The Commander of the
Faithful, Imam Ali (a.s.) said: “Every day in which you do not disobey Allah is
a day of Eid.”
From Shi’a point of view, the event of Mubahilah is the most
important of all events. This event clearly established truth of Islam as the
last Divine Message to humanity.
Eid-e-Mubahilah: In
the year 10 A.H., one year before the demise of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.)
from this world. A Christian deputation of priests from Najran, located in the
Southern part of Arabian Peninsula . They came to discuss
about Prophet Iesa. They took the plea of his divinity on the grounds of having
no father. A Qur’anic Ayah was revealed saying: “Verily, the similitude of
Jesus with God is as the similitude of Adam to God; He created him out of dust
then said He unto him BE, and he became.” It means Adam did not have a father
and a mother! When they did not agree to this line of reasoning then the famous
Ayah was revealed: “And unto them who dispute with you therein after knowledge
has come unto you, Say! Let us summon our sons, and your sons, and (we summon)
our women and (you) your women, and (we summon) our selves (Nafs) and then let
us invoke the curse of God on the liars.” (3:61) Next morning, The Holy Prophet
(s.a.w.s.) came out with Imam Hasan and Imam Husayn followed by the Lady of
Paradise, Bibi Fatima Zahra (s.a.) fully covered, and The Commander of the
Faithful, Imam Ali (a.s.) at her back. When the priests saw these “Bright
Panjetan”, they refused to proceed with Mubahilah. Incidentally, these were the
same “Noorani Panjetan” who were under the Cloak of Tatheer which says: “O
People of the House, Allah wants to keep away all kinds of uncleanness from you
and to purify you thoroughly” (33:33)
Eid-e-Ghadeer:
The next important event was the Coronation of Imam Ali (a.s.) at
Ghadeer-e-Khum. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.), along with about 100,000
companions was returning from Makkah after performing his last Hajj. Divine
messages were being sent to the Messenger of Allah about the Coronation of Imam
Ali (a.s.) but the Messenger was reluctant proceed further in that direction.
At Ghadeer, a crossroad from where roads are split in different directions and
was the last chance of the mammoth congregation of companions to be at one
place. A revelation was sent to the Messenger saying: “O Apostle! Deliver what
has been sent down to you from your Lord; and if you don’t do it, you have not
delivered His Message (at all); and Allah will protect you from people.”
(5:67). Upon receiving this message, the Messenger delivered
a long sermon in the scorching heat of the desert enumerating the summary of
his Message. At the end, he raised Imam Ali (a.s.) so that every one recognized
him thoroughly and said: “For whomever I am his Leader (Mawla), Ali is his
Leader (Mawla). O God love those who love him, and be hostile to those who are
hostile to him” Immediately after he finished his speech, the last revelation
was sent saying: “Today I have perfected your religion and completed my favor
upon you, and I was satisfied that Islam be your religion.” (5:3)
Eid-ul-Azha: It
is the reminder of the matchless sacrifice offered by Prophet Ibrahim of his
son Prophet Isma’il. The story has been narrated in the Noble Qur’an: “Ibrahim
said I will go to my Lord who will guide me and he prayed ’Lord, grant me a
righteous son’. We gave him the glad news of the birth of a forbearing son.
When his son old enough to work with him, he said: “My son, I have had a dream
that I must sacrifice you. What do you think of this?” He replied: “Father,
fulfill whatever you are commanded to do and you will find me patient, by the
Will of Allah.” When they both agreed and Ibrahim laid down his son on the side
of his face (for slaughtering). We called to him: “Ibrahim, you have fulfilled
what you were commanded to do in your dream. Thus do We reward the righteous
ones. It was certainly an open trial. We ransomed his son with a great
sacrifice and perpetuated his praise in later generations. Peace be with
Ibrahim. (37:99-109)
Prophet Ibrahim sacrificed the dearest possession he had.
We, the Muslims, should ponder over this event and see what we can do. At least
we can try to sacrifice our bad habits to attain nearness to the Creator!
Eid-ul-Fitr: It
is the day when the Muslims thank Allah for having given the will, the strength
and endurance to observe fast and obey His commandment during the holy month of
Ramazaan. It affords an opportunity to ponder over the strength or weakness of
our will power. If we can protect our eyes, ears, mouth, hands, and our feet
from disobeying Allah’s Commandments, we should be a true faithful Muslim. It
enjoins the well-to-do Muslims to share their assets with the deserving ones
even after Ramazaan. Assets include money, time, attention and influence.
To bid farewell to
this month of piety, our Imam,
Sayyid-us-Sajideen and Zain-ul-Abideen had provided us with a Supplication.
An extract from the Supplication is reproduced below:
“How much did we long for you yesterday;
and how much intense will be
our eagerness for you tomorrow.
Peace be on you and your excellence of
which we have been deprived, and
your blessings which will no longer be
with us.”
Majority of our “Branches of Islam” or Furoo-e-Deen relate
to Allah’s creatures. Allah loves those who love and care for his creations.
Hence, with a firm conviction and sincerity, we should examine our behavior to
other human beings and strive for improvement.
Birthdays of the Holy
Fourteen:
When AhlulBayt (a.s.) are happy, we are happy. Hence
Birthdays of Holy Fourteen or
Chaharda Masoomeen (a.s.) are days of Eid for Shia Muslims.
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