[249] And from Kitab al-Haft, al-Sadiq, His glory is might, said: "Two signs shall precede this Matter: an eclipse of the moon on the fifth of the month of Ramadan, and an eclipse of the sun on the fifteenth of it. Such occurrences have never transpired since Allah sent Adam down to the earth, and through that, the calculations of the astrologers shall fall invalid."

[250] And Allah said in the holy tradition (al-Hadith al-Qudsi): "Were it not for three, the heaven would have been poured out like molten lead and the earth would have been made of brass: bowing elders, submissive youths, and nursing infants."

Where is Bakkah in relation to Makkah? 'Ali, His glory is might, said: "Bakkah is the site of the House [the Kaaba], while Makkah consists of the surrounding borders of the Sanctuary (al-Haram). Bakkah was named Bakkah because it caused the eyes of tyrants to weep (bakkat), and Makkah was named Makkah because Allah extended (qadda) the earth outward from it."

[251] And the Knower, His glory is might, said: "Even if the world were [nothing but] fresh, flowing blood, the sustenance of the believer from it would still be lawful."

The majestic [scholar], may Allah sanctify his soul,