Helping Imam (a.s.) with one's property

It is the duty of a believer that he must set apart a shareof his wealth and property in the service of Imam (a.s.). He should continue this every year. This is obligatory for all whether, rich or poor, whether lowly or exalted, woman orman. There is no difference with regard to social status. However, each has to contribute depending upon hiscapability. As Allah says, "Allah does not impose uponany soul a duty but to the extent of its ability."(Surah Baqarah 2: 286)

The traditions have mentioned the dedication of a part of our wealth to Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) but there is no fixedamount for it because apparently it is a highly recommended act and the Holy Imams (a.s.) have likened itto a compulsory duty. As mentioned in Al-Kafi, Imam Sadiq (a.s.) said, "There is no better deed that earmarking a few Dirhams for Imam(a.s.). The Almighty Allah makes this Dirham equal to Mt. Uhud in Paradise for this donor." After this Imam (a.s.) said, "The Almighty Allah says in His book, 'Who is it that will offer of Allah a goodly gift, so He will multiply it to him manifold."(Surah Baqarah 2: 245)

Imam says, "By Allah this is a special gift to Imam (a.s.)."

The Little Angel!

Every Friday afternoon, after the Jumat service at the Central Mosque (and shortly after Al-Usrah program), the Imam and his eleven year old son would go out into their town and hand out "PATH TO PARADISE" and other Islamic literature. This particular and fortunate Friday afternoon, as the time came for the Imam and his son to go to the streets with their booklets, it was very cold outside, as well as pouring rain. The boy bundled up in his warmest and driest clothes and said, 'OK, dad, I'm ready!' His 'Mallam' dad asked, 'Ready for what?'

'Dad, it's time we gather our tracts together and go out.' Dad responds, 'Son, it's very cold outside and it's pouring rain.' The boy gives his dad a surprised look, asking, 'But Dad, aren't people still going to hell, even though it's raining?' Dad answers, 'Son, I am not going out in this weather.' Despondently, the boy asks, 'Dad, can I go? Please?' His father hesitated for a moment then said, 'Son, you can go. Here are the booklets. Be careful son.' 'Thanks, Dad!' And with that, he was off and out into the rain. This eleven year old boy walked the str eets of the town going door to door and handing everybody he met in the street a pamphlet or a booklet. After two hours of walking in the rain, he was soaking, bone-chilled wet and down to his VERY LAST BOOKLET. He stopped on a corner and looked for someone to hand a booklet to, but the streets were totally deserted. Then he turned toward the first home he saw and started up the sidewalk to the front door and rang the door bell. He rang the bell, but nobody answered.. He rang it again and again, but still no one answered. He waited but still no answer. Finally, this eleven year old da'wah-expert turned to leave, but something stopped him.

Again, he turned to the door and rang the bell and knocked loudly on the door with his fist. He waited, something holding him there on the front porch! He rang again and this time the door slowly opened. Standing in the doorway was a very sad-looking elderly lady. She softly asked, 'What can I do for you, son?'

With radiant eyes and a smile that lit up her world, this little boy said, 'Ma'am, I'm sorry if I disturbed you, but I just want to tell you that ALLAH REALLY LOVES AND CARES FOR YOU and I came to give you my very last booklet which will tell you all about God, the real purpose of creation, and how to achieve His pleasure.' With that, he handed her his last booklet and turned to leave. She called to him as he departed. 'Thank you, son! And God Bless You!' Well, the following Friday afternoon after Jumat service (during which period they hold a weekly program, Al-Usrah) the Imam was giving some lectures. As he concludes the lectures, he asked, 'Does anybody have questions or want to say anything?' Slowly, in the back row among the ladies, an elderly voice was heard over the speaker. As the voice went on, a hint of glorious gaiety and contentment was plainly evident in it even though she wasn't to be seen, "No one in this gathering knows me. I've never been here before. You see, before last Friday I was not a Muslim, and thought I could be. My husband passed on some time ago, leaving me totally alone in this world.. Last Friday, being a particularly cold and rainy day, it was even more so in my heart that I came to the end of the line where I no longer had any hope or will to live. "So I took a rope and a chair and ascended the stairway into the attic of my home. I fastened the rope securely to a rafter in the roof then stood on the chair and fastened the other end of the rope around my neck. Standing on that chair, so lonely and broken-hearted I was about to leap off, when suddenly the loud ringing of my doorbell downstairs startled me. I thought, I'll wait a minute, and whoever it is will go away. "I waited and waited, but the ringing doorbell seemed to get louder and more insistent, and then the person ringing also started knocking loudly.... "I thought to myself again, 'Who on earth could this be? Nobody ever rings my bell or comes to see me.' I loosened the rope from my neck and started for the front door, all the while the bell rang louder and louder. "When I opened the door and looked I could hardly believe my eyes, for there on my front porch w as the most radiant and angelic little boy I had ever seen in my life. His SMILE, oh, I could never describe it to you! The words that came from his mouth caused my heart that had long been dead TO LEAP TO LIFE as he exclaimed with a cherub-like voice, 'Ma'am, I just came to tell you that ALLAH REALLY LOVES AND CARES FOR YOU!'
"Then he gave me this booklet, 'Path To Paradise' that I now hold in my hand. "As the little angel disappeared back out into the cold and rain, I closed my door and read slowly every word of this book. Then I went up to my attic to get my rope and chair. I wouldn't be needing them any more. "You see, I am now a happy vicegerent of the One True God. Since the address of your congregation was stamped on the back of this booklet, I have come here to personally say THANK YOU to God's little angel who came just in the nick of time and by so doing, spared my soul from an eternity in hell." There was not a dry eye in the mosque. And as shouts of TAKBIR!!! ALLAH AKBAR!!! rented the air, even among the ladies, despite themselves. The Imam (dad) descended from the pulpit to the front row where the little angel was seated.... He took his son in his arms and sobbed uncontrollably. Probably no Jama'at has had a more glorious moment, and probably this universe has never seen a Papa that was more filled with love and honor for his son... Except for One. This very one... Qur'an 3:110: You are the best community evolved for mankind; you enjoin the right conduct and forbid indecency, and you believe in God... Qur'an 16:125: Invite to the way of your Lord with beautiful preching and in the best ways...

click on pics to view big. i hope this helps.

excuse d way it looks.... its old n tattered. its been my companion for as long as i can remember. those r d colored markers i was talking abt. for example all d green ones r for shabe juma n juma n when i open those it takes me to surah juma, ziyarate of imam hussain n imam mahdi (a.s), duae kumail, yaseen, etc. so all d days n events r colour marked n since i have been using it for so long.... i now knw whr everything is. if u hear a nice dua or tasbeeh in a majlis or speech... go to d maulana after majlis... write it down n stick it to whr u can c n read it everyday like i sticked d notes on my tohfe ali. likewise.

mahe ramadhan pages r marked with diff marker as to not get confused..... c here this mark shows all d duas to be recited after seher.

there r other amaals dat u may have which r not a part of this book... like this amaal for akhiri juma... i got this page from someone n i pinned it on d last day of mahe ramazan ki duas ka page n so every year i dnt have to remember n search for it.... its right here in my book.

same for 15 shaaban ka aariza... its here in my book stapled on 15th shabaan ke amaal ka page.

this is d mafati i was talking abt.... c if u can read d arabic text n let me knw.

Wake up 4 Fajr Salaah

A man woke up early in order to Pray the Fajr Prayer in the masjid. He got dressed, made his ablution and was on his way to the masjid. On his way to the masjid, the man fell and his clothes got dirty. He got up, brushed himself off, and headed home. At home, He changed His Clothes, made his ablution, and was, again, on his way to the masjid.

On his way to the masjid, He Fell again and at the Same Spot! He, again, got up, brushed himself off and headed home. At home he, once again, Changed His Clothes, made his ablution and was on his way to the masjid.

On his way to the masjid, He Met a Man Holding a Lamp.He asked the man of his identity and the man replied 'I Saw You Fall Twice on your way to the masjid, So I Brought a Lamp so I can Light Your Way.' The first man thanked him profusively and the two where on their way to the masjid.
Once at the masjid, the first man asked the man withthe lamp to come in and pray Fajr with him. The second man refused. The first man asked him a couple more times and, again, the answer was the same. The first man asked him why he did not wish to come in and pray. He man replied "I am Shetaan(devil/ evil)."

The man was shocked at this reply. Shetan went on to explain, 'I saw you on your way to the masjid and it was I who made you fall. When you went home, cleaned yourself and went back on your way to the masjid, Allah forgave all of your sins.
I made you fall a second time, and even that did not encourage you to stay home, but rather, you went back on your way to the masjid. Because of that, Allah forgave all the sins of the people of your household. I was AFRAID if i made you fall one more time, then Allah will forgive the sins of the people of your village, so I made sure that you reached the masjid safely..'

So do not let Shetan benefit from his actions. Do not put off a good that you intended to do as you never know how much reward you might receive from the hardships you encounter while trying to achieve that good.

Auspicious time for Dua

Imam Jafar as-Sadiq (a.s) has narrated that on Fridays there are two auspicious timings when our dua is accepted and fulfilled. These are:
After the recitation of 2nd khutba and before the commencement of Friday prayers. 2. Friday evening, minutes before sunset. Inshallah Dua will be accepted and fulfilled. Our holy Prophet (saw) also recommended these two timings.

(Ref: Tohfatul Awaam)

HADITH AL QUDSI Chapter 13

Almighty Allah says: o, sons of Adam! Obey me to the extent of your needs towards me. Disobey me to the extent of your ability to tolerate the fire of hell. Collect wealth in this world according to the length of your stay in this world. Collect for your akhirat (hereafter) according to length of your stay there. Do not think that death is far and that the bounties (you receive from Allah) will always be available, or your sins are hidden. Everything is perishable but Him. If you would fear the fire of hell as much as you fear poverty, surely I would have made you free by giving you countless bounties. If you would desire heaven as much as you desire this world, I would have made you happy in both worlds. Love of this world makess your heart die and this world is going to be destroyed very soon.
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