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26. Paralysis Cured

I had the honor of meeting Aga Hajj Sayyid Farajullah Bahbahani regarding the journey of Hajj. I heard from him that a miracle occurred during a mourning program, (Majlis) of Imam Husayn ('a) at his house. I begged him to write it down for me. The gentleman wrote a letter to me and following is the actual text of that letter.

Abdullah, who was born in Jabirnaan a principality of Mahrmuz, but lived in Bahbahan, became disabled in one leg on 28th Muharram al-Haram 1313 A.H. and he could only walk a few steps with the help of crutches. His livelihood now solely depended on the help of believers. At last he consulted Dr. Ghulami, but he expressed despair. After that he came to me to arrange enough funds for him to enable him to travel to Ahwaz. Thus, the money was arranged, and I also wrote a letter of recommendation to Ayatullah Bahbahani. The Ayatullah also rendered all assistance to him and referred him to Dr. Farhad Tayyibzada of Jundashahpur Hospital.

After X-ray and physical examination, he also gave a discouraging diagnosis and said that his leg was incurable. He also mentioned that a cancerous sore was visible between his thighs. Then he transferred him to the Hospital of the Abadan Oil Company at his own expenses. There also four X-rays were taken of his legs and the doctors suggested that its cure was impossible, so he returned to Bahbahan in that same condition.

Abdullah says: During this period, I continued to see hopeful dreams, due to which I retained my confidence to some extent. Till one night I saw that I have entered the outer portion of your house. You were not present, but below the apple tree in your outer garden, two Sayyid gentlemen with luminous countenances were seated.

Meanwhile, you also arrived and after greetings were exchanged the two gentlemen introduced themselves. One was Imam Husayn ('a) and the other, His Eminence, Ali Akbar ('a). Imam Husayn ('a) gave you two apples and said: One is for you and another for your son. The result of these apples would become apparent after two years. After that he mentioned six points about His Eminence Hujjat ('a).

Abdullah said: I requested you to beseech to these gentlemen about my cure. One of them said: On Monday of Jamadi uth-Thani 74 A.H. go to the house of so and so person for Azadari ceremony (about which I was also familiar) and come back cured.

I awoke in joy and impatiently waited for the appointed day. That day I saw Abdullah arrive on crutches and sit below the pulpit. He himself says: After sometime a tingling started in my paralyzed leg. as if blood had started circulating again. When I stretched and withdrew the leg, I realized that it was perfectly all right. In spite of the fact that the speaker had not concluded the speech, I stood up without support and sat down again. After that I narrated that miracle to those around me.

I saw Abdullah stepping forward to shake hands with me after the program. After that chants of Salawat arose from the audience. The paralysis was completely cured. Thus, celebrations took place in the town and the following day: 22nd Muharram 43 A.H. a function was organized under the title of miracle of Imam Husayn ('a), which many people attended. I am sending a photograph of that program to you.

Peace be on you and the blessings of Allah.

Sayyid Farajullah Musawi