Visiting the Tomb of Hudhayfah al-Yamani

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مروي عن الأئمة المعصومين عليهم السلام في كتب الأدعية والزيارات المعتبرة.
Virtues, description, and recitation method of VISTING THE TOMB OF HUZAIFA YAMANI as recorded in Shia traditions.
VISTING THE TOMB OF HUZAIFA YAMANI
Second: It is recommended to visit the tomb of Huzaifa ibn al-
Yaman.
One of the major companions of the Holy Prophet (s) and
elite friends of Imam 'Ali ('a), Huzaifa ibn al-Yaman was
characterized by his capability to recognize the hypocrites by
names. The second Caliph would not perform the Deceased
Prayer for any dead body unless Huzaifa would be present
there. For many years, Huzaifa had been appointed as the
governor of al-Mada'in, but the second Caliph deposed him
and appointed Salman for that office. However, when the
second Caliph passed away, Huzaifa regained his past
position as governor of al-Mada'in and continued in that
office until Imam 'Ali ('a) regained his position as the leader
(caliph) of Muslims. The lmam ('a) wrote an official epistle to
Huzaifa and the people of al-Mada'in informing them of his
having been chosen as the caliph and, through a
governmental decree, appointing Huzaifa as the governor of
al-Mada'in. However, Huzaifa had passed away and been
buried in that city before Imam 'Ali ('a) could arrive in al-
Kufah with his army after he had left al-Madinah towards al-
Basrah to repel the evil of the people of the Camel.
Abu-Hamzah al-Thumali has reported the following:
At the last hours of his lifetime, Huzaifa ibn al-Yaman
summoned his son and transmitted his will to him, saying, "O
son, show despair of what people have in possession, for
richness lies in this. Beware of asking your needs from
people, for this is the whole poverty. On this day, try to be
better than what you were on yesterday. When you perform a
prayer, try to perform it in a mood of one who is bidding
farewell to this world and will not have a chance to return to
it. Beware of doing things that make you apologize."
It is worth mentioning that the Major Mosque of al-Mada'in is
situated near the tomb of Salman. This mosque is ascribed
to Imam al-Hasan al'Askari ('a) although none has known
the reason. Perhaps, the lmam ('a) ordered of constructing
this mosque or oftered a prayer therein.
So, do not deprive yourself of the merit of offering a two-unit
prayer in this mosque.