Its not enough to say I am Shia, taught by, Imam Muhammad Baqir [AS]

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Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS) once said to one of his companions:

"O Jabir it is not enough that a person says; I am a Shiah and I love the Prophet (SAW) and the Prophet's family and the Imams. By Allah, a Shiah is the one who is perfectly pious and obedient to Allah's commands. Anyone else is not a Shiah no matter how much they say they love Hazrat Ali (AS) and no matter what they call themselves. O Jabir Our Shiahs are known by these signs: (a) They are truthful, trustworthy and loyal; (b) They always remember Allah; (c) They offer their prayers, observe fasts, and recite Qur'an; (d) They help their neighbors, take care of orphans, and say nothing but good of people; (e) They act nicely towards their parents; (f) They are worthy of peoples trust and confidence.

Abi Hatam al-Sejistani narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: "Those who follow us are in 3 groups. 1 group gets their respect & honor through associating themselves with us. Another group make a living through associating themselves with us. ...& the third group is really our followers. They work for us, and are secure if we are secure; and fear when we fear. They will not hide the truth, boast or talk in vain....."

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