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Is it possible for Imams to exercise control over planets or natural forces through Allah's will without requiring His permission in every instance?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The twelve Infallible Imams are the successors of The Best human being, Muhammad (SAWA) who is the Most humble servant of Allah (SWT). Allah Grants special powers to His Most humble servants as we read in the Hadeeth Qodsi ( O My servant, obey Me, I will make you like me, you say to something: Be, it will be.عبدي أطعني تكن مثلي، تقول للشيء كن فيكون.

This gift has been given to prophets like Easa who was able to bring dead back to life, as well as deputies of the prophets like Aasif ibn Barkhis ( deputy of Sulaiman) who brought the throne of Bilqees from Yemen to Palestine in less than an eye blink. 
The status of the Infallible Imams comes from the status of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) as we read in Quran: A Progeny, wvery part if it is from the other part ذُرِّيَّةً بعضُها من بعض

The Prophet Muhammed (SAWA) has the greatest gifts from Allah,v then his Progeny Ahlul Bayt (AS) who are part from him . There is no question of any act from any of gifted servants of Allah, away from Allah (SWT). Every act from them is by permission from Allah because they are constantly and continuously  with Allah (SWT). The Hadeeth states: Verily, Allah Has made the hearts of the Imams, a place of His Will, so, whatever He wants, they will want. إنَّ اللهَ جعل قلوبَ الأئمة موضعا لمشيئته فإذا شاء شيئا شاءوه 

Everything they want is exactly what Allah Wants.

Wassalam.
Is it possible for Imams to exercise control over planets or natural forces through Allah's will without requiring His permission in every instance?
Amina Inloes

Anything that occurs depends on the permission of Allah. 

As for whether the Imams can exert control over the natural world, through the permission of Allah, within Shi'ism, there are varying views. Some scholars hold that they have the capability to affect the natural world in any way. Others say they have this ability in special cases where a supranatural act (karamat) is called for. Still others reject this idea as heterodox (ghuluww). 

I personally hold the first view.
Is it true that Hazrat Ali once said, "During my Salah, I communicate with Allah, and when I recite the Holy Quran, Allah communicates with me"?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Yes, this meaning has been narrated in many narrations. It means that he talks to Allah during Salaah, and listen toAllah during reciting Quran.

'Wassalam.
What is the appropriate way to bid farewell in Islam: Khuda Hafiz or Allah Hafiz?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Both are correct and good keeping in mind the meaning of Allah in Arabic which is the same of the meaning of Khuda in Farsi and Urdu and some other languages of Muslims.

Wassalam.