THE TWELVTH INFALLIBLE - IMAM MAHDI (A.T.F.)

Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.) is the son of Infallible Imam Hasan al-Askari (a.s.) and Lady Nargis Khatoon (s.a.). He was born on 15^th Sha’ban 255 A.H. in Samarra, Iraq.

At the time of the creation of Prophet Adam, when Shaitan refused to prostrate (showing respect) and was cursed, he requested an eternal life till the Day of Judgment which was granted by All-Mighty Allah. It is the justice of Allah to continue the Guidance also till the Day of Judgment; hence Allah concealed the Imam (a.t.f.). His guidance is continuing like sun is showering light and energy from behind the clouds.

His Imamate started on 8^th Rabi-ul-Awwal 260 A.H. after he led the prayers of his Martyred father as a five year old son. In the Golden Chain of our Twelve Imams, the funeral and the prayers was always performed by his Infallible son. Keeping with the history, practically every Umayyad and Abbasid king imprisoned and martyred every Infallible Imam. After leading his father’s funeral prayer, Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.) went inside his home and disappeared according to the Divine Plan. The enemy forces tried in vain to trace him but failed. This was the Small Occultation which lasted for about 70 years, during that period; the Imam continued to meet his trusted representatives but was not seen openly. When Great Occultation started, the Imam did not meet any one. There were many occasions when he did appear to help anyone in distress without disclosing his identity.

A Muslim should not be surprised at the long age of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.).  Surah al-Baqarah Ayah 3 says: “It is the pious that believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and give in charity part of what We have granted them.” Moreover, in Suarah al-Isra Ayah 1: “Allah is the Exalted One who took His servant one night for a visit from the Sacred Mosque to the Aqsa’ Mosque….” All-Mighty Allah does what He wants, whether it is normal for us or abnormal. Similarly, He wants to give long life to His Hujjah, He is the Master!

Surah al-Qadr: The Glorious Qur’an was revealed on the Grand Night or Night of Destiny. Ayah 4 says: “On this night, the angels and the Spirit descend by the permission of their Lord with His decree (to determine every one’s destiny). The question arises as to where and upon whom the angels and the Spirit descend on earth? During the time when the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) and his Progeny were available on earth, they descended on those Infallible Beings. After the martyrdom of the eleventh imam (a.s.), where those Angels and Spirit would descend? For this reason, Allah has kept His Hujjah Imam Mahdi alive!

Hazrat Luqman’s age was 3,500 years, Zul-Qarnain’s age was 3,000 years, Auj bin Anaq lived for 3,300 years, Prophet Noah lived for 950 years after the Mammoth Floods, and Cave men slept but lived for 309 years. Prophet Isa, Prophet Idrees, and Hazrat Khizr are still alive. The enemies who are still alive are Shaitan, Dajjal, and Yajooj Majooj.

Fixing of the “Black Stone” of Ka’abh: The famous scholar, Allamah Ardbeli narrates : “During the Small Occultation, while Husayn bin Rooh was Imam’s representative, one Abul Qasim Jaffer ibn Muhammad Qauloya went to Baghdad with the intention of performing Hajj, but he fell sick and could not go to Makkah. He heard that the government had taken out the Black Stone for repair and planned to put it back during Hajj. He also knew that the Black Stone can only be put back in Ka’bah by an Infallible Imam. Hence he gave a letter to Ibne Hisham with the instructions that whoever will plant the Black Stone in Ka’bah, give the letter to him. People tried in vain to put back the Black Stone but it will not stabilize. At that moment, a young and handsome youth came forward and fixed it. Ibne Hisham carefully followed the person. The person turned back and said: “Ibne Hisham! Give me the letter of Jaffer ibne Muhammad, look, he has inquired from me as to how long will he live. Tell him that he will live for 30 more years.” The Imam then disappeared.

Ziarat-e-Nahiyya al-Muqaddisah: This is the Ziarat written by the Imam Saheb-uz-Zaman for his forefather Sayyid-sh-Shuhadah Imam Hussayn (a.s.). It is divided into ten parts. It describes the tragic events of the Day of Ashurah.

Sources used:

Story of Holy Kaabah and its People                                        by S.M.R.Shabbar

Fourteen Stars                                                                          by Allama Sayyid Najmul Hasan Karrarvi

Al-Shia.org & Ziaraat.com

HAZRAT SALMAN AL-MUHAMMADI (R.A.)

Hazrat Salman-e-Farsi’s original name was Roozbah. He was born in a village of Isfahan in Iran.

Salman accepts Islam:

The Infallible Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) said that one day some of the companions were visiting the grave of the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.), when the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (a.s.) asked Salman: “O Salman! How did you accept the faith of Islam?” Salman replied: “O Amir-ul-Mominin! Since it is obligatory for me to reply to your queries, I am narrating to you the circumstances under which I accepted the Faith. I am a native of the city of Shiraz and my profession was farming. My parents loved me very much.

One day I was visiting a hermitage along with them. I heard a voice saying “There is no God but Allah, Isa is the spirit of Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.” These words had profound effect on me and the love of the Prophet got embedded in my entire existence. I instantly abandoned my ancestral belief of worshiping sun. My father was very angry and threw me in a well. I was rescued and sent from hermit to other and at last I was sold to a lady named Salimia. I was assigned to water her orchard of trees.

One day a group of persons entered the garden. I saw that a cloud was hovering over their heads; they were the Prophet, Amir-al-Mominin Ali (a.s.) and his companions. The Prophet (s) called me and showed me his seal of Prophet-hood on his back. I instantly fell on his feet but he raised me with great affection. Now the Prophet told to Salimia that he wished to buy me from her. The price she asked for was four hundred date pals; half yellow and half red. The Prophet accepted the deal and asked Amir-al-Mominin Ali (a.s.) to arrange for it. When he arranged for it, then the Prophet started sowing and Imam Ali watering the seeds. Now the four hundred trees were ready.

When Salimia saw that her wish had been fulfilled, she came up with another condition that all the palms to have yellow fruits. Therefore, with Allah’s wish Gibrai’l came and with the touch of his wings, he turned all the palms to bear yellow dates. Now Salimia had to release me and the Prophet also released me and said: “O Roozbah! From this day we give you the name Salman.”

Battle of Trench (Khandaq):

It was the Ramazan of 5 A.H. when the Muslims received the news that about 10,000 were planning to invade Madinah with the financial help of the Jews. The Muslim army was about 1,000 fighters. While the Muslims were discussing the means to defend the city, when Salman stood up and said: “O Allah’s Apostle! In Persia we dug a trench when an enemy attacked us.” The Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) liked the idea and ordered every ten Muslims to dig 40 meters. The digging of the trench was going on. One day, they found a hard white rock which will not crack. The Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s) himself went in the trench, asked for some water, threw it on the rock and hit the rock and split one –third and said: “Allah is Great! I have been given the keys of Shaam; I can see its palaces.” He hit the rock second time and said: “Allah is Great! Allah has given me the keys of Persia, I can see the palaces of Mada’in” And he hit the rock third time and said:  “Allah is Great! I have been given the keys of Yemen; By Allah I can see the gates of Sana!”

After the great victory, when the “King of Men”- Shah-e-Mardan, Imam Ali (a.s.) killed their strongman, Ama I bne Abdavad, Muslims gathered in the Prophet’s Mosque and looking at Salman with love and appreciation, the Ansars from Madinah were saying, “Salman is one of us!” and the Muhajireen were shouting, “Salman is one of us!”. The Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) said: “Salman is member of my family. Do not say Salman al-Farsi but say Salman al-Muhammadi!”

Salman took part in all battles against the enemies of Islam e.g. battle of Khyber, battle of Tabook, battle of Hunain, and the Conquest of Makkah. Salman was a truthful believer, first to pay homage to the Apostle of God under the tree, called “Homage of ar-Ridhwan”. The Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) said: “The Paradise is longing for three persons. They are Commander of Faithful, Imam Ali (a.s.), Ammar and Salman.

A man asked the Infallible Imam Jaffer al-Sadiq (a.s.) as to why he (Imam) talks so much about Salman, the Imam replied: “Because Salman possessed three traits. The first one is that he preferred the wishes and desires of the Commander of the Faithful, Ali ibne Abi Talib (a.s.) over his own wishes. The second reason is because he loved poor people and preferred them over those who had wealth and riches. The third reason is due to his love of knowledge and those who possessed knowledge. Unquestionably, Salman was a servant of Allah, righteous, upright, and submissive to Allah and was not from among the polytheists.”

Abu Hurairah reported: “We were sitting in the company of Allah’s Apostle (s.a.w.a.s.) that Surah al-Jumah was revealed to him, and when he recited these words, “Others from amongst them who have not yet joined them” (62:3), a person sitting there said: Allah’s Messenger! But he did not reply. When he asked three times, Allah’s Messenger placed his hand on Salman and said: “Even if faith were near the Pleiades (Star), a man from among these would surely find it.”

Lady of Paradise, Fatimah Zahra (s.a.) taught the following supplication to Salman and said to him:

                “If it pleases you not to be inflicted with fever as long as you live in this world, then read                these words, which my father Muhammad (s.a.w.a.s.) taught me, and I say every morning                and evening:

                In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, Most Merciful.

                In the name of Allah the light. In the name of Allah the light of light. In the name of Allah                light upon light.

                In the name of Allah, the planner of affairs. In the name of Allah, who created light from                  light.

                And Revealed light upon the Turr. By a decree inscribed. In a scroll unfolded.

                According to a decree fore-ordained. Unto a Learned Prophet. Praise be to Allah, Who is                 known with Might.

                Whose Glory is established. Who is praised during prosperity and infliction.

                And May Allah’s Grace be upon our Master, Muhammad (s.a.w.a.s.) and His Purified                     Progeny.”

Salman later said: “By Allah! I have taught this supplication to more than a thousand souls in Makkah and Madinah who were inflicted with fever, and they were all relieved by the Will of Allah!”

When the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (a.s.) became the Caliph, he appointed Salman al-Muhammadi as the Governor of Mada’en. When he reached Mada’en, people were surprised to see the Governor having only his praying mat as the sole possession! He was a true follower of Imam Ali (a.s.).

Sources used:

Salman al-Muhammadi                                                                 by Kamal al-Sayyid

Ain al-Hayat                                                                               by Allamah Majlisi

Last Luminary and ways to Delve into light                                    by Sayyid Ridha Husayn Mutlaq

Fatima-The Gracious                                                                    by Abu Muhammad Ordani

Shiiite Encyclopedia

INFALLIBLE IMAM ZAIN-AL-ABEDIN (A.S.)'S SUPPLICATION ON SEEING THE CRESCENT

O obedient creature, speedy and untiring,

frequenter of the mansions of determinations,

moving about in the sphere of governance!

I have faith in Him, who lights up darkness through you,

Illuminates jet-black shadows by you,

appointed you one of the signs of His kingdom

and one of the marks of His authority,

and humbled you through increase and decrease

rising and setting, illumination and eclipse.

In all of this you are obedient to Him, prompt toward His will.

Glory be to Him! How wonderful is what He has arranged in your situation!

How subtle what He has made for your task!

He has made you the key to a new month for a new situation.

So I ask God, my Lord and your Lord,

my creator and your creator, my Determiner and your Determiner,

my Form-giver and your Form-giver

that He bless Muhammad and his Household

and appoint you a crescent of blessings not affected by days

and of purity not defiled by sins;

a crescent of security from blasts

and safety from evil deeds;

a crescent of auspiciousness containing no misfortune,

of prosperity accompanied by no adversity,

of ease not mixed with difficulty,

of good unstained by evil;

a crescent of security and faith, favor and good-doing, safety and submission!

O God, bless Muhammad and his Household,

place us among the most satisfied of those over whom the crescent has risen,

the purest of those who have looked upon it,

the most fortunate of those who have worshiped you under it;

give us the success during the new month to repent,

preserve us within it from misdeeds,

guard us therein from pursuing disobedience to You,

allot to us within it thanksgiving for Your favor,

clothe us during it in the shields of well-being,

and complete for us Your kindness by perfecting obedience to You!

Surely You are All-Kind, Praiseworthy.

And bless Muhammad and his Household, the good, the pure.

The All-Mighty Allah has emphasized in the Glorious Qur’an that He has placed the heavenly gigantic bodies’ .i.e. the sun and the moon under His Subservience. The word “Qamar” has been used in the Glorious Qur’an 27 times. Also, there is a Surah al-Qamar number 54.

If we think for a moment about ourselves compared to the moon and imagine our tiny existence and count our sins and disobedience ignoring the commands of All-Mighty!

SHIA BELIEFS IN THE BIBLE

Thomas McElwain, from Ohio, U.S.A., had delivered a series of lectures in London covering topics of Imam Hussayn (a.s.), Tragedy of Karbala, the Injeel and the event of Ghadeer. These lectures were published under the title of “Shia Beliefs in the Bible”.

Following are extracts from his lectures:

Unity of God:

Psalms 86:10 “for you are great, and do wondrous things: You are God alone.”

“Jesus agrees with the Unity of God and says in Mark 12:29 ‘the first of all Commandments is here; O Israel! The Lord our God is One Lord.’”

Justice of God:

Isaiah 45:21 “and there is no other God beside me; a just God, there is none beside me.”

Deuteronomy 32:4 “He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways is judgment: a God of truth and without inquiry, just and right is he.”

Prophet Hood:

Amos 3:7 “Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he will reveal his secrets to his servants the prophets.

Psalms 106:24“Indeed they despise the land of Muhammad.”

Imamate:

Exodus 8:5(9) “And Moses said to Pharaoh ‘Glorify Ali: when shall I entreat for you, and for your servants, and for your people, to destroy the frogs from you and your houses, and they may remain in the river only”

The word Ali in the Bible:

The word cAli has been used in the Hebrew Scriptures 226 times. There are some striking parallels between the Biblical Eli and Imam cAli (a.s.) who had two sons who became righteous leaders.

Such texts as Number 11:13 and 14:27 could conceivably translated cAli as well as a form of interjection something on the order of “Ya Ali”

Day of Resurrection:

Revelation 14:6-7 “Fear God and give glory to him, for the hour of his judgment is come.”

Amre Bil Maroof and Nahi anil Munkar:

Psalms 45:7 “Thou lovest righteousness and hates wickedness.”

Hussayn (a.s.) in Bible:

The word Hoosen is found in Exodus 25:7, 28:4, 15, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30; 29:5, 35:9, 27

THE MOON OF BANI HASHIM - AL-ABBAS IBN ALI (A.S.)

Al-Abbas (a.s.) belonged to the most noble, prestigious and brave families from both his mother’s side and father’s side. His father was the Commander of the Faithful, the “Gateway of Knowledge, the Conqueror of Khyber, one of the Purest Persons as decreed by Allah in the Ayah of Tatheer. His mother was Lady Fatima (s.a.) Bint Hizam, the chief of his illustrious tribe Kelab, famous for honor, open-handedness, nobility, courage, and bravery. Apart from Al-Abbas, she had four sons; hence she was called “Umm-ul- Banin”.

After the sad demise of the Lady of Paradise Sayyidah Fatima Zahra (s.a.), Imam Ali (a.s.) married Lady Umm-ul- Banin (s.a.). From the first day in the sacred “House of AhlulBayt (a.s.), she established herself as a kind and loving person. She told Imam Hasan (a.s.) and Imam Hussayn (a.s.), who were very young, that she did not come in their house as a mother but as a servant to take care of them. She had groomed Al-Abbas (a.s.) accordingly. Hence, all along their life, he would call Imam Hussayn (a.s.) “master” and considered himself as his slave.

Birth of Al-Abbas (a.s.): He was born on 4^th of Sha’ban 26 A.H. As soon as the news of his birth was given to the Commander of the Faithful, he hurried to take him and kissed him frequently, recited Azan in the newborn’s right ear and Iqama in the left ear. Young Lady Zaynab (s.a.) had a special link with the newborn. She asked: “Father, have a chosen a name and a nick name for the new baby?” Imam Ali replied: “Yes, I have named him Al-Abbas and nick name “Abul Fazl”. Al-Abbas means a lion that other lions fear and escape. Abul Fazl means “Father of Virtues”

At Turaihi described Al-Abbas (a.s.) in his al-Muntakhab as “Al-Abbas Ibn Ali looked like an unshakable mountain. His heart was the same as such an immovable mound because he was such a unique horseman and hero. In battlefields, he was fearless!”

Once, Imam Ali (a.s.) was holding baby Al-Abbas on his knees and kissed his little hands and cried. Upon Inquiry from his mother, he predicted as to what will happen to his hands and the mother cried heavily. Imam Ali (a.s.) told her about her baby’s great position with Allah.

From early childhood, Al-Abbas would follow Imam Hussayn (a.s.) like a shadow. If Imam Hussayn was thirsty, he would rush to get water for him. If he felt hot in summer, Al-Abbas would fan him with the hem of his cloak. At the battle of Siffin in the year 34 A.H. Al-Abbas was only 8 years old. Imam Hussayn was fighting in the field, when Al-Abbas saw an enemy approaching Imam Hussayn from behind, he took a sword and rushed into the battlefield and killed the enemy, at the same time crying loudly: “How can anyone dare attack my Mawla while I am alive.” Muawiya saw this and asked: “Who is this boy?” When he was told he was Abbas ibn Ali, he said: “By God, No one can fight like that at that age except a son of Ali!”

Al-Abbas was nursed at the hands of a faithful mother who nurtured him on faith, loyalty, knowledge, devoutness and high principles. His father was also great personality who is described as a copy of the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.s.), the inheritor of his knowledge and the bravest man on earth. After his father’s demise, he adhered to his two brothers who were the “Chief of the Youths of Paradise”. Consequently, he became a true copy of the knowledge and morality of the two Infallible Imams.

Al-Abbas (a.s.) had more than thirteen epithets. Epithet is word or phrase which is considered to be a quality or characteristic of a person. Some of his famous epithets were; Babul Hussayn, Qamar-e-Bani Hashim, As-Saqqah, Hamil ul Liwaa, Al-Abd-us Saleh, and Bab-ul-Hawa’ij.

Al-Abbas (a.s.) was a manifestation of all virtues and merits which included every lofty characteristics. It is sufficient to say that he was the son of the Commander of the Faithful, the “Perfect Man”. Consequently, he inherited all noble manly qualities from his father. He was a symbol of courage, faith, disdain patience, loyalty, will power, mercy and kindness.

Al-Abbas (a.s.) was the Commander of his brother Imam Hussayn (a.s.)’s army of pious and fearless warriors and the women-folk of harem-e-Imam Hussayn were confident about their security all along the journey from Madinah al- Munawwarah to the desert of Karbala. He was the back-bone of Imam Hussayn (a.s.). His patience and discipline was unparallel in history. He completely put in rein his bravery to abide by the decisions of his brother Imam Hussayn (a.s.), the King of Martyrs.

The Infallible Imam Ali Zain-al-Abedin (a.s.) said about his uncle Al-Abbas (a.s.): “May Allah have Mercy upon my uncle, Al-Abbas. He preferred his brother to himself; he did well and sacrificed himself for his brother until he lost his two hands for the sake of this. Thus, instead of his two hands, Allah will give him two wings with which he will fly with the angels in Paradise, just like Jaffer ibn Abi Talib. In the sight of Allah, the Blessed, the Exalted, Al-Abbas enjoys a peculiar rank for which all the Shahid (Martyrs) will be hopeful for if they have its like on the Day of Resurrection.” (al-Khissal 1/35)

The Infallible Imam Jaffer al-Sadiq (a.s.) and the Infallible Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.) also expressed similar sentiments for this Great Lion of Karbalah!  

Sources used:

Al-Abbas                                                                        by Badr Shahin – Ansarian Publications, Qum

Journey of Tears                                                              by Bashir Hasan Ali Rahman

THE PRAYERS

The word “Sala’t” has been used in the Glorious Qur’an 98 times. Prayer is the first “Branch of Islam” and is obligatory on every adult Muslim. It is performed five times a day.

The Glorious Qur’an starts with these Ayahs: “There is no doubt that this Book is a guide for the pious. It is the pious who believe in the unseen, attend to prayer, and give in charity part of what We have granted them.”Surah Ankabut Ayah 45: “Prayer keeps one away from indecency and sins.”

 Prayer is the connection of man with his Creator; Allah brings about the purity of the soul, cleanliness of the heart, achieves the spirit of piety, trains and makes him wary of sin and disobedience. In order to keep away from sins, one should remember Allah. One who forgets Allah does not think about his actions and to fulfill his desires, never thinks of any limits. Remembrance of Allah keeps us away from sensual desires. Allah is All-Aware; He knows small and big deeds, and also what is in our hearts. Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (a.s.) said: Remembrance of Allah is a hindrance between the person and the sin.” Surah Taha Ayah 14: “I am Allah, the only ‘ilah (One deserving to be worshiped). Worship Me and be steadfast in prayer to have My name always in your mind.”

From the Traditions, it is established that prayer is the most important of all worships. If prayers are acceptable to Allah, He will accept other types of worships other than prayers. When the prayer is rejected, worships other than prayers are also rejected. The Traditions specify that one who prays five daily prayers, is purified from sins just as if one bathes in a river every day and night five times, uncleanness is removed and no impurities remain.

Consequences of deliberately omitting prayers: Intentionally omitting prayer is one of the “Greater Sins”. Surah Maryam Ayah 59: “But there came after them an evil generation, who neglected prayers and followed sensual desires, so they will meet destruction.” The Noble Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said: “There is no difference between faith and infidelity except prayer.” He (s.a.w.s.) further said: “A person who neglects prayers and is lazy in its fulfillment is inflicted with 15 calamities by Allah. Of these, 6 are related to this life, 3 are related to the time of death, 3 occur in the grave and 3 calamities strike him in Qiyamah-Day of Judgment.

                Calamities in this life: Almighty Allah reduces his life span, terminates his sustenance, signs of                      righteousness disappear from his face, none of the good deeds are accepted nor rewarded,                          invocations not accepted, and supplications of righteous people will not benefit him.

                Calamities at the time of death: Disgraceful death, die in hunger, unquenchable thirst.

                Punishment in the grave: An angel will squeeze and chastise him; grave will be made narrow,                     darkness.

                Calamities on the Day of Judgment: Drag out of the grave to be witnessed by people, strict                     accounting, Almighty Allah will not look at him with Mercy, will not purify him and given terrible                     punishment.

Because Islam is a complete code of life which encompasses not only individual success and salvation but also collective unity and cohesion, hence more emphases are placed on congregational prayers.  

For the acceptance of the prayers, one should concentrate on it, perform it with humility and fear of Allah considering oneself as an insignificant servant before the Almighty, and understand the meaning of every word one recites.

Our Infallible Imams, while praying used to be completely immersed in the prayer, and became unaware of the surroundings. Once, an arrow was struck in the foot of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (a.s), hence his companions pulled off the arrow from his foot and he did not feel the pain.

Conditions for the acceptance of prayers: In addition to the initial requirements for proper praying, one should seek repentance from his sins and seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah before prayer. Avoid all types of disobedience and sins like back-biting, jealousy, arrogance. All conditions necessary for the peaceful performance of prayers should be implemented. One should wear neat, clean and pure clothes, comb hair, wear perfume and should have the ring of Aqeeq in hand.

The Infallible Imam Zain-al-Abedin (a.s.) said: “The criteria for the acceptance of prayers are the acknowledgment of our Wilayah and dissociating oneself from our enemies.” (Bihar-ul-Anwar volume 84 page 285)

All obligatory prayers should be performed at its earliest time.

In one of the battles, Imam Ali (a.s.) was frequently looking towards the sun. When one of his companions inquired as to why he was looking frequently towards sun, the Imam replied: “I am looking for the time of Zuhr Prayer”. The companion asked: “Are you planning to pray Zuhr?” The Imam (a.s.) replied:”We are fighting for the establishment of prayers!”

Kinds of Obligatory (Wajib) Prayers:

Daily Prayers of five times

Jumah (Friday) Prayer (Wajib Takhyiri in the ghaybah of Imam)

Prayer of Ihtiyat – related to the daily prayers

Prayer for the dead (Salat al-Maiyyat)

Qaza Prayers of the Parents (obligatory on the eldest son)

Prayer of Ijarah. If the eldest son cannot pray for his parents himself, he may ask another person to pray for the dead.

Prayer of Nazar

Prayer of Qasam or oath

Prayer of Ahad (Promise to Gad)

Prayer of Eidayn (Eid-al-Azha, Eid –ul-Fitr) Not obligatory during ghaybah of the Imam

Prayer after wajib tawaf of Ka’bah

Prayer of A’yat (for earthquake, eclipses of sun or moon)

Recommended Prayers: There are many recommended Prayers; some of which are Prayer of: the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.s.), Imam Ali (a.s.), Lady of Paradise Fatima Zahra (s.a.), Imam of the Time (u.t.f.), Jaffer  Tayyar, Haja’at, Nawafil for five time daily prayers, night prayers (Namaz-e-Shab), for parents salvation etc.

Sources used:

The Glorious Qur’an

Islamic Laws                                                                    by Ayatullah Shaikh Nasir Makarem Shirazi

Survey of Rulings                                                             by Ayatullah Shaikh Nasir Makarem Shirazi

Islamic Studies                                                                 by Allama Saeed Akhter Rizvi

Greater Sins                                                                     by Ayatullah Sayyid Abdul Hussayn DasteGhayb

THE DIVINE TRADITIONS (HADEES-E-QUDSI)

Hadees-e-Qudsi is a pure spring in the land of life, through which we can quench the thirst of our souls, find the right path in the light of Divine Words, and be prosperous under the shade of the unique Gems of Creation!

Hadees –e-Qudsi are the words of Allah, which are quoted by the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.s.) and immaculate Infallible Imams (a.s.). It is, as to the meaning, from Allah; as to the wording, from the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.s.). Thus the Glorious Qur’an is superior to it, because besides being revealed, it is His own wordings.

“Truly, I forgive the Muslims who have accepted the leadership of the Just Imam appointed by Allah”

                                                                                                                          (Kafi Volume 1, page 376)

“Do not be angry with the people I gave you power over so that I do not be angry with you.”

                                                                                                                          (Kafi Volume 2, page 303)

“Remember Me privately and in happiness so that I remember you whenever you are in a state of heedlessness”                                                                                                                                       (Amali ul-Saduq, page 254)

“And that is between you and Me: You pray and I answer.”

                                                    (Khesal Volume 1, page 244)

“Whoever intends to do a good deed but cannot, shall have it written as one good deed; and if he can do it, it shall be written as ten like it.”

                             (Kafi Vol.  2, page 440)

“O Musa! Do not have long desires because they harden your heart and whoever is hard-hearted is away from Me.”                                                                                                                                   (Kafi Volume 8, page 42)

“O Musa! Cry for the abundance of your sins, like a guilty one fleeing from his enemy.”

                                                                                                          (Kafi Volume 8, page 42)

“O Musa! Do not be neglectful of Me and do not rejoice in the multitude of your riches.”

                                                                                                          (Kafi Volume 8, page 45)

“O Musa! Hasten in repentance and refrain from committing sins.”

                                                                       (Kafi Volume 8, page 46)

“Do not haste whenever stand to prayer before Me.”

                                                (Kafi Volume 8, page 46)

“O Musa! Welcome sinful people who come to you to seek shelter, and tell them they are relieved. Ask for their forgiveness, truly Allah is Great. And be like one of them for themselves.”

                                                                                                                      (Kafi Volume 8, page 48)

“A good deed has tenfold rewards and a sin is destructive.”

                                                         (Kafi Volume 8, page 49)

“O Adam’s descendants! Be My devoted servant so that I make your heart empty of needs.”

                                                                                                                  (Kafi Volume 2, page 83)