This anecdote is narrated by Allamah Tehrani(HA)

Whenever the name of one of the Masumeen(A) was mentioned, humility and etiquette would be apparent on Allamah(RA) face. 

He had particular reverence for Imam-e-Zamaan(AJ) (the 12th Holy Imam, May Allah hasten his re-appearance, Amen) – may we be sacrificed for him. 

He considered the position of the Prophet(A), Aimmah(A) and Hadhrat Siddiqa-ye-Kubra(A) (Sayyeda Fatima az-Zahra(A)) to be beyond description. 

He had a humble, reverential and pious manner in respect to them, considered their position and status to be celestial, and had an in-depth knowledge of their actions and history.  

Taken from: “Stories from the life of Allamah Tabatabai(RA) by Ahmad Luqmani, Allamah Tabatabai, “Meezan-e-Marefat”, translated by S.K. Yusufali, Qum, Iran, 2006

This anecdote is narrated by Ayatullah Misbah Yazdi(HA)

Daily activities that occupied Allamah(RA) day and night did not prevent him from seeking intercession and exhibiting propriety (adab) for the Ahl al-Bayt(A).  Rather he recognized that he was indebted to their intercession for his situation. 

His respect for the words of the Masumeen(A) was so great that even when dealing with traditions whose chains of narration were weak, he acted in a cautionary manner because of the possibility that they might be from the Ahlul-Bayt(A).

In addition, he believed that even the slightest disrespect or ill-thought towards this pure family should not be tolerated. 

Taken from: “Stories from the life of Allamah Tabatabai(RA) by Ahmad Luqmani, Allamah Tabatabai, “Meezan-e-Marefat”, translated by S.K. Yusufali, Qum, Iran, 2006

A scholar once asked Shaheed Ayatullah Mutahhari(RA),

“Why do you respect Allamah Tabatabai(RA) so much and say may I be sacrificed for him”?

He replied, 

“I have seen many philosophers and mystics.  My unique respect for Allamah(RA) is not related to his being a philosopher.  Rather, my reverence stems from the fact that he is an enamored lover of the Ahl al-Bayt(A).

Allamah Tabatabai(RA) used to break his fast in the month of Ramadhan by first kissing the shrine (dharīh) of Hadhrat Masumah(A).  He would walk to the holy shrine, kiss the dharih, and then return to his home to eat.  It is this characteristic of his that has captivated me to such a degree.”

Taken from: “Stories from the life of Allamah Tabatabai(RA) by Ahmad Luqmani, Allamah Tabatabai, “Meezan-e-Marefat”, translated by S.K. Yusufali, Qum, Iran, 2006

This anecdote is narrated by Hujjat ul-Islam Doctor Ahmadi(HA).

The late Allamah(RA)’s connection with the Ahl al-Bayt(A) was one of complete love. 

Not once do I remember him mentioning the names of any one of the Aimmah(A) without respect.

Each time he would enter the shrine of Imam ar-Ridha(A) in the holy city of Mashhad, I would see him place his trembling hands on the threshold and kiss it – his entire body quivering from the depths of his soul.  Occasionally in his presence we would ask him to pray for us.  He would reply,

“Go and ask from Hadhrat(A) (meaning the Imam(A)).  We have no special position here, everything is available from him”. 

When he kissed the wooden frame of the shrine (dharih), his entire being reflected a profound etiquette towards Imam ar-Ridha(A). With complete propriety (adab) and extreme love he would then recite his prayers in a corner.  From the time he would enter until the time he left, he conducted himself with adab. 

Taken from: “Stories from the life of Allamah Tabatabai(RA) by Ahmad Luqmani, Allamah Tabatabai, “Meezan-e-Marefat”, translated by S.K. Yusufali, Qum, Iran, 2006