Since Sayyid Radi was aware about the authenticity of his origin; he considered himself superior to caliph and because of this belief always created circumstances for disgracing and degrading the caliph. Once he compiled a satirical poem addressed to Abbasside Caliph Alqadir-billah - a perfect manifestation of arrogance and conceit -in which he stated:

''Let it be known, Oh! Commander of the Faithful1that since we both have noble descent, there is no difference between us from that point of view.

"Of course! There is no difference between you and me as far as our roots in nobility are concerned except the caliphate which has given you a distinction over me since I have been deprived of it, while you have grabbed it, pulling on your neck like a necklace. "

When this fiery satirical poem which contained a hint of usurpation of caliphate was recited before the caliph, he exploded with anger, and the flames of enmity and vengeance exploded from his volcanic heart. But considering the charismatic personality of Sayyid Radi and his exalted social status from the point of view of the descent as well as the influence of Ale-Buyeh kings were of Delami Dynasty, who were supporters of Shi’is, the caliph was not in a position to take revenge from him the way his heart desired. Therefore, to extinguish the burning fire of wrath within his innerse1f, and outraged with feelings of vengeance and anger he was able to utter only the following sentence:

"In spite of Sayyid's wishes, yes! I had grasped the caliphate."2

Sayyid not only by recital of his revolutionary poems caused the waves of anger and hatred against the government, but also in the presence of kings never refrained from announcing his superiority over them and declaring them as usurpers of caliphate. One day he was silting in the company of Caliph Attayebillah, and without being least influenced by the false pomp and glory of the caliph, was busy playing with his beard-bending it upwards towards his nose by his hand.

The caliph with his foxy characteristics, tempted to taunt Sayyid and to impress him with his glittering power and glory. He looked at Sayyid and sarcastically taunted:

"Do you wish to smell the scent of caliphate?"

The Sayyid promptly replied hack:

"No, instead of caliphate I wanted to smell the scent of Nabuwwat (prophethood).”3

• 1. It must be noted that because of special considerations and prevailing political conditions of the society, Sayyid Radi was forced to address the caliph as Amir al-Mu’minin (Commander of the Faithful) otherwise he was bitterly disgusted with the Abbasids caliphs.
• 2. Tarikhe Adab al-Ghateh al-Arabia Vol 2, p. 567
• 3. To know about the Shi’i scholars and their school of thought.