Mourning Angels

Nov 14, '12 12:00 PM for everyone

Allah has appointed to the grave of Imam Husain (A.S.), four thousand anguished and grief‑stricken angels, who weep over him (and shall continue to do so) up to the Day of Judgment.

Kamil al‑ziyaraat, pg. 119.

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Prepare for Muḥarram al Ḥaram

Nov 14, '12 11:53 AM for everyone

Bismillah Arrahman Arraheem

“Rayyan ibn Shabeeb says: I went to see Imām Alī ibn Mūsā al-Rezā (a.s.) on the first day of the (Arabic) month of Muharram. 

Imām Alī ibn Mūsā al-Rezā (a.s.) said:

‘O Ibn Shabeeb! Are you fasting?’ I answered, ‘No.’ The Imām (a.s) said, ‘Today is the day on which Zakariya prayed to his Lord - the Honorable the Exalted, ‘There did Zakariya pray to his Lord, saying, ‘O my Lord! Grant unto me from Thee a progeny that is pure: for Thou art He that heareth prayer!’’ [Holy Qur’an, 3:38] And Allāh (s.w.t.) fulfilled his prayer and ordered the angels to call Zakariya ‘While he was standing in prayer in the chamber, the angels called unto him, ‘(Allāh) doth give thee glad tidings of Yahya, witnessing the truth of a Word from Allāh  and (be besides) noble, chaste, and a Prophet, of the (goodly) company of the righteous.’’ [Holy Qur’an, 3:39] 

Therefore, just as Allāh(s.w.t.) fulfilled the prayers of Zakariya, the Honorable the Exalted Allāh will fulfill the prayers of whoever fasts on this day, and asks Allāh for something.’

[Reference: Uyun Akhbar al-Ridha [a.s.], Part 1, Chapter 28:  Hadith 58]

A humble request

Please do pray for earliest restoration of Jannat al-Baqi; protection of Mausoleum of Sayyidah Zaynab bint ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib (a.s.) and Sayyidah Ruqayyah/Sakina bint Hussain (a.s.)  & early re-appearance of Imam-E-Zamana (atfs)

Iltemase Dua

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ON MOURNING

Nov 14, '12 11:44 AM for everyone

When Ibrahim, the son of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) died, tears filled the eyes of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W), whereupon he said, " The eyes are tearful and the heart is anguished (but) we shall not say anything which shall anger the Lord. Surely we, O' Ibrahim, are grief‑stricken for you"  -Imam Sadiq (A.S.) 

Bihar al‑Anwar vol: 22 , pg. : 157.

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Loving of ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib (a.s.)

Nov 14, '12 11:33 AM for everyone

Bismillah Arrahman Arraheem

Holy Prophet Muhammad  al Mustafā (S.A.W.W)  said:

"Allāh(s.w.t.)  accepts the Salaat, Siyam (Fasting) and the efforts of those who love ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib (a.s.) and He answers their prayers. Beware! Allāh gives those who love ‘Alī one city (in paradise) for each vein in their body. Beware! those who love the family of the Prophet are safe from the judgement process, the scale and from the Bridge. Beware! those who die hating the family of the prophet will have the following written between their eyes on the Day of Judgement, "No hope for the Mercy of Allāh"

[Ahle Sunnah References: Manaqeb of Khawarezmi page 32; Maqtal Al Husain of Khawarezmi vol 1 page 40; Faraed al Semtayn vol 2, page 257; hadees 526;]

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A humble request

Please do pray for earliest restoration of Jannat al-Baqi; protection of Mausoleum of Sayyidah Zaynab bint ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib (a.s.) and Sayyidah Ruqayyah/Sakina bint Hussain (a.s.)  & early re-appearance of Imam-E-Zamana (atfs)

Iltemase Dua

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Incredible Virtues of ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib (a.s.) [Pls check attachment]

Nov 14, '12 11:30 AM for everyone

Bismillah Arrahman Arraheem

Holy Prophet Muhammad  al Mustafā (S.A.W.W)  said:

Allāh(s.w.t.) has given so many incredible virtues to my brother, ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib (a.s.) that they are impossible to count. If someone mentions one of his virtues while believing in it, Allāh(s.w.t.) will forgive all of his past and future sins.  If someone writes one of his virtues, angels will seek forgiveness for him for as long as that written text continues to exist.  If someone listens to one of his virtues, Allāh(s.w.t.) will forgive all of the sins that he has committed using his ears.  If someone reads a book about his virtues, Allāh(s.w.t.) will forgive all of the sins that he has committed using his eyes.

   

Looking at ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib (a.s.) is worshipping Allāh(s.w.t.), and mentioning him is worshipping Allāh(s.w.t.). Allāh(s.w.t.) does not accept the beliefs of anyone who does not accept ‘Alī (.a.s)’s Wilayat, and who does not renounce his enemies.  

  

[Ahle Sunnah References: Manaqeb Khawarezmi Page 2; Faraed Al-Semtayn Vol 1 Page 19; Yanabee’ Al-Mawadda Page 121]

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A humble request

Please do pray for earliest restoration of Jannat al-Baqi; protection of Mausoleum of Sayyidah Zaynab bint ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib (a.s.) and Sayyidah Ruqayyah/Sakina bint Hussain (a.s.)  & early re-appearance of Imam-E-Zamana (atfs)

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Ahlulbayt Live: Etiquette of the Month of Muharram TONIGHT: 20:00 LDN |15:00 NY | 23:00 DSM

Nov 13, '12 2:26 PM for everyone

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Ahlulbayt Live: Etiquette of the Month of Muharram
TONIGHT: 20:00 LDN |15:00 NY | 23:00 DSM

As the Holy month of Muharram approaches, Ahlulbayt TV will discuss the etiquettes of this precious month. Join Hussein Sajjad Hussein and Sayed Al Musawi live to share your views and ask any questions you may have on the topic.

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THE VALUES OF MUHARRAM-iii

Nov 13, '12 1:46 PM for everyone

Paradise - The Recompense of A'zadari 

Imam 'Ali Ibn al-Husain (A.S.) used to say:  

Every Mu'min, whose eyes shed tears upon the killing of Husain Ibn 'Ali (A.S.) and his companions, such that the tears roll down his cheeks, Allah shall accommodate him in the elevated rooms of Paradise. 

Yanaabe'al-Mawaddah, pg.   419. 

Mourning in the Houses 

For those unable to go for the ziarat of Imam Husain (A.S.) on the day of A'ashura, Imam Baqir (A.S.) mentions the manner of performing A'zadari as follows: 

He should mourn over Husain (A.S.), weep for him and instruct the members of the house to weep for him. He should establish the mourning ceremony in the house by exhibiting lamentations and grief over him; the people should meet one another in their homes and offer condolences and consolation to each other over the calamities which befell him. 

Kaamil al-Ziyaraat pg. 175 

'Ali (A.S.) Weeps While Grieving the Martyrs of Kerbala 

Imam Baqir (A.S.) said: 

Amirul Mu'mineen (A.S.), along with two of his companions, happened to pass by Kerbala and as he did so, tears filled his eyes. He said (to them), "This is the resting place of their animals; and this is where their luggage shall be laid down; and it is here that their blood shall be shed. Blessed are you O' Earth, that the blood of the beloved shall be spilled upon you." 

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THE VALUES OF MUHARRAM-ii

Nov 13, '12 1:44 PM for everyone

Laughing Eyes 

The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said:  

O' Fatimah! Every eye shall be weeping on the Day of Judgment except the eye which has shed tears over the tragedy of Husain (A.S.) for surely, that eye shall be laughing and shall be given the glad tidings of the bounties and comforts of Paradise. 

Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 44 pg. 193. 

 Reward of the Martyred Companions 

mam Redha (A.S.) said (to one of his companions):  

If you desire that for you be the reward equivalent to that of those martyred along with Husain (A.S.), then whenever you remember him say: ' Oh! Would that I had been with them! A great achievement would I have achieved'.

Wasaail al-Shia'h, vol.  14, pg. 501 

The Customary Mourning 

Abu Haroon al-Makfoof said:  

I presented myself before Imam Sadiq (A.S.) whereupon he said to me: "Recite for me a poetry" and so I recited for him. He said "Not in this manner. Recite for me as you recite poems and elegies over the grave of Husain (A.S.)" and so I recited for him (again). 

Bihar al Anwar vol 44, pg.  287. 

Reward for Reciting Poetry about Husain (A.S.) 

Imam Sadiq (A.S.) said:  

There is none who recites poetry about Husain (A.S.) and weeps and makes others weep by means of it, except that Allah makes Paradise incumbent upon him and forgives his sins. 

Rijal al-Shaikh al- Tusi pg.   189.

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THE VALUE OF MUHARRAM

Nov 13, '12 1:41 PM for everyone

The Inferno of Husaini Love 

The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said: Surely, there exists in the hearts of the Mu'mineen, with respect to the martyrdom of Husain (A.S.), a heat that never subsides. 

Mustadrak al-Wasail vol 10 pg. 318 

A'ashura - A Day of Grief 

Imam Redha (A.S.) said:

The one for whom the day of A'ashura is a day of tragedy, grief and weeping, Allah The Mighty, The Glorious, shall make the Day of Judgment, a day of joy and happiness for him. 

Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 44, pg. 284

Muharram - The Month of Mourning 

Imam Redha (A.S.) said: 

With the advent of the month of Muharram, my father Imam Kadhim (A.S.) would never be seen laughing; gloom and sadness would overcome him for (the first) ten days of the month; and when the tenth day of the month would dawn, it would be a day of tragedy, grief and weeping for him. 

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Imam Ali's Letter to Malik Ashtar -3 DONT MAKE HASTE.......

Nov 13, '12 1:35 PM for everyone

Do not make haste to do a thing before its time, nor put it off when the right moment arrives. Do not insist on doing a wrong thing, nor show slackness in rectifying a wrong thing. Perform everything in its proper time, and let everything occupy its proper place. 

When the people as a whole agree upon a thing, do not impose your own view on them and do not neglect to discharge the responsibility that rests on you in consequence. For, the eyes of the people will be on you and you are answerable for whatever you do to them. The slightest dereliction of duty will bring its own retribution.

 Keep your anger under control and keep your hands and tongue in check whenever you fall into anger, try to restrain yourself or else you will simply increase your worries.

It is imperative on you to study carefully the principles which have inspired just and good rulers who have gone before you. Give close thought to the example of our prophet (peace be upon him), his traditions, and the commandments of the Book of God and whatever you might have assimilated from my own way of dealing with things. Endeavor to the best of your ability to carry out the instructions which I have given you here and which you have solemnly undertaken to follow. By means of this order, I enjoin on you not to succumb to the prompting of your own heart or to turn away from the discharge of duties entrusted to you.

I seek the refuge of the might of the Almighty and of His limitless sphere of blessings, and invite you to pray with me that He may give us together the grace willingly to surrender our will to His will, and to enable us to acquit ourselves before Him and His creation; so that mankind might cherish our memory and our work survive. I seek of God the culmination of his blessings and pray that He may grant you and me His grace and the honor of martyrdom in His cause. Verily, we have to return to Him. I invoke His blessings on the Prophet of God and his pure progeny.

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Imam Ali's Letter to Malik Ashtar-2 HOW TO DEAL WITH POOR

Nov 13, '12 1:34 PM for everyone

Beware! Fear God when dealing with the problem of the poor who have non to patronize, who are forlorn, indigent and helpless and are greatly torn in mind -victims of the vicissitudes of Time. Among them there are some who do not question their lot in life not withstanding their misery, do not go about a begging. For God's sake, safeguard their rights; for on you rests the responsibility of protection. Assign for their uplift a portion of the state exchequer (Baitul-mal), wherever they may be, whether close at hand or far away from you. The rights of the two should be equal in your eye.  Do not let any preoccupation slip them from your mind; for no excuse whatsoever for the disregard of their rights will be acceptable to God. Do not treat their interests as of less importance than your own, and never keep them outside the purview of your important considerations, and mark the persons who look down upon them and of whose conditions they keep you in ignorance. Select from among your officers such men as are meek and God fearing who can keep you properly informed of the condition of the poor. Make such provision for these poor people as shall not oblige you to offer an excuse before God on the Day of Judgment; for, it is this section of the people more than any other which deserves benevolent treatment.  Seek your reward from God by giving to each of them what is due to him and enjoin on yourself as a sacred duty the task of meting the needs of such aged among them as have no independent means of livelihood and are averse to seek alms. And it is the discharge of this duty that usually proves very trying for ruler, but is very welcome to societies which are gifted with foresight. It is only such societies or nations who truly carry out with equanimity their covenant with God to discharge their duty to the poor.

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Imam Ali's Letter to Malik Ashtar

Nov 13, '12 1:32 PM for everyone

Be it known to you, O, Malik, that I am sending you as Governor to a country which in the past has experienced both just and unjust rule. Men will scrutinize your actions with a searching eye, even as you used to scrutinize the actions of those before you, and speak of you even as you did speak of them. The fact is that the public speak well of only those who do good. It is they who furnish the proof of your actions. Hence the richest treasure that you may covet would be the treasure of good deeds. Keep your desires under control and deny yourself that which you have been prohibited from, for, by such abstinence alone, you will be able to distinguish between what is good to them and what is not. Develop in your heart the feeling of love for your people and let it be the source of kindliness and blessing to them. Do not behave with them like a barbarian, and do not appropriate to yourself that which belongs to them. Remember that the citizens of the state are of two categories. They are either your brethren in religion or your brethren in kind. They are subject to infirmities and liable to commit mistakes. Some indeed do commit mistakes. But forgive them even as you would like God to forgive you. Bear in mind that you are placed over them, even as I am placed over you. And then there is God even above him who has given you the position of a Governor in order that you may look after those under you and to be sufficient unto them. And you will be judged by what you do for them. Do not set yourself against God, for neither do you possess the strength to shield yourself against His displeasure, nor can you place yourself outside the pale of His mercy and forgiveness. Do not feel sorry over any act of forgiveness, nor rejoice over any punishment that you may mete out to any one. Do not rouse yourself to anger, for no good will come out of it. Do not say: " I am your overlord and dictator, and that you should, therefore, bow to my commands", as that will corrupt your heart, weaken your faith in religion and create disorder in the state. Should you be elated by power, ever feel in your mind the slightest symptoms of pride and arrogance, then look at the power and majesty of the Divine governance of the Universe over which you have absolutely no control. It will restore the sense of balance to your wayward intelligence and give you the sense of calmness and affability. Beware! Never put yourself against the majesty and grandeur of God and never imitate His omnipotence; for God has brought low every rebel of God and every tyrant of man. Let your mind respect through your actions the rights of God and the rights of man, and likewise, persuade your companions and relations to do likewise. For, otherwise, you will be doing injustice to yourself and injustice to humanity. Thus both man and God will turn unto your enemies. There is no hearing anywhere for one who makes an enemy of God himself. He will be regarded as one at war with God until he feels contrition and seeks forgiveness. Nothing deprives man of divine blessings or excites divine wrath against him more easily than cruelty. Hence it is, that God listens to the voice of the oppressed and waylays the oppressor.

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A BRIEF ABOUT MEESAM-E-TAMMAR -TRUE LOVER OF IMAM ALI (A.S.)

Nov 11, '12 1:54 PM for everyone

Imam Ali (A.S) asked Meesam: "What is your name"? "Saalim", he replied.

Imam Ali (A.S) said: "Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has told me that the Iranians call you Meesam." Meesam was astonished because no one knew his real name. So, he said: "Allah  and His prophet are truthful." Since that day, Meesam had not left Imam Ali (A.S).

Meesam-e-Tammar was a man of high character and a true lover of Allah , Prophet Muhammad (PBHU) and his Ahlul Bayt (A.S). He lived a simple life. Two things grew in his heart: faith in Islam and love for Imam Ali (A.S). Imam Ali (A.S) taught him that Islam was the only way to freedom.

Once Imam Ali (A.S) told him that he (Meesam) would be hanged on account of love for his master. He also gave the address and told him that he would be hanged in a farm next to the house of Amr ibn Huraith. The tree on which he would be hanged was the smallest of the ten trees existing in the farm at that time. Meesam was also informed that his tongue would be cut out because he would not stop praising his master [Imam Ali (A.S)].

After getting this information, it is recorded in history that, Meesam-e-Tammar used to go to the palm-tree until it was cut down, and then he looked after its trunks pointed out by Imam Ali (A.S), clean the place and water the trunk and offer prayers saying, "Oh tree! You are for me and I am for you. Meesam-e-Tammar had visited the palm-tree for more than twenty years.

Meesam-e-Tammar would go to Amr ibn Huraith and say, "I will be your neigbour, thus fulfill the rights of neighborhood well." Amr ibn Huraith would not understand his meaning and would ask, "Do you intend buying the house of Ibne Mas’ood or Ibne Hakeem"? Meesam kept silent. Amr ibn Huraith was puzzled. He wondered: What does Meesam mean?

Months and years passed by, Imam Ali (A.S) was martyred then Imam Hassan (A.S) was martyred and Meesam-e-Tammar kept waiting for the time. Finally came 60 AH when Ubaidullah ibn Ziyad was appointed Governor of Kufa, Iraq. Meesam-e-Tammar then went to Makkah to perform Hajj pilgrimage and there after returned to Kufa, Iraq. 

One day Ubaidullah ibn Ziyad, the Governor of the place, called him and asked him in the Court, "Oh Meesam! Inform me where your God is?" Meesam immediately replied. "He is in quest of an opportunity to punish the transgressors." Ubaidullah ibn Ziyad then asked him about his connection with Imam Ali (A.S). Meesam replied that Imam Ali (A.S) was his master and that he loved him. Ubaidullah ibn Ziyad then asked him. "Did your master tell you anything about your end?" Meesam-e-Tammar replied, "Yes, he informed me that I would be hanged and that my tongue would be cut." Ubaidullah ibn Ziyad sent a roar of laughter and said, "I will see that your master did not tell you the truth (Naus billah). I will see that his prophecy is belied." 

Meesam-e-Tammar said, "My master’s words are true because he got that information from Allah. Prophet Muhammad (saw) was informed by Gabriel (Jibril) and Gabriel came with the message of Allah." O Commander of the faithful! By Allah (SWT)! I shall never disassociate myself from you. Meesam-e-Tammar . Ubaidullah ibn Ziyad ordered Meesam to be jailed. Meesam, al-Mukhtar al-Thaqafy, and Abdullah bin al-Harith were in the same prison. Imam Hussein (A.S) died a martyr for Islam. The prisoners felt pain for him. Al-Mukhtar said to his two friends: "Be ready to meet Allah ! After Imam Hussein’s killing, Ubaidullah ibn Ziyad will kill the Imam Hussein’s (A.S) supporters." Abdullah bin al-Harith said: "Yes, he will kill us sooner or later." Meesam said: "No, he won’t kill you. My master, Imam Ali (A.S) has told me that you (al-Mukhtar) will get revenge of Imam Hussein’s killers. And you will kick Ubaidullah ibn Ziyad’s head with your foot." Then Meesam said to Abdullah bin al-Harith: "You’ll rule Basra." 

When Ubaidullah ibn Ziyad called for al-Mukhtar to be killed, a message arrived from Yazid ordering him to free al-Mukhtar. He released him and ordered Meesam to be crucified. Meesam-e-Tammar was brought to the same tree to be hanged as pointed out by Imam Ali (A.S). Meesam began singing the praises of his master, and about a thousand people gathered to see Meesam being hanged. Amr ibn Huraith saw Meesam. Amr ibn Huraith remembered Meesam’s words: "I’ll be you neighbour. Treat me kindly." So, Amr ibn Huraith ordered one of his daughters to sweep the ground around the palm trunk. He also ordered her to splash it with water. A person looked at Meesam and said: "Disown Ali to save your soul." Meesam said with a smile. "By Allah, this palm trunk has been created for me! And I’ve been created for it." Thus, the people knew the secret of Meesam’s visit to the palm-tree throughout the long years.

Even after being hanged, the tongue of Meesam went on singing the praises of Imam Ali (A.S). Ubaidullah ibn Ziyad was informed about this and the tyrant ordered that the tongue of Meesam is cut and thus the prophecy of Imam Ali (A.S) came true and Meesam-e-Tammar died after his tongue was cut out.Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon.

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Do not give into waswasah

Nov 11, '12 1:52 PM for everyone

Do not give into waswasah (Satanic insinuations, devilish whisperings), wicked thoughts and unnecessary doubts. Thoughts and doubts such as: excessive worship is meant for only those who have nothing else to do, prolonged worshiping of God is a waste of time as well as energy, a learned has a more important thing to do than worshiping, 'ibadah is means to Taqwa (piety and God-fearing) and now that some of us have achieved it we do not need to go back, we are not Ma'sumeen (the infallible) therfore we do not need to imitate them, we are better than others who do not pray at all, prolonged and devoted worship is alien to Islam which is introduced by outsiders, etc.

 Before beginning our obligatory prayers we need to spend sometime in either listening to the Quranic recitations or saying nawafil (supererogatory prayers) so that our minds settle down and we are able to concentrate better in the salaat.

The time we alot for worshipping should be given in its entirety for the purpose. During this time we should not entertain other activities such as answering to telephone calls, responding to pagers, playing with our children, or attending to domestic chores. Both physically and mentally we give ourselves to worshipping the Almighty Creator and Sustainer.

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Imam Ali's Letter to Malik Ashtar -5 To Keep On Your Establishment....

Nov 11, '12 1:47 PM for everyone

Keep an eye on your establishment and your scribes; and select the best among them for your confidential correspondence such among these as possess high character and deserve your full confidence, men who may not exploit their privileged position to go against you and who may not grow neglectful of their duties and who in the drafting of treaties may not succumb to external temptation and harm your interests, or fail to render you proper assistance and to save you from trouble, and who in carrying out their duties can realize their serious responsibilities, for he who does not realize his own responsibilities can hardly appraise the reprehensibilities of others.  Do not select men for such work merely on the strength of your first impressions of your affection or good faith; for as a matter of fact; the pretensions of a good many who are really devoid of honesty and good breeding may cheat even the intelligence of rulers.  Selection should be made after due probation which should be the test of righteousness. In making direct appointments from people, see to it that those selected possess influence with the people and who enjoy the reputation of being honest; for such selection is agreeable to God and the ruler.  For every department of administration, let there be a head, whom no trying task might cause worry and no pressure of work annoy. And remember that every weakness of any one among your establishment and scribe which you may overlook will be written down against you in your scroll of deeds.

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Imam Ali's Letter to Malik Ashtar -4 On Overseeing the Trade

Nov 11, '12 1:46 PM for everyone

Adopt useful schemes placed before those engaged in trade and industry and help them with wise counsels. Some of them live in towns, and some move from place to place with their wares and tools and earn their living by manual labor.  Trade and Industry are sources of profit to the State. While the general public is not inclined to bear the strain, those engaged in these professions take the trouble to collect commodities from far and near, from land and from across the sea, and from mountains and forests and naturally derive benefits. It is this class of peace loving people from whom no disturbance need be feared. They love peace and order; indeed they are incapable of creating disorder. Visit every part of the country and establish personal contact with this class, and inquire into their condition.  But bear in mind that a good many of them are intensely greedy and are inured to bad dealings. They hoard grain and try to sell it at a high price; and this is most harmful to the public. It is a blot on the name of the ruler not to fight this evil. Prevent them from hoarding; for the Prophet of God -Peace be upon him - had prohibited it. And see to it that trade is carried on with the utmost ease, that the scales are evenly held and that prices are so fixed that neither the seller nor the buyer is put to a loss. And if inspite of your warning, should anyone go against your commands and commit the crime of hoarding, then deal him appropriately with severe punishment.

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Whose Account will be taken

Nov 11, '12 1:13 PM for everyone

Whose Account will be taken

On the day of Qayamat people who will be accounted for their deeds will be classified into four groups. The first group of people will be the ones who will be made to enter paradise without accounting. They will be the ones who loved Ahlulbait (A.S.) in their life-time and had not committed any sins, or died after repenting and seeking forgiveness from Allah.
The second group will be averse to the first one, they will be the enemies of Ahlulbait (A.S.). They will be thrown head- long into the fire of hell without taking their accounts. The following verse speaks about such people: "These are they who disbelieve in the communications of their Lord and His meeting, so their deeds become null, and therefore we will not set up a balance for them on the day of resurrection". (Surah-al-Kahf : 105).
Shaikh Kulaini relates from Imam Ali Zainul Abadeen
(A. S.) that He said, that the polytheists (mushreqeen) and unbeliever's (kafereen) deeds will not be weighed weighing of deeds (meezane A'amal), accounting (Hisab), and scroll of deeds are meant for the muslims only, while according to the Qur' an the polytheists and unbelievers will remain in eternal chastisement.
The third group will consist of people who will be made to wait for accounting. They will be the ones whose evil deeds would be surpassing their good deeds. When their sins will be compensated for (by waiting long), they will find freedom. The Holy prophet (S.A.W.S.) said to Abdullah ibne Abbas, "Some people will have to wait for a hundred years for accounting, and only then will they be made to enter paradise". But for which particular sin will he be made to wait is not specified. Hence a believer (mo'min) should keep himself away from all sins, so that he may not have to wait that long. (ma'ad)
Shaikh Sadooq relates from Imam Ja'far -as- Sadiq (A.S.) that He said, that on the day of Qayamat two types of people from the followers of Ahlulbait (A.S.) will have to wait for long. One will be the indigent and poor person, while other a rich and wealthy person. The poor man will cry out, "O my Lord why do I have to wait so long. I swear by your Glory and Majesty that in the world you had given me no kingdom or empire so that I may oppress anyone or
commit injustice therein or usurp other's rights. And you had given me only that which You thought was enough for me, and I remained patient and never grumbled. Then Allah will reply, "O believer surely you speak the truth", thus he will be made to enter paradise.
The rich man will have to wait so long that he will sweat profusely, so much so that forty camels could quench their thirst with it. Only then will he be made to enter paradise. In paradise when they will meet each other, the poor man will ask him the reason for having made to wait so long. The rich man will reply, "I was made to wait for a long time giving account of my enormous wealth, so to how I earned it (whether lawfully or unlawfully), as how I spent it. Then the merciful Lord blessed me, forgave my sins and accepted my repentance". Then he will ask the poor man as to who he was¡ He will reply that he is the same indigent fellow who was with him in the plains of Qayamat. The rich man will say, "Verily the blessings and bounties of paradise have transformed you to such an extent that even I could not recognize you". (matalib)
The fourth group will consist of people whose bad deeds will be more than their good ones. And only if Allah's mercy, blessings and forgiveness will give way, they will be made to enter paradise. If not they will be punished at that very place, the punishment appropriate for them. They will be chastised in that way till they become clean of all sins. Then people in whose hearts even an atoms weight of faith (Iman) exists, will not have to stay long in hell, they will be brought back to paradise. While only the polytheists and unbelievers will remain there.

MANAZILE AKHERAH

SHAIKH ABBAS BIN MOHAMMADREZA AI-QUMMI

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WHEN THE DAY OF QAYAMAT WILL BE DRAWN........

Nov 11, '12 1:12 PM for everyone

It is narrated from Imam Ja'far-as-Sadiq (A.S.) in the third volume of Bihar-ul-Anwar of Allamah Majlisi and Amali of Shaikh Mufeed then he said, "when the day of Qayamat will dawn, Allah will command us to take account from our Shiahs (followers). We will question them about the Rights of Allah (Huququllah) and Allah will forgive them (because of their intimacy with us). Then we will also forgive them our rights (due on them)". 
Then Imam (A.S.) recited the following verse : "Surely to Us is their turning back, then surely upon Us is the taking of their accounts". (Surah-al-Ghashiyah : 25, 26). In the same book it is related from Ma'soom (A.S.) that after the forgiveness of the Rights of Allah and the Rights of Aimmah (A.S.), the rights still due on our Shi'ahs will be compensated for by the Holy prophet (S.A.W.S.) Himself
May Allah place us amongst the Ummat of the Holy prophet (S.A.W.S.) and the Shi'ahs of Ahlulbait (A.S.), and resurrect us with Them.

MANAZILE AKHERAH

SHAIKH ABBAS BIN MOHAMMADREZA AI-QUMMI

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Feel Every Moment

Nov 11, '12 1:10 PM for everyone

Feel Every Moment

Life is like a rainbow, Good from a distance as you enjoy;
But try to capture it, And you have nothing to capture.

Don’t try to capture life, Feel every moment you live.

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DISTANCE OF SUN FROM THE EARTH AS PER IMAM ALI (A.S.)

Nov 11, '12 1:08 PM for everyone

Amiril mumineen's Mola Ali answer on distance of sun from the earth     A man asked Imam Ali (a.s.) in Masjid-e-Kufa, "What is the distance     between me and (pointing towards the sun) and the sun".     It is worth mentioning here about the complexity of this question.     This man was an Arab. And in the Arabic language the numbers or count is limited upto one thousand (1000). The count in arabic does not     exceed 1000. The answer to the question this man asked dealt in     millions (distance).         It was like a challenge to Imam Ali (a.s.) to answer him in a     convincing manner without confusing him.         Imam Ali (a.s.) answered : "If an Arab horse starts walking from here and continues walking for 500 years, then he (horse) will reach the     sun."         The man got convinced and walked away.         But it is for us now to ponder on what Imam Ali (a.s.) said. This one sentence of Imam Ali (a.s.) shows and proves the genius that Imam Ali (a.s.) was.         Imam Ali (a.s.) said "If an Arab horse...", the average speed of an     arab horse is 22 mph (miles per hour).         If a horse runs the full day (24hours) it will cover approximately 520 miles. This gives us the distance the horse will cover in 24 hrs (one day).         To calculate the distance covered by the horse in one month we     multiply it 520 by 29.5 (Taking an average of the number of months in arab callender. Assuming that 6 months are of 29 days and 6 months are of 30 days.). It gives us something around 15,500. The horse covers     15,500 miles in one month (30 days).         To get the distance that he will travel in one year we multiply it by 12. Since there are 12 months in a year. It gives you 1,86,000.         Then multiply 1,86,000 by 500 as the horse should run for 500 years.     It gives you 9,34,00,000 miles.         Now if you ask an astronomer about the distance of sun from the earth he will tell you that the distance is never constant. The orbit of the earth is oval in shape. Sometimes it comes nearer to the sun and on     occasions it distances itself from the sun. When the earth is closest to the sun its distance is 9,10,00,000 miles and the distance when it is farthest from the sun is 9,48,00,000 miles. When you take an     average on these two distances it comes around 9,30,000 miles.        Imam Ali (a.s.) 1400 years back told us about  the distance of the earth from the sun.

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