This Is My Faith - Al-fatlawi, Ali - الصفحة ٣٧٨ - What is Shi’ism?
Hasan: I mean they were hiding their rejection the Imamate of Ali (PBUH) at the time of the Prophet (PBUH) but they practically showed it after his death.
Anwar: Some say that ideology of Shi’ism was a heresy originated by a Jew named Abdulla Bin Saba?
Hasan: It is mere fabrication and false accusation. Here are these proofs refuting this lie:
· Al-Hakim Al-Haskani Al-hanafi Al-Neisabouri – a prominent figure of fifth century AH – reported that Yazid Bin Sharahil Al-Ansari – the writer of Imam Ali (PBUH) said: “I heard Imam Ali (PBUH) say: The Messenger of Allah told me once: Haven’t you heard the words of Almighty Allah:
(As for those who believe and do good, surely they are the best of men)٩٨;٧?
They are you and your Shi’a (followers) as my appointed time and your appointed time is the Pool (Al-Hawz). When nations gather for the Judgment, you are called upon honorably.”
Furthermore, Al-Qandouzi Al-Hanafi reported in several ways from Al-Deilami as well as Al-Tabarini from Abu