The Status of Gifts in the Financial Resources of the Twelve Infallible Imams (peace be upon them)

Shiite Imams have always been the Shiʻah’s object of respect for their bring Imams and because of the respectful position they have among the Muslims in that they are the Holy Prophet's progeny. Although most people think that Imam's income comes only from religious levies and Muslim's public treasury, Imams have other financial resources, such as the gifts they receive from their friends and sincere followers.To express their deep affection to the Imams, many Shiʻah and Sunni devotees bring them presents, wills and vows. Since receiving gifts was not prohibited by government, Imams would generally accept them. These sources of income were of great importance, especially during the period that preceded the time of Imam Jawad (peace be upon him), during which paying khums(the fifth) was not common.Also, governments occasionally offered rewards to Imams in addition to the salaries which they received from Muslim's public treasury. Imams accepted these gifts and used them to fulfill their needs and Shia's needs.