MIRACLES OF ZIARAT-E-ASHOORA

Imam Jafferal-Sadiq (a.s.)’s companion Safwaan narrates: “Ziarat-e-Ashoora is in fact Hadees-e-Qudsi which was conveyed by Jibraeel from Lauh-e-Mahfooz to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.),  who informed the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (a.s.) and it traveled through the “Golden Chain” till it reached  Imam Jaffer al-Sadiq (a.s.) who had communicated it to him ( companion- Safwaan.)”

Virtues of performing the Ziarat of Sayyidush Shuhada, Imam Hussayn (a.s.): The virtues had been recorded by Ibn Quwaylah in his book “Kamil-uz-Ziarat”. Ayatollah al-Uzma Abul Qasim al-Khoei (r.a.) had declared that each and every tradition stated in the book is authentic. Some of the traditions are as follows:

·         Ziarat of Imam Hussayn is the cause of forgiveness of sins.

·         On the Day of Judgment, Imam Hussayn (a.s.)’s Ziarat is the cause of quick and easy accounting.

·         It is the cause of elevated status in the Hereafter.

·         One who narrates about Imam Hussayn (a.s.)’s virtues will enjoy a prolonged life.

·         Ziarat of Imam Hussayn (a.s.) is the cause of safety of body and wealth and increase in sustenance.

·         Imam Hussayn (a.s.)’s Ziarat is the cause of getting one’s desires fulfilled, and is the cause of reducing one’s grief and sorrow.

·         Ziarat of Imam Hussayn (a.s.) is the cause of ease in death and decrease of fear in the grave.

The Miracles:

1.       Respite from Plague: It is narrated by Ayatollah Abdul Karim Haeri Yazdi (the founder of the Houza-e-Ilmiyya in Qumm) when he was in Samarra, when an epidemic of plague spread in the city and people were dying.  In a meeting of the ulemas, his teacher, Ayatollah Fasharki advised the audience to spread his advice to recite Ziarat-e-Ashoora for ten days and offer the reward of the supplication to the mother of Imam-e-Zamana (Janab-e-Nargis Khatoon) and beseech her to present our case to the Wali-ul-Asr so that the Imam shields us from the malady. The plague subsided and there were no more casualties of Momineen. But the other Muslims continued to suffer. They approached the Shia leaders and inquired about this miraculous reprieve. They informed the Sunni Muslims about Ziarat-e-Ashoora, and they were saved from plague.

2.       Guaranteed Sustenance: Once an indigent person approached the Sheikh of Taif, Ayatollah Sheikh Zainul Abedin Maazandarani and complained of lack of sustenance. The Sheikh advised him to visit the Mausoleum of Sayyidush Shuhada and recite Ziarat-e-Ashoora there. After sometime, when the Sheikh happen to meet the person, he related an incident: “I was preoccupied with the recitation of the Ziarat, when a person came and handed over some money to me and left. Thank God, my problem is solved.” (Tazkerah  Zakereen)   

3.       The Blessed Lady: Muhammad Ali Yazdi was a devout and pious Muslim from Najaf, Iraq. He had friend from childhood. This friend died unexpectedly and was buried in a grave yard where many pious people were also buried. Nearly after a month, he saw this friend in dream and he looked very happy. He inquired from the friend: “You seem to very happy and tranquil, although I know about your way of life which merits chastisement. Tell me what happened?” His friend replied: “You are right, until yesterday, I was engulfed in painful chastisement.

Ashraf Juda’s wife died and was buried about 100 feet away. After the burial, Sayyidush Shuhada, Imam Hussayn (a.s.) visited her grave and ordered the discontinuation of chastisement from her grave. Consequently, upon Imam’s intercession her grave received amnesty from chastisement and I was also liberated.” Next day he went to the deceased lady’s house and was informed that during the last years of her life she used to recite Ziarat-e-Ashoora regularly!

4.       Forgotten Pledge: An Alawi lady, who had gone for the Ziarat of Janab-e-Zaynab (s.a.) and Jaanab-e-Ruqaiyya (s.a.), narrates: “When I reached to the place where the sacred head of Imam Hussayn (a.s.) was supposed to be buried, I began wailing uncontrollably and found myself in a strange state. I was reciting Ziarat while I was crying. In this state, I saw the curtain in front of me lifted and I saw some ladies, among whom was my mother. All of them were thanking me profusely for reciting Ziarat on their behalf. Suddenly, a majestic lady appeared among them. Soon, all the ladies began presenting their demands to this majestic lady. Even I started presenting my demands to her and I said: “I have arranged a gathering (Majlis) and I recite Ziarat-e-Ashoora. Why don’t you come?” She replied: “I have always attended your gatherings. And I can narrate an incident to prove this. Once your cousin along with his wife came to attend your gathering with some offering (Tabarruk). He faced some problem relating to his house. He pledged that if his problem is solved he will frequent your gathering. On recitation of the Ziarat, his anxiety was transformed in to ease and the construction of his house was completed. However, he forgot his pledge and did not attend your gathering.

5.       An incurable disease: One of the scholars narrates: “My wife became seriously ill and the doctors diagnosed it as a tumor and that if it is not treated promptly it may become fatal. The specialist asked for exorbitant fee. I did not have that much amount of fee but because it was essential and urgent, hence I agreed to it. I decided to start Ziarat-e-Ashoora so that I may get some respite by the intercession of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f). The operation was successful and when I met the Surgeon, he declined to take any fee. The surgeon explained “I had no hopes of performing this operation successfully. Therefore, I pledged that if the operation turned out to be a success, then I will not accept any fee!”

6.       The vision of Ayatollah Behjati : The Ayatollah said: “The existence of Ziarat-e-Ashoora is in itself is a proof of its miraculous nature. And when one considers the fact Imam Jaffer al-Sadiq (a.s.) has narrated this Ziarat to Safwaan, then its significance increases manifold. Imam Sadiq (a.s.) related to Safwaan, I guarantee a few things to the one who recites this Ziarat-(i) his Ziarat will be accepted, (ii) his action will be considered virtuous, (iii) no matter what ever his demands will be , Allah will not turn him back dejected and disheartened.”

“And O’ Safwaan! I have heard about this guarantee from my father and him from his father. And this chain goes until Amir-ul-Momineen (a.s.). The latter heard it from the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.s.), who narrated it from Jibraeel, and the latter from Allah Himself. Allah swears by His Holy and Pure Self that one who recites the Ziarat with the Dua (Alqamah), from near or far, his Ziarat will be accepted, and his demands will be fulfilled.”

Ayatollah Behjat narrated further: “The chain of this Ziarat makes it among the “Hadees-e-Qudsi” and it is this Ziarat that the most distinguished Shi’a scholars used to recite with regularity, despite their busy schedules and stressful engagements.

Final Note: Shi’aan-e-Haider-e-Karrar (a.s.) are fortunate to posses this “Treasure”, it is up to them to genuinely utilize this God-Gifted Ziarat and get their supplications accepted by Al-Mighty Allah (s.w.t.)