In the Name of Allah

This subject was presented under explanation of Ayah 34 of the Holy Surah Ale Imran titled “Support of Imam Zaman during Major Occultation” as follows:
Presently, at a time when we are living in Major Occultation, has Almighty Allah appointed a supporter for us or are we left alone?
We investigated the issue and found that although we are not so valuable, God’s Grace is very close to us. During the Ghaibat Kubra (Major Occultation) of our Maula, Hujjat Ibn Hassan, God has appointed his Awliya Allah (chosen friends of Allah) to support us at times we are at our wits’ end.
Everyone in the world should truly believe that whenever one remains in a state of distress, an unseen power comes to assist him/her, wherever he/she is.
Hence, at present what is the source which supports hearts and realities? The Holy Quran and religion support us, the Prophet, Hazrat Fatemeh (SA) and Imam Ali (AS) support us, and God willing our Infallible Imams approve and support us.
Gheisari was a great gnostic. Many scholars have written explanations on Gheisari’s descriptions, one of which is as follows.
The Classification of Awlia (Close Friends) of Allah:
Thanks to the presence of Awlia Allah, the inhabitants of the world are protected to a level that God’s Wisdom permits.         
One reality is that the chain of Nabuwat (Prophethood) ends at some point. In other words, all prophets were appointed for a specific period of time. However, as Wilayat relates to one of the Names of God, the existence of Wilayat is eternal.
Awtad-e Allah
Rijal-ul Ghaib
Nujaba-e Allah
Awtad-e Allah   
Apart from Nabuwat and Wilayat, some people are Awtad-e Allah. These people are referred to as nails, mountains, and pillars of God in this world. However, these people are not known to others. They assist us at times of desperation, but we do not understand this.
Rijal-ul Ghaib
These are seven people and are trusted by God. When a person is drowning and does not know where to turn to, these Rijal-ul Ghaib go to help the person. This is an undeniable reality. Sometimes they, themselves help a person indirectly, or at other times they appear in the form of one or several sincere people.
Nujaba-e Allah
These are truthful people, who are 313 in number and will remain alive until Qiyamat.
The most exalted of them all is our Maula, The Proof of God, the son of Imam Hassan Askari, May our souls be sacrificed for him.
At times of unfortunate events, we should feel hopeful and not lose hope.
From these four groups, three have Qudsieh (divine) power.
However, one magnificent and great existence, our Maula, the Proof of God, in addition to having a superior and highly exalted divine soul, is the representative of God; He is the Wali (close friend) of Allah.
Most Awlia of Allah, when faced with a major problem or event, would speak with Imam Zaman (AS) at certain times and Imam Zaman would help them either directly and at other times indirectly through Awtad, Rijal-ul Ghaib and sometimes through Nujaba (However, these three groups too act under the order of Imam Zaman).
The following is presented as an example of the foregoing:
The best example which can be given about the approval of Imam Zaman, is concerning Seyyed Abul Hassan Isfahani (May Allah exalt his status).
He says:
I wanted to go to one of the schools of religious studies in Isfahan. However, as my father was a farmer, he would not agree with my leaving his job. Finally, I cried so much, pleading for help from Imam Zaman until my father finally gave his consent. Although my father agreed with my departure, he told me that he would not monetarily support me. I left empty-handed and stayed in a room. Sometimes, a day went by and I did not even have a morsel of food to eat. After some time, my father came to visit me and saw that I had nothing in my room. He scolded me. I felt very heartbroken and gradually felt I was getting closer to Imam Zaman. I went inside the room and shed two drops of tears and told Imam Zaman that although I was moving towards him, I felt ashamed in front of my father. As soon as I said this I heard someone knocking on the window. I went out and saw a person who gave me an amount of money and asked me to tell my father that they would support me.
Seyyed Abul Hassan says, “I took the money and bought the things I needed. My father left but I never told him what Imam Zaman had told me. When my father wanted to leave he told me wherever I lived was alright but that he had nothing to do with me monetarily.”
Seyyed Abul Hassan continues, “Some time passed. One night I had said my Maqrib and Isha prayers. The school caretaker came and told me that a Seyyed had some work with me at the school door. I went and saw a Seyyed but I could not see his wonderful face.”
Seyyed Isfahani says about the Seyyed, “As soon as his eyes fell upon me he opened his arms and warmly embraced me like a true lover to the beloved and caressed my hand and face.”
Seyyed says, “At that time I was very young and had not fully grown. When his hand touched my body, it was as though a new life became alive within me. I felt enlightened and my heart brightened.”
Seyyed continued, “Imam Zaman asked me why I had not told my father that they were supporting me. He told me not to worry and that they were with me.”
Seyyed said, “Imam Zaman told me tomorrow someone will come to the school and that I should take a few of my books with me and that the person would guide me to a caravan.”
Seyyed said that Imam Zaman also told him, “That caravan will move towards Najaf and to our house [This point is very important]. You join them and go to our house. Your journey will take twelve day. We will approve your path. Whenever you are hungry we will provide you with food. When you get to Najaf, go to that place. Do not ask any questions. We will provide everything you need.”
Seyyed Abul Hassan says that After Hazrat finished saying that, he saw no one was there. Seyyed said he was going to ask who he was when he heard a voice saying, “Woe unto he who does not recognize his companion”.
After this Seyyed realized it was Imam Zaman, the Proof of God (May our souls be sacrificed for him).



Source:
Explanation of Ayah 34 of the Holy Surah Ale Imran which is Part of teachings of esteemed philosopher, Dr. Seyyed Ali Mousavi