the writings in Nahjol Balagha. He writes apart from ego, his words are inspiration from the All mighty. I ask you, truly, would Allah send a liar possessing such knowledge, humility, grace and eloquence to deceive us? Allah is Just and Merciful, He knows that man is weak. Allah would only send a man with such qualities from Himself with truth, as an authority and not as a liar. Indeed, Ahmad Al Hassan's (a.s) degree of eloquence and wisdom astounds the wise, and he possesses the degree of virtue that the Yamani is destined to possess. 8. Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s) has talked about this Ayat: "They ask you about the hour, when it will come." (Surah 79, Ayat 42). In which he said it was about Imam Mahdi (a.s). Then logic states that the hour is generally taken in skepticism by the people. As is the Call of Ahmad Al Hassan (a.s), which is taken in skepticism and is the Call of the Yamani. Hence the pattern of the Hujjah of the End Times, to be taken in skepticism. The truth was never going to be accepted by the majority. You will find the people of the Prophet's (pbut) being few. In Hazrat Lut's (a.s) time, it was only one house. In Hazrat Nuh's (a.s) time, his own son wasn't of them. This is the case with Ahmad Al Hassan (a.s), that few accept him, and many are skeptical.  [2:147] "The Truth is from thy Lord; so be not at all in doubt." Only 10,000 + 313 people will accept the Yamani. These numbers seem appropriate when it comes to Ahmad Al Hassan (a.s), because many reject him, while only a few accept him. 9. In Karbala, Imam Husayn (a.s) addressed the army of Yazid in a way that was remarkable. During his addressing them, he said one particular thing which was very logical. "Did I make Haram Halal for you and Halal Haram for you?" This indicates that when one makes Halal Haram and Haram Halal, he is guilty and not worthy to be sworn allegiance (given Bayt) to.  This logic must be applied in the analysis of any Hujjat of Allah, of any authority sent from Allah. Peace be on Imam Husayn (a.s) for laying this foundation down for us. Now when we analyse the Yamani Ahmad Al Hassan's (a.s) teachings, we do not find any Halal made Haram, nor do we find any Haram made Halal. Indeed, among his teachings are Hijab, piety, fearing of Allah, worshiping of Allah and many more. Compare that to any of these modern day cult movements, non-working scholars, or religious institutions.  So logic shows us that Ahmad Al Hassan (a.s) calls to the One, the Most High God, as do his actions and teachings, and he is indeed how the Yamani should be in that aspect.  10. Allah's authority and His Grace does not change. Now when He sent His people in the past, people mocked them and rejected them on the basis of some allegations. Ahmad Al Hassan (a.s) is a person sent from Allah, and when people mock him and reject him, they also reject him on the basis of some allegations.  "...and you shall not find any change in the course of Allah." [Surah 33: Ayat 62]