Imam Reza's interaction with the Vaqefie cult

After the martyrdom of Imam Musa Kazem (SA) in the year 183AH، a number of factors got together to make a group of people consider him as the last Imam who is to guide them. Accordingly، they rejected the incumbency of Imam Reza and the other innocent Imams after him. Those who believe in Imam as the last Imam were divided into several groups. The groups were recognized based on the disagreements they had on various issues such as the quality of Imam Kazem`s death، absence، appearance and resurrection. The noticeable point is that the previously mentioned belief was promoted by some of the prominent companions and counselors of Imam Kazem (SA) and since its proponents were of a high scientific and social position among Shiites، they caused several problems for Shia community. The objective here is to investigate what the problems were and how Imam Reza (SA) fought and dealt with Vaqefiyan and their thoughts، words، and actions. Certainly، according to the point that Imams were a role model for Imamiye Shiites، knowing their behaviors while they were dealing with different groups will be of particular importance and reveals the necessity of such investigations.