Holy Prophet Muhammad al Muṣṭafā (S.A.W.W) :
(gave the Tasbeeh to his daughter Janabe Zahra (s.a.) and declared)
Holy Prophet Muhammad al Muṣṭafā (S.A.W.W) :
(gave the Tasbeeh to his daughter Janabe Zahra (s.a.) and declared)
Do not talk about other people when they are not there even if what you say is true.
Once a man who claimed to be a friend of our 4th Imam, Imam Ali Zainul Abideen (A) came to him and told him that so and so had been saying horrible things about him.Imam (A) replied that he had not heard anything and would not have if the man had not told him. Imam (A) then continued that the person who had said the horrible things was as if he had shot an arrow and missed the target but the man who had told him was as if he had picked up the fallen arrow and hit the target (Imam (A)) with it.
Allah does not like the habit of spreading scandal and gossip even if it be true.
In the time of Prophet Musa (A), once there was a severe drought. For months there had been no rain.
The people prayed and prayed but no rain came. When Prophet Musa (A) went to mount Sinai to pray, Allah revealed to him that amongst his people there was someone who spreading scandal and because of this person Allah had not let it rain. Prophet Musa (A) asked Allah who this person was so that he could tell him off for what he had done.
Allah replied that did Prophet Musa (A) want Him to do what He had forbidden for others. (i.e. talk about others).
We should always ask Allah to judge us with His mercy.
'My son, I shall be leaving you very shortly. On the day when I die and they have washed my body and come to wrap it in the shroud, I want you to put one of my socks on my foot. This is my final request of you.'
Soon after this, the old man did indeed die, leaving behind his goods and property, his children and his dependents. Family, friends, acquaintances and neighbours attended his funeral. The body had been washed and was almost completely wrapped in the shroud, when the son remembered his father's wish. Finding one of his old socks, he handed it to the washer of the dead, saying, 'In accordance with my father's last request, please put this sock on his foot.'
'That is quite impossible:' Said the washer of the dead. 'Such a thing is utterly impermissible in Hindu religion. I cannot act against the Sacred Law.'
Despite this valid objection, the son insisted, 'That was my father's final request; it must certainly be carried out.'
The washer of the dead was unmoved. 'If you won't take my word for it,' he said, 'go and ask the elder men. They will confirm what I tell you, that it is not permissible.'
Holding up the funeral, they consulted the elder men, religious head and scholars, all of whom declared that this was not permissible in Hindu religion.
Just then, an aged friend of the deceased interrupted the debate with these words to the son: 'My boy, your late father entrusted me with a letter which I was to hand over to you after his departure. Here, this letter belongs to you.' So saying, he gave him an envelope.
Taken by surprise, the boy opened the envelope and read out the contents of his father's letter. 'My son, all this wealth and property I have left to you. Now you see: at the last moment, they won't even let you give me an old sock to wear. When you yourself come one day to be in my condition they will also refuse to let you keep anything. Naked body that, all you will be able to carry over from this fleeting world into the Hereafter. So pull yourself together and be prepared. Spend the fortune I have left you, not for the satisfaction of vain desires, but in ways pleasing to Almighty, that you may achieve honor in both worlds.'
Qullu Nafsin Za Iqatul Maut! Everything that lives shall taste Death! Noble Qur'an, Surah Al-Imran, Verse 185
Imam Ali (as) said: "Every creature who walks on the earth has to go inside one day."
Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (as) said: "Death is like sleep; the only difference is that while sleep is of a short duration, death continues till the Day of Resurrection."
Imam Muhammad at-Taqi (as) said: "Some of the faithful dislike the pangs of death, because they are not fully aware of the comfort after death. Just as children and the insane dislike to take bitter medicine and make a wry face, though the bitterness of the medicine is a forerunner of benefit (to health)."
What a beautiful advice and guidance for those who can understand! May the mercy of Almighty be upon us all.
Five times in 24 hours the call comes from the minarets of the mosques: Allaho Akbar. It is adhan, meant to announce the time of prayer. Right at the call of adhan, Muslims are expected to gather in the mosques. It is a matter of pride that we are called by God to his audience. It shows his love towards His creatures that He has provided us with an opportunity to communicate with Him. He has opened His house for us, let us not be late or absent from His presence.
Adhan begins with the phrase - Allaho Akbar (Allah is great); it ends with the phrase - La Ilaha illallah (None is to be worshipped but Allah). It begins with the name of Allah; it ends in the name of Allah. We are reminded that Allah is the beginning and Allah is the end. Between these two phrases the Muadhdhim bears witness to the unity of God; and to the apostle ship of Mohammed (s.a.w.), the Holy Prophet. Then he exhorts the believers: Come for prayer; Come for prosperity (in this world and in the life hereafter; and thus it goes on till the end.
Adhan is not just a symbol. It is a sermon in clear words. It not only calls a man for prayers; it also explains why he should pray, and to whom should he pray. It reminds the hearers about God; and about man's obligation towards Him. And after these explanations, it exhorts the believers to offer their humble prayers, with full knowledge and understanding, in the presence of God.
Allah is Great! Nothing else matters. Allah is calling you. Leave aside your worldly affair. Forget your business arrangements. Do not miss this golden opportunity. Go and pray in the presence of God. He is great! Our problem, our worries, our difficulties - all will be solved in the best way, if we ask our loving Allah to solve them for us. Not only that. Our joy, our achievement, our success - nothing actually matters. Allah only is great. Let us communicate with him. Only his benevolent love and care can bring us to prosperity in this world and in the life hereafter.
Congratulations and Eid Mubarak to Imam e Asr (a.t.f.s) & lovers of the Ahlul-Bayt (as).
9th of Rabiul Awwal marks the day when our present Imam a.s. assumed the position of Imamat in 260 AH and the perpetrators of Karbala got their just reward.
It is one of the greatest days in the history of Islam and a Day of happiness and joy for the lovers of Ahlul Bayt a.s., which they mark by holding gatherings/Jashan and thanking Allah swt for His bounties!!!! !
“9th of Rabi al-Awwal is the day of Eid. It is our greatest Eid and the Eid of our followers.”
(As narrated to Ahmad ibn Is-haq al-Qummi by Imam Muhammad al-Hadi (A)
Rasulullah (saww) said, "Train your children in three things, the love of your Prophet, the love of his progeny i.e. Ahlul-bayt, and the recitation of the Quran"
Imām Muḥammad al-Baqir (as) said, "The best means by which servants can obtain nearness to Allah, Mighty and Glorious, is the obedience of Allah, the obedience of his messenger, and the obedience of those charged with (spiritual ) authority." Then, he added; " The love of us (Ahlul-bayt) is Faith (Iman) and the hatred for us in infidelity (kufr)".
After years of grieving for Imam Husain (as) and his companions (as), it was this time of the year when Imam Ali bin Husain Zainul Abideen (as) had a smile on his face. He received the good news that the great companion and true Shia, Al-Mukhtar al-Thaqafy (as) has taken revenge for the Ahlul-bayt (as) and killed off many of the criminals who tortured the Ahlul-bayt (as) in Kerbala.
Today we salute this great companion for his service to the true Islam.
This was the day, in Rabi'a al-Awwal, when Omar ibn Sa'ad [la], the killer of Imam Hussain (as) was killed by Hazrat Mukhtar (as). This was the wretched criminal who was the first one to shoot an arrow towards Imam Hussain (as) on the 9th of Muharram 61 A.H. thus formally starting the war against Imam Hussain (as) ! And he proclaimed, " O people of Kufa and Shaam, be witness hereto on the Day of Judgment, that I am the one who is the first to shoot an arrow at Hussain " ! And saying this, he shot the arrow! Later, Imam Hussain (as) told them (the army of Yezid whose commander was this Omar ibn Sa'ad) that he needs to have a night for prayers !
Al-Mukhtar announced the aims of his revolution in Masjid-e-Kufa, "I'll conform to Allah's Book and to His Apostle's Sunnah. I'll take the revenge on Imam Husain's killers. I'll fight against those who have broken Allah's laws. I'll defend the weak against the strong"
It is only the lucky ones who have the opportunity to celebrate this Eid! This was the day, when for the first time after the massacre of his father Imam Hussain (as) & his companions, that the 4th Imam (as) smiled! Is this not enough an excuse to celebrate ? For, our joys are with the joys of Ma'soomeen (as) and our grief and sorrows are for them alone !
Imām Ja'far al-Sādiq (as) said; "Verily there are various degrees of serving Allah, but affection (and cordial inclination) for us, Ahlul-bayt, is the highest one."
Imām Ja'far al-Sādiq (as) said, "He who is not able to do any good unto us (Ahlul-bayt) then he may do good to our pious adherents; and he who is not able to visit us, he may visit our righteous followers by which the reward of visiting us (pilgrimage) will be recorded for him." We also take this day as an opportunity to curse all the enemies of the Ahlul-bayt (as).
May Allah's wrath fall on all the (past and present) enemies of Ahlul-bayt (as) from the time of their crimes till the Day of Judgment, and also may Allah's wrath fall on all those who were silent and supportive of these crimes. May Allah swt raise us among the helpers of our 12th Imam a.s.
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.)."
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.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.
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)