Imam Reza's(as) Nature and Lifestyle: Succession to the Throne
Here are some authentic hadeeth on the reason why Imam Reza( عليه السلام ) accepted the caliphate from Al-Ma'mun and how he dealt with the humiliating plans of al-Ma'mun. al-Ma'mun was one of those Abassid Caliph whose motive was to humiliate Imam Reza( عليه السلام ) among his people, In order to do that al-Ma'mun forced him to accept the Throne of caliphate so that he can continue his oppression and tyranny under the rule of Imam Reza( عليه السلام ) Caliphate, which will ultimately leads to humiliation of Imam Reza( عليه السلام ). Imam was given option either to get killed or accept caliphate. Imam chose to accept the caliphate under various condition. Reason for his Succession 2 - حدثنا أحمد بن زياد بن جعفر الهمداني رضي الله عنه قال: حدثنا علي بن إبراهيم بن هاشم عن أبيه، عن الريان بن الصلت، قال: دخلت على علي بن موسى الرضا عليهما السلام فقلت له: يا بن رسول الله الناس يقولون: إنك قبلت ولاية العهد مع إظهارك الزهد في الدنيا؟ فقال عليه السلام: قد علم الله ك