The Principle of “Obscurity/Unmarkedness” (Bi-Neshani) During the Early Emergence or Occultation (Under Oppressive Regimes) or Political Taqiyyah (Dissimulation)

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Our Master, Imam Sadiq (AS), said: “…Our Shi’a is one whose voice does not go beyond his ears (i.e., speaks softly/discreetly), whose inner distress does not become apparent from his body, who does not praise us openly among enemies, and does not contend with rulers about us. He does not sit with one who finds fault with us – the Ahlul Bayt – nor does he converse with one who speaks ill of us. He does not befriend our enemy, nor does he show enmity towards our friends.”

  1. Hazrat Ali (AS – Alayhis Salam) said: “Indeed, behind you are dark, blind, and lightless tribulations (fitan) from which no one will be saved except the ‘Nawmah’ person.” It was asked, “O Commander of the Faithful, what is ‘Nawmah’?” He replied: “It is a person who knows the people, but the people do not know him…” [Ghaybat al-Nu’mani, Chapter 10, p. 198]
  2. In another Hadith, describing the End Times, His Eminence (AS) said: “And that is a time when no one will be saved except every nameless and unmarked believer; if they are present in gatherings, they are not recognized, and if they are absent, they are not sought after. They are the lamps of guidance and the illuminators of the path for those who travel by night. They do not move among people for sedition, corruption, or slander, nor do they open their mouths to find fault with people or to utter nonsense. Allah will open for them the doors of His mercy and will remove the hardship of His punishment from them.” [Mikyal al-Makarim, Vol. 2, p. 332; Nahj al-Balagha, Fayd al-Islam, Sermon 102, p. 291]
  3. Our Master, Imam Sadiq (AS), said: “…Our Shi’a is one whose voice does not go beyond his ears (i.e., speaks softly/discreetly), whose inner distress does not become apparent from his body, who does not praise us openly among enemies, and does not contend with rulers about us. He does not sit with one who finds fault with us – the Ahlul Bayt – nor does he converse with one who speaks ill of us. He does not befriend our enemy, nor does he show enmity towards our friends.” [Mikyal al-Makarim, Vol. 2, p. 335; Ghaybat al-Nu’mani, Chapter 12, Hadith 4, p. 290]

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