Grapes from the Masjid pillar

Tabari Imami has also reported through the chains of his authorities that Kathir bin Shazan said: I was with Imam Husain (a) in the Masjid of the Prophet when his son, Akbar asked for seasonal grapes. Imam Husain (a) tapped at the pillar of the Masjid and grapes and bananas came out.

He gave both the fruits to his son and remarked: Allah has better things for His devotees.

Dalailul Imamah, Pg. 75.

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