SAYINGS OF WORLD DIGNITARIES ABOUT IMAM HUSSAYN (A.S.)

The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) said, “Hasan and Hussayn are the leaders of the youths of Paradise.” “As a result of the assassination of Hussayn, such a warmth will be kindled in hearts of the believers that shall not become cold till the Day of Resurrection.”

Muhammad Ali Jinnah (First President of Pakistan)

He was the embodiment of love, valor and personification of sacrifice and devotion.

Mahatma Gandhi (Father of nation – India)

I learn from Hussayn how to achieve victory while being oppressed. Islam progressed due to the sacrifice of Hussayn.

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (First Prime Minister of India)

Hazrat Imam Hussayn sacrificed his all, but he refused to submit to a tyrannical government. His sacrifice is a beacon of light of guidance for every community and every nation.

Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal (Thinker of Pakistan and Famous Poet)

Imam Hussayn uprooted despotism forever, till the Day of Resurrection. He watered the dry gardens of freedom with a surging wave of his blood, and indeed he awakened the sleeping Muslim nation. If Imam Hussayn had aimed at acquiring worldly empire, he would not have travelled the way he did. Hussayn weltered in blood and dusk for the sake of truth. Verily, therefore he becomes the foundation of Muslim creed.

Josh Malihabadi (The Revolutionary Poet)

Let humanity awaken and every tribe will claim Hussayn as their own.

Al-Fakhri (Famous Arab Historian)

This is a catastrophe that which naught more shameful has happened in Islam.

Washington Irving (American Author, Essayist, Biographer and Historian)

It was possible for Hussayn to save his own life by submitting to the will of Yazid. But his responsibility as a reformer did not allow him. He therefor prepared to embrace all sorts of discomfort in order to deliver Islam from the hands of Umayyads. Under the blazing sun, on the parched land against the stiffing heat of Arabia, stood the immortal Hussayn.

Antoine Bara (Lebanese Writer)

No battle in the modern and history of mankind has earned more sympathy and admiration as well as provided more lessons than the martyrdom of Hussayn in the battle of Karbala.

Charles Dickens (English Novelist)

If Hussayn had fought to quench his worldly desires, then I do not understand why his sister, wife and children accompanied him. It stands to reason therefore, that he sacrificed purely for Islam.

Thomas Carlyle (Scottish Historian and Essayist)

Th best result we get from the tragedy of Karbala is that Hussayn and his companions were rigid believers in God. They illustrated that numerical superiority does not count when it comes to the truth and the falsehood. The victory of Hussayn, despite his minority, marvels me.

Sarojini Naidu (Great Indian Poetess titled Nightingale of India)

I congratulate Muslims that from among them, Hussayn, a great human being was born, who is revered and honored totally by all communities.

Dr. Radha Krishnan (Ex-President of India)

Though Imam Hussayn gave his life almost 1300 years ago, but his indestructible soul rules the hearts of the people even today.

Edward Gibbon (English Historian and Member of Parliament)

In a distant age and climate, the tragic scene of the death of Hussayn will awaken the sympathy of the coldest reader.

                Source: realiran.com, phupo.com, imamhusain-lib.com, Islamic-stuff-corner.blogspot.com

THE JOURNEY OF THE INFALLIBLE IMAM HUSSAYN (A.S.) FROM MAKKAH TO KARBALA

After starting from Madinah on the 28^th of Rajab 60 A.H. Imam Hussayn (a.s.) stayed in Makkah till 8^th Dhul Hijja, he (a.s.) decided to perform Umrah and left for Kufa to avoid bloodshed. The news of the martyrdom of Hazrat Muslim bin Aqeel had not reached him yet. On the way, he met the famous poet Farazdaq, who told the Imam about the situation in Iraq, “The hearts of the people are with you, but their swords are against you!”

When Imam Hussayn (a.s.) reached Batn al-Rumma, he sent Quays bin Mushier with a letter addressed to the people of Kufa about their invitation to guide them. Quays was intercepted on the way and was brought to Ubaid Allah bin Ziyad, who ordered him to go on pulpit and curse Imam Hussayn (a.s.). Contrary to the order, Quays praised Allah and Imam Ali (a.s.) and Sayyida Fatima (s.a.) and cursed Ubaid Allah bin Ziyad and his father. Ubaid Allah bin Ziyad ordered that Quays be thrown alive from the top of the palace. Imam Hussayn (a.s.) continued the journey and met Zuhayr bin al-Qayn on the way. After talking to Imam Hussayn (a.s.), Zuhayr changed his mind and joined the Imam (a.s.). At Thalabiyya, the Imam (a.s.) was informed about the ruthless martyrdom of Hazrat Muslim bin Aqeel and he recited “Inna Lillahe wa Inna Ilayhe Ra’jeoun” several times.

At the place of Sharaf, a cavalry of 1,000 horsemen headed by Hurr bin Yazid al-Tamimi intercepted the Imam Hussayn (a.s.)’s caravan. Seeing that the enemy and their horses were thirsty, the Imam (a.s.) ordered his men to quench their thirst from their own reserved resources of water bags, which is the most asset in desert travelling! At the time of mid-day prayer, after Azan, the Imam addressed the Hurr’s army, “People, I did not come to you until your letters came to me. In these letters you stated, “Come to us for we have no Imam.” If you do not like my coming, I will go back.” There was complete silence. Hurr and his army prayed behind Imam Husayn (a.s.). After the afternoon prayers, the Imam again addressed the Hurr’s army saying, “People, if you fear God and recognize the rights of those who have rights, God will be more satisfied with you. We are the House of Muhammad (s.a.w.a.s.) and as such are more entitled to the authority (Wilaya) of this affair over you than these pretenders who claim what does not belong to them. They have brought tyranny and aggression among you. If you refuse or do not know our rights or changed your views, then I will leave.” Hurr denied any knowledge of those letters, whereupon Imam ordered to bring in two saddlebags containing the letters. Hurr said, “We are not among those who wrote the letters. We have been ordered to be with you and take you to Ubaid Allah bin Ziyad.” The Imam said, “Death will come to you before that happens.” When the Imam’s caravan started to go, Hurr stopped his horse. The Imam said, “May God deprive your mother of you.” Hurr said, “If any one other Arab than you have said this, I would have replied in the same way but by God there is no way for me to mention your mother except by best things.” Ultimately, Hurr agreed to go along with the Imam. On the way, the Imam (a.s.) repeated Kalama Isterja three times whereupon his son Ali al-Akbar inquired about it. The Imam said that he saw a horse man appeared to him and said, “Men are travelling and the fates travelling toward them.” Ali al-Akbar said, “Are we not on the right path then we have no concern.” The caravan reached Ninawa and next day Umar bin Sa’d came with 4,000 horsemen. Ibn Ziyad sent letter to Umar bin Sa’d saying, “Prevent al-Husayn and his followers from getting water. Do not let them taste a drop of it just as was done with Uthman bin Affan.”

Later, Ibn Ziyad sent Shimer Zil Jawshan to Ibn Ziyad and pressured him to expedite confrontation with the Imam. On the 9^th of Muharram, Shimer went in front of the Imam’s camp and called out to Hazrat Abbas, the commander of the Imam’s small army, and offered amnesty to him and his brothers. It was refused by Hazrat Abbas (a.s.).

Source: The Journey of imam Hussayn (a.s.) by Shaykh al-Mufid Translator Dr. I.K.A. Howard-Tahrike Tarsile Qur’an

CONCEPT OF TASBIH IN ISLAM

Tasbih is the act of saying “Subhan Allah”. It consists of two words; “Subhan” and “Allah”. Subhan is from three alphabets -Seen, Ba, and Haa. It means to glorify, praise, extol Allah by tongue or by heart. It includes to say He is Perfect; He has no similarity with His creation, He is free from all kinds of association or “Shirk” Subhan and its derivatives has been used 92 times in the Glorious Qur’an.

It is reported in traditions that the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) used to say in Qunut, “Suboohun Qudoosun Rabbal Malaikate war Rooh.” It means, “He is Exalted, He is Pure, He is the Rabb of the angels and Gabriel.”

Glorifying (Tasbih) is the root of all authentic Islamic beliefs and thoughts. In fact, Tauheed, Justice of Allah, Prophet hood and the Day of Resurrection are the manifestation of Glorification of Allah. On the same lines, “Subhan Allah” circumscribes Riza (satisfaction)tawakkul (reliance), love, praise, salvation from all superstitions. Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s.) said that the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) had said, “When a servant of Allah utters, “Subhan Allah” whatever is under the Divine Throne glorifies Allah along with him and ten times the reward will be given to him. (Wasail ash-Shia v.7 page 187). Imam Sadiq (a.s.) said, “Allah has made it necessary for His creation to do “abundant remembrance” (Dhikr al-Kathir). It means to remember Allah at the time of committing any act whether it is Halal or Haram. (Al-Kafi v. 2 page 80)

Apart from human beings, every creation of Allah Glorifies Him; Surah Jumah Ayah 1, “All that is in the heavens and the earth glorifies Allah, the King, al-Quddus, the Majestic, and the All-Wise.” Surah Anbiya Ayah 79, “We made the mountains and the birds glorify the Lord along with Dawood.” Surah Ra’ad Ayah 13, “Both the thunder and the angels glorify Him….” Surah Isra’ Ayah 44, “The seven heavens, the earth, and whatever is between them all glorify Him. There is nothing that glorify Him and always praise Him, but you do not understand their praise and glorification. He is All- Forbearing and All-forgiving.”

Tasbih-e-Fatima: It was granted by the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) to his daughter Saiyyada Fatima Zahra (s.a.) when she asked for a helper or servant. He said, “I have granted you something that is superior to a maidservant and to the world and everything in it.” Tasbih is 34 times Allaho Akbar, 33 times Alhamdulillah, 33 times Subhan Allah and one time La Ilaha Illallah. It is a simple, short yet very powerful act of worship.

Imam Muhammad Baqir (a.s.) and Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s.) said, “Reciting of Tasbih Fatima Zahra (s.a.) every day after every Salat is liked by me more than reciting one thousand rakat of Mustahab Namaz. One who recites the Tasbih of Hazrat Zahra and then seeks forgiveness, will be forgiven. (Reciting Tasbih) drives away Shaitan. You do adhere to it and be regular about its recitation, for surely one who is steadfast upon its recitation, will not encounter adversity. One who recites the Tasbih of Hazrat Zahra before even moving his feet, Allah will forgive him. One who recites Tasbih of Hazrat Zahra at the time of going to bed, he will be accounted among those who have remembered Allah a lot. At the time of going to bed, Tasbih of Hazrat Zahra and the Maoozatain (Surah Falaq and Surah Nas) and Ayatal Kursi should be recited.”

Tasbih Hazrat Zahra is a Powerful Dua for all needs.

Sources: A Commentary on Prayer by Professor Muhsin Qaraati, Duas.org

THE NOBLE MESSENGER (S.A.W.A.S.)'S SERMON AT GHADEER-E-KHUMM-PART TWO

“O people! This is Ali, my Brother, Wasi, the one who comprehends my knowledge, and my successor over my nation, over everyone who believes in me. He is the one entrusted with the explaining the Book of Allah, and the one who invites people to His path. He is the one who does whatever pleases Him, fighting His enemies, befriending His friends who obey Him, prohibiting disobedience to Him. He is the successor of the Messenger of Allah and Amirul Mo’mineen, the man assigned by Allah to guide others, killer of the renegades and of those who believe in equals to Allah, those who violate the Commandments of Allah. Allah says, “My word shall not be changed, nor I am in the least unjust to the servants.” (50:29), and by Your Command, O Lord, do I (submit and) say, O Allah! Befriend whoever befriends him (Ali) and be the enemy of whoever antagonizes him; support whoever supports him and abandon whoever abandons him; curse whoever disavows him, and let Your Wrath descend on whoever usurps his right.

O Lord! You revealed a verse in honor of Ali, Your Wali, in its explanation and to effect Your own appointment of him this very day did You say,” This day I have perfected your religion for you, completed My favor on you and chosen for you Islam as a religion.” (5:3) “And whoever desires a religion other than Islam, it shall not be accepted from him, and in the hereafter, he shall be one of the losers.” (3:85) O people! Allah has perfected your religion through his (Ali’s) Imamate; so, whoever rejects him as his Imam or those my offspring from his loins who assume the status (as Imams) till the Day of Judgment when they shall be displayed before Allah, these are the ones whose (good) deeds shall be nil and void in the life of this world and in the life hereafter, and in the fire they shall be lodged forever. O people! Here is Ali, the one who has supported me more than anyone else among you, the one who most deserves my gratitude, the one who is closest of all of you to me and the one who is very dearest to me. Both Allah and I are pleased with him, and no verse of the Holy Qur’an expressing Allah’s Pleasure except that he is implied therein. O People! He is the one who supports the religion of Allah, who argues on behalf of the Messenger of Allah. He is the pious, the pure, the guide, the one rightly guided. Your Prophet is the best of all prophets, and your Wasi is the best of all Wasis, and his offspring are the best of Wasis. O people! Each prophet’s progeny id from his own loins whereas mine is from the loins of Amirul Mo’mineen Ali. Indeed, none hates Ali except a wretch, and none accepts Ali’s Wilayat except a pious person. None believes in him except a sincere mu’min, and in honor of Ali was the chapter of Asr (103) O people! The Noor from Allah flows through me then through Ali Ibn Abi Talib then in Progeny that descend from him till Qa’im al Mahdi, who shall effect the justice of Allah, and who will take back any right belonging to us because Allah made us Hujjat over those who take us lightly, the stubborn ones, those who act contrarily to our word, who are treacherous, who are sinners, who are oppressors, who are usurpers, from the entire world. O people! I am Sirat al-Mustaqeem (the Right Path) of Allah whom He commanded you to follow, and it is after me Ali then my offspring from his loins, the Imams of Guidance.

O people! I am the Warner (Nazir) and Ali is the one who brings glad tidings (Bashir). O people! I am the one who warns (Munzir) while Ali is the guide (Hadi). He is the one who shall seek redress for all friends of Allah. He is the one who supports the religion of Allah. He ever derives (his knowledge) from a very deep ocean. He shall identify each man by his distinction or ignorance. He is heir of all (branches of) knowledge. He conveys on behalf of his Lord, who points out His miracles. He is wise, the one upon whom (Divine) authority is vested. He is the one whom Allah appointed for you after me as the custodian of His creation. The merits of Ali ibn Abi Talib are more numerous than I can count in one speech; so, whoever informs you of them and defines them for you, you should believe him.

                Source: Duas.org

THE NOBLE MESSENGER (S.A.W.A.S.)'S SERMON AT GHADEER-E-KHUMM

The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) spoke in front of the 132,000 Hajis for 3 hours in which he surveyed Islam and enumerated Imam Ali (a.s.)’s contributions from Dawat-ul-Zulasheerah, when he (a.s.) was 11 or 13 years old, to date.

Some of his (s.a.w.a.s.) narrations are given below:

“O Messenger! Convey what has been revealed to you (about Ali), and if you do not do so, you will not have conveyed His Message at all. And Allah shall protect you from (evil) people. Surely Allah will not guide the unbelieving people (5:67). Three times did Gabriel command me on behalf of my Lord to make thus a stand to inform every one black and white that: Ali ibn Abi Talib is my Brother, Wasi, and Successor over my nation and the Imam after me, the one whose status to me is like Aaron to Moses except there will be no prophet after me, and he is your master next only to Allah and to His Messenger and Allah has already revealed to me in one of the fixed verses of His Book saying, “Your Master is Allah and His Messenger and those who believe, those who keep up prayers and pay zakat even as they bow down” (5:55) and, Ali ibn Abi Talib the one keeps up prayers, who pays zakat even as he bows down, seeking to please Allah, on each and every occasion. I asked Gabriel to plead to Allah to excuse me from having to convey such a message to you due to my knowledge that the pious are few while the hypocrites are many. O people! Allah has installed him (Ali) as your Master and Imam, obligating Muhajirun and Ansar and those who follow them in goodness to obey him and so should everyone who believes in His Unity. His decree shall be carried out. His (Ali’s) word is binding; his command is obligating; cursed is whoever opposes him, blessed with mercy is whoever follows him and believes in him, for Allah has already forgiven him and forgiven whoever listens to him and obey him.

O people! This is the last stand I make in such a situation, so listen and obey, and submit to the Command of Allah, then next to Him is His Messenger and Prophet who is now addressing you, then after me Ali is your Master and Imam according to the Command of Allah, then the Imams from among my Progeny, his offspring, till the Day you meet Allah and His Messenger. O people! Prefer him (Ali) over all others! There is no knowledge except that Allah has divulged it to me , and all the knowledge I have learned I have divulged to Imam al-Muttaqeen (leader of the righteous), and he is al-Imam al-Mubin (the evident imam) whom Allah mentions in Surah Ya-Sin….and everything We have computed is in (the knowledge of) an evident Imam.” (36:12) O people! Do not abandon him, nor should you flee away from him, nor should you be too arrogant to accept his authority, for he is the one who guides to righteousness and who acts according to it. He defeats falsehood and prohibits others from acting according to it, accepting no blame from anyone while seeking to please Allah. He is first to believe in Allah and in His Messenger; none preceded him as such. And he is one who offered his life as a sacrifice for the Messenger of Allah and who was in the company of the Messenger of Allah while no other man was. He is the first people to offer prayers and the first to worship Allah with me. I ordered him, on behalf of Allah, to sleep in my bed, and he did, offering his life as a sacrifice for my sake. O people! Prefer him (over all others), for Allah has preferred him, and accept him, for Allah has appointed him (as your leader). O people! He is an Imam appointed by Allah, and Allah shall never accept the repentance of anyone who denies his authority, nor shall He forgive him, and that He shall torment him with a most painful torment for all time to come, so, beware lest you should oppose him. O people Prefer Ali (over all others) for he is the very best of all people after me. Cursed and again cursed, condemned and again condemned, is anyone who does not accept this statement of mine. Gabriel has informed of this: “Anyone who antagonizes Ali and refuses to accept his Wilayat shall incur My curse upon him My Wrath. O people! He (Ali) is Janb-Allah. The Almighty Allah forewarning his (Ali’s) adversaries says, “Lest a soul should say: O woe unto me for what I fell short of my duty to Allah, for most surely I was of those who laughed to scorn.” (39:56) O people! Ali and the good ones from among my offspring from his loins are the Lesser Weight, while the Qur’an is Greater One: each one of them informs you and agrees with the other. They shall never part till they meet me at the Pool (of Kawthar). They are the Trustees of Allah over His creation, the rulers on earth. There is no Amirul Momineen (Commander of the Faithful) save this Brother of mine; no authority over a believer is permissible after me except to him.

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Source: Duas.org (With 43 reliable Sunnis and Shiah references)

THE GREAT EID-E-GHADEER

After performing the last Hajj, the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) was returning on way to Madinah when the Ayah 67 of Surah al-Ma’idah was revealed saying, “O Messenger, proclaim what is revealed to you from your Lord. If you did not do so, it will be as though you have not conveyed His Message. Allah protects you from men. He does not guide the unbelieving people.” The tone of the Wahey was very stern. The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) directed to congregate the Muslims saying, “Hayya Ala Khairul Amal” meaning “Hasten to the best act” and asked to call back the forward ones and wait for the people coming behind them. The place was Ghadeer Khumm, it was a thorny area which was cleaned and a pulpit (minbur) of the seats of camels was hurriedly erected.

Guidance is a constant need of humanity which requires a guide. Did he (s.a.w.a.s.) think and provided a possible guide to the Muslims after his demise? There are three possibilities; he did not provide a guide, he left it to the Muslims to appoint one, and he did provide.

Allah graced the Muslims with Islam and the Glorious Qur’an; it is unthinkable that He (s.w.t.) did not provide a guide through His Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.). It should be noted that there were hypocrites in Madinah! In fact he (s.a.w.a.s.) asked for paper and pen on the deathbed to write about future guidance.

The other alternative was Shura for which he (s.a.w.a.s.) never prepared the people. In fact, it was neglected by the first caliph and he nominated the second caliph. Even the second caliph admitted that it was a ‘slip’. The second caliph appointed a 6-member committee with a strange directive to kill those who disagreed with the majority which is not supported by either the Glorious Qur'an or the Sunnah of the great Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.)

The last alternative was the appointment by Allah (s.w.t.) as directed by His Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.). When Ayah 214 of Surah Shu’ara was revealed saying, “Warn your close relatives.”, a “Dawat” or feast was arranged in the house of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.). It is known as “Dawat-al-Zul'asheerah”. After the feast, the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s) inquired as to who will assist him in his mission, Imam Ali, who was 11 or 13 years of age, stood up and offered his services three times but no one else responded. The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) said, “whoever will assist me will be my brother, my successor and my caliph among you.”

Going back to Ghadeer Khumm, when all Hajis totaling more than 120,000 assembled in the burning heat of the desert , the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s) gave a detailed and long sermon (3 hours long) about Islam ,his efforts and the virtues of Imam Ali (a.s.). In that sermon, he narrated 110 virtues of Imam Ali (a.s.) which is also the number of the name “Ali” according to the science of Ab’jad (An Occult science of numbers; Ain 70+Laam 30+ Ye 10). Then, he (s.a.w.a.s.) asked the mammoth crowd, “Do I not have more right over the believers than they have over themselves?” Everyone cried, “Yes, O Messenger of God.” At that moment he (s.a.w.a.s) raised Imam Ali (a.s.) and said, “Whoever’s I am Mawla, Ali is also his Mawla.” Ayah 3 of Surah al-Ma’idah was revealed saying, “…. Today, the unbelievers have lost hope about your religion. Do not be afraid of them but have fear of me. On this day I have perfected your religion, completed My favors to you, and have chosen Islam as your religion.”

The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) ordered every Muslim to pay allegiance to Imam Ali (a.s.) and the Muslims responded.

This event of Ghadeer is reported in numerous Shi'ah and Sunni books. Some of them interpreted the word “Mawla” as friend. Allah was threatening His beloved Prophet that if he did not proclaim this message, it will be construed as he did not convey His entire message, and that Allah will protect him from people. Was that only to say that Imam Ali was their friend? In the hot desert, people were sweating, and he (s.a.w.a.s.) delivered a long comprehensive sermon just to say that Imam Ali (a.s.) was the friend of the Muslims. Was Imam Ali not friendly to everyone, rich and poor?

Similarly, Ayah 67 of Surah al-Ma’idah says,” proclaim what is revealed to you.” Normally, the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) would narrate the Wahey immediately when received. It appears that this Wahey was received earlier but he (s.a.w.a.s.) was reluctant fearing the backlash from the hypocrites and the non-believers. That is the reason Allah guaranteed His Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) protection from men.

The auspicious occasion of Eid-e-Ghadeer was the confirmation of his Wilayat on “Dawat-al-Zulasheerah” as mentioned above. Wilayat of Imam Ali (a.s.) was also affirmed in Hadees-e-Qudsi” (The words of Allah (s.w.t.) addressed to His Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) which is not the Glorious Qur’an). It says:

“The Wilayat (loving and following) of Ali ibn Abi Talib is My fortress, and one who enters My fortress is safe from My Wrath.” (Al-Sadouq, Oyoon Akhbar al-Rida volume 1 page 146)

Sources: The Glorious Qur’an, Tafsir-e-Namoona by Ayatollah Nasir Makarem Shirazi, Shi’ism, Imamate and Wilayat by Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi, al-islam.org/ghadeer/incident.htm

THE INFALLIBLE IMAM ALI AL-NAQI AL-HADI (A.S.)

The Infallible Imam Ali al-Naqi al-Hadi (a.s.) had narrated traditions from the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) and his forefathers. A selection of such narrations is reproduced as under:

From the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.): The Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali (a.s.) said, “Once I heard the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.s.) say, “When people will be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection, a caller will call me: O messenger of Allah, Allah has permitted you to reward your lovers and the lovers of your Household (Progeny) who have followed them for your sake, and have been opposed to their enemies for your sake.”

“Love Allah for the Blessings He gives you, and love me for the love of Allah, and love my Household for my love.”

“My daughter was named Fatima because Allah the Almighty has weaned her and whoever loves her from Fire.”

“O Ali, Allah has created me and you from His light. He created Adam and put that light in him. This light reached to Abdul Muttalib and then it was divided and so I was in Abdullah and you were in Abu Talib. Prophet hood does not befit anyone other than me and guardianship does not befit any one other than you. Whoever denies your guardianship denies my prophet hood and whoever denies my prophet hood, Allah will throw him down on his nose into Fire.”

“He who likes to meet Allah (on the Day of Resurrection) safe, purified, and without fearing the great terror, let him follow you O Ali, and follow your two sons al-Hasan and al-Husayn, and (your grandsons) Ali bin al-Husayn, Muhammad bin Ali, Ja’far bin Muhammad, Musa bin Ja’far, Ali bin Musa, Muhammad bin Ali, Ali bin Muhammad, al-Hasan bin Ali, and al-Mahdi the last of them. Allah will forgive their (Ali’s followers) bad deeds and exalt their positions.”

From the Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali (a.s.): He (a.s.) said, “He, who busies himself with thinking of the afterlife, will be rich with no money, feel at ease with no family, and feel mighty with no fellows. Knowledge is a worthy inheritance, morals are graceful garments, pondering is a clear mirror, and taking lessons is a sincere warner. It suffices for you to have good manners by giving up what you hate of others. Whoever feels conceited (excessive pride) will perish. He, who is certain of recompense (from Allah), will give generously. A Jew asked him (a.s.), “Tell me about that which is not of Allah, that which Allah does not have, and that which Allah does not know?” The Imam (a.s.) replied, “What Allah does not know is that He does not know (accept) that He has a child. This refutes your (the Jews’) saying that Uzair is the son of Allah. As for that which is not of Allah, it is injustice because there is no injustice with Allah against His people. And as for your saying about that which Allah does not have, it is that Allah has no partner.” The Jew became a Muslim and said to Imam Ali (a.s.), “I bear witness that you are the truth, from the people of truth, and have said the truth.”

From Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.): He (a.s.) said, “Keep to piety because it is the essence of religion which you keep to and believe in Allah through it. It is that which Allah wants from our followers. He who does not practice taqiyya to keep us safe from the villains of people, is not from us. There are three-time times at which du’a’ is not blocked from Allah the Almighty; the du’a’ after the obligatory prayers, the du’a’ during the falling of rain, and the du’a’ when one of the signs of Allah appears in His earth. A man came to him (a.s.) and said, “I am bored with this life. Would you please ask Allah for death to me?” He (a.s.) replied, “The price of life is to obey and not to disobey. That you live long to obey is better for you than to die and neither disobey nor obey.” The Imam was asked to describe death. He (a.s.) said, “For the faithful death is sweeter than breeze that a faithful smells and refreshes with it and all fatigue and pain ends, and for the unbelievers it is like the stinging of snakes and scorpions or even bitterer.”

Source: The Life of Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) by Allama Baqir Shareef al-Qurashi - Qum