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Private Meeting

The Fifth Story
He was eager to talk to him individually at least once; But he could not! He would accompany him so that, if possible, he could realize his dream. His wait, albeit long, was futile, and he could hardly wait. One day he risked telling Ayatollah Bahjat, “Sir! I want you to have a private meeting with ...
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Keeping Secrets

The Seventh Story
In Fatemiyyah mosque, I saw Ayatollah Bahjat coming toward me; His face was flushed, but coming gently; When he reached me, he asked me, “Do you have any money?” I could feel the way he was looking at me. Confused and not knowing the reason for his question, I said, “Yes, I do!” Accusingly he said, ...
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In Najaf

The Third Story
He left the Holy shrine of Imam Ali, said “Ya Ali” [an expression to seek Imam Ali’s help] and started walking. He had just moved to Najaf. The last moment he was about to leave the holy shrine, he turned to the dome of Imam Reza’s Holy Shrine and said, "O’ my master! Please show me somebody who is ...
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His Youth

The Second Story
I seek refuge in Allah! What have you done, my brother’s son?! He wore his cloak and headed to the master’s home, walking through the streets of Karbala. He had been told that his sixteen-year-old nephew - Muhammad Taqi - was rude to that scholar. He had been told that yesterday at school Muhammad T...