خبرنامه وب سایت:Contrary to Mamun's plans, Imam Reza's (A.S.) popularity grew among the people. The next Ramadhan in 202 AH (818 AD), the caliph though of another plot and requested the Imam to lead the Eid ul-Fitr prayer. Imam reza (A.S.) decline Mamun's request, pointing out that the prayer and sermon was not one of the condition of the agreement between them.
Mamun, however, continued to insist on the pretext that he was desirous to see the Imam's confidence increase among people of all walks of life including government officials, countiers and soldiers, who he said, were eager to see the power that Allah has granted to the Imam. He continued to press Imam Reza(A.S.) to deliver the sermon and lead the Eid ul-Fitr prayer.
A day before Eid ul-Fitr, the Imam seeing the futility of resistance said to Mamun: "if you had excused me, I would have preferred it.However, since you have not excused me, I will go out as the Prophet of Allah, may Allah bless him and his family, went out and as the commander of the Faithful, Ali ibn Abi Talib. Peace be upon him"
Mamun agreed, and ordered soldiers, countries, government officials and ordinary people to be present in the morning at the Imam's (A.S.) residence in order to accompany him to the prayer-sit. The next morning people turned out in large numbers to see the prophet's heir leave for the Eid prayer.So great was the enthusiasm, that many people waited on their roof-tops to catch a glimpse of the memorable procession.
Imam Reza (A.S.), after performing the ritual bath, put on a white garment and a white turban, and with a staff in hand, he emerged barefoot from his house. With his attendants similarly attired, he recited Allahu Akbar (God is Great)four times, and headed towards the site of the Eid prayer. The people loudly repeated Allahu Akbar after the Imam.
The government official and soldier, who were in official dress and on horseback, on seeing the Imam barefoot, dismounted and took off their shoes also and joined the grand spiritual procession. After every ten steps, the Imam would stop and recite Allah Akbar four times. The people would follow suit, and so vociferous became the cry of Allah's majesty, that it unnerved the vazir.
Fazl bin Sahl, on seing the grand procession and the total cooperation and coordination of the people with the Imam (A.S.), rushed back to Mamun and said: "If Imam Reza(A.S.) reaches the place of the Eid prayer in this way, the people will break out in rebellion. We are all afraid for our lives.So send instructions for him to go back."
Mamun immediately sent a message to Imam Reza (A.S.), saying: We have put an excessive burden on you and we have you very tired. We do not want you to experience any hardship. Therefore, go back and let someone else pray with the people in the usual manner."
Imam Reza(A.S.), on receiving the message, called for his shoes, mounted and returned to his place of residence. This wise move by the Imam, further alienated the people from Mamun, and made them clamour for the heir of the Prophet. It is said that so great was the discontent of the people about the prayer that many, even after performing the Eid ritul, thought that it was not performed properly.
Mamun after this incident realized how greatly Imam Reza(A.S.), loved by the people of Merv.
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