So he said: "Indeed, Allah is greater than to be described with a waist-tie; rather, the Messenger of Allah holds onto the command of Allah, we hold onto his command, and our Shia hold onto our command."

Reflect, then, upon how he interpreted the meaning of the waist-tie (al-hujzah)—which linguistically signifies the wrap or waist-belt (al-izār)—to mean holding fast to the command, acting in accordance with the Sacred Law, and adhering strictly to it.

Thus, we find the extent of the arbitrariness, error, and misguidance into which those people fall who take such verses as a pretext to assert corporeality, physical organs, and limbs for the Essence of Allah—exalted is He far above that, with a great sublimation. They remain completely heedless of the interpretation (ta’wīl) given to these verses and traditions by the Pure Imams, glorified is their glory. We ask Allah for guidance for all His righteous servants.