No affair would transform the Imam more than negligence of divine commandments especially if a person intended to indulge in gossip in his presence or wanted to insult the leaders of religion.
One day I was present when a person made a remark to a theologian and source of emulation about a topic that appeared to be insulting. The Imam reprimanded him firmly and became angry at him although that person was a staunch supporter of the Imam. The Imam never compromised with individuals when it concerned the divine commandments. Those closest to him never dared to hear a repot that smacked of gossip or slandering because the Imam would state: “I am not ready to listen to these words.”
I am not ready to these words: Ayatullah Tawassuli