MERITS OF MASJID AL SAHLAH

Excluding Masjid al-Kufah, no place in this region can match Masjid al-Sahlah in merits and honor. Majid al-Sahlal was the house of Prophet Idris (‘a) and Prophet Abraham (‘a). It was also the abode of al-Khazir (‘a).

Abu-Basir has reported that Imam al-Sadiq (‘a), once, said to him, “Abu-Muhammad, I see coming that the Rising (al-qa’im) Imam (‘a), accompanied by his family members and dependants, shall reside at Masjid al-Sahlah, which he shall betake as his house. All the Prophets that Almighty Allah sent offered prayers at this mosque, and one who resides there will have the reward of residing in the tent of Allah’s Messenger (‘a). A true believer’s heart must long for that place, which contains a rock carrying the images of all Prophets. Verily, any one who offers a prayer in this mosque and beseeches Almighty Allah with sincerity shall have his needs settled by Almighty Allah. Also, any one who betakes this mosque as shelter shall definitely be protected by Almighty Allah against that which frightens him.”

Abu-Basir answered, “This is in fact an unmatched virtue.”

The Imam (‘a) added, “Yes, it is. This place is one of the places at which Almighty Allah desires to be besought. Each day and night and without cessation, the angels visit this mosque to worship Almighty Allah therein. Verily, were I to live next to that mosque, I would perform all my prayers there. Abu-Muhammad, there is more to mention about this mosque.”

Abu-Basir commented, “May Allah accept me as ransom for you! Will the Rising Imam live there forever?”

“Yes, he will,” answered the Imam (‘a) etc.