One of the duties of Shiahs in Ghaybat (occultation) is to compose poetry or couplets in praise of Imam (as) and recite these poems etc. These two activities are ways to help Imam (as).
Giving Sadaqah on behalf of Imam (a.s.) proves one’s love and friendship for him. The correctness of this statement is based on whatever has been recorded concerning the giving of Sadaqah or praying on behalf of ...