Ma`rifat

This paper deals with the traits and signs of the pious and true Shi'ites in a great sermon by Amir al-Mu’minin (pbuh), but since the citation of these signs in the narrations of Nuf Bekali in Behar al- Anvar i is confusing and flawed, we continue the discussion in Nahj al-Balaghah and Homam’s sermon. With regard to the other signs of the true Shi'ites, Imam Ali (pbuh) says: "«وَ‌طَلَباً فِي‏ حَلَالٍ‏ وَنَشَاطاً فِي هُديً وَتَحَرُّجاً عَنْ طَمَع»‏ " (they look for halal sustenance, and are hardworking and diligent in guiding people, and are far from greed and avarice). In addition to servitude and worship, the Shiites pursue their social duties and look for halal sustenance in order to survive. However, they are never attached to the world or greedy of the temporal goods. They do not violate the rights of others or misappropriate Bayt al-Mal. Their hard work and effort paves the way for their spiritual development.