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Hisham and his agents had controlled the Shi'ah's actions and immediately defeated any rebellion such as the event of the uprising of Zayd Ibn Ali in 122 AH. At that time, dissimulation was the most basic policy of the Imam. Hisham recognized the status and position of the Imam and his effectiveness.
Certain Shi'a scholars believe that Shi'as have existed since the lifetime of the Prophet (s) because some of his companions were supportive of Ali (a). They refer to hadiths [9] and historical reports [10] that mention the existence of "Shi'as" of Ali (a) during the Prophet's (s) lifetime. [11]
History is generally replete with such deeds and particularly the history of Islam. However, we want to explain only the real origin of Shi’a Faith and the source of the seed that was sown in the land of Islam as well as causes and factors for its rapid expansion.
His object by saying this is the same false accusation which has been attributed to the Shi’a time and again and it has been said that they (Shi’a) believe that the Imam of the Age is hidden in the Cave.
Everybody described the Shīʿa as people who ignored other leaders and would only listen to ʿAlī’ (15). Abū al-Ḥasan Ashʿarī says: ‘The reason why they were called Shi’ism was that they followed ʿAlī and preferred him over other Prophet’s Companions’ (1/65).
Jul 29, 2007 · The Shi’ah have many sects. Some of them are kaafirs who worship ‘Ali and call upon him, and they worship Faatimah, al-Husayn and others. Some of them say that Jibreel (peace be upon him) betrayed the trust and the Prophethood belonged to ‘Ali, not to Muhammad.
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Caliph Mansur greatly respected him and led the funeral prayers when Hisham died. According to Ibn Sa’d, he was reliable in the science of Hadith and knew large number of Ahadith. Abu Hatim has described him as the Imam in the science of Hadith.