Asalam Alaykum,
A while ago I can across a saying by one of the Imams (عليه السلام). where he talks about who the true shia are and in that saying he lists qualities and then removes groups of people from the list until he gets to who the true shia are. I was wondering if anyone has come across such as saying and if you if you I would be grateful if you can post it please.
I apologise if I did not explain it well but this is all I remember.
Jazakum Allah Khair
Salaam alaikum. I feel this is the hadith you're reffering to,
Imam Muhammad Al Baaqir (عليه السلام) said
Imam Muhammad Al Baaqir (عليه السلام) asked Jabir: "Does it suffice for one who claims to be our follower to just express his friendship with the members of the Holy Household? I swear by Allah that no one is our true follower unless he fears Allah and obeys Him. Our followers are known for their humbleness and frequent remembrance of Allah; fasting; praying; helping the orp