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Importance of Early Marriage in Islam

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In the name of Allah, the Most Kind, the Most Merciful

- Importance of Early Marriage in Islam

A Social, Cultural, Educational & Religious E-Forum Under the Facilitation of the World Federation of KSI Muslim Communities Issue No. 07-06, May 26, 2006 / Rabi' al Thaani 27, 1427 AH

The institution of marriage has been given tremendous importance in Islam. Generally, in the terms of jurisprudence it is highly recommended, but in many cases due to extraordinary circumstances, it becomes obligatory and a religious duty. For instance, marriage becoming obligatory when there is a chance of adultery or any other similar sin.

The Holy Prophet (SAW) said,"The best people of my Umma are those who get married and have chosen their wives and the worst people of my nation are those who have kept away from marriage and are passing their lives as bachelors."(Mustadrakul Wasail by Muhaddith Noori, Vol 2, Pg 531).

As one matures physically, sexual desires develop in the individual and gradually both girls and boys start getting attracted to each other, which slowly develops into some sort of psychological pressure. This natural and undirected emotion gradually seeks solace in whatever form possible. Unfortunately more often than not, it results in the youngsters deviating from the right path and indulging in some unwanted and undesired habits. Before becoming victims of ill-directed lust, it is better for them to get married and settle down. Therefore, the leaders of Islam have advised their followers to follow this most important Sunnah. As the Holy Prophet (SAW) states:"O youths, whosoever among you can marry, he should do so because marriage protects your eyes (from indulging in sin by looking lustfully at others in privacy."(Makaarimul Akhlaq).

Imam Sadiq (AS) narrates that one day the Holy Prophet (SAW) went on the pulpit and said,"O people, Jibraeel has brought unto me a divine command stating that girls are like fruits from a tree. If they are not plucked in time then they get rotten by the rays of the sun and a slight blow of the wind will result in their falling down from the tree. Similarly, when girls attain maturity, then like other women they develop emotions related to sex and there is no cure for it except her husband. If they are not married, prevention of character corruption becomes a remote possibility because after all they are human beings and no human is free from vice."(Furoo-e-Kafi, Vol 5, Pg 337).

In yet another tradition from Mustadrakul Wasail it is narrated that"When a youngster marries early in his youth, Shaitaan cries out of desperation and says, Alas! This person has protected one third of his religion, now he will protect the remaining two thirds also."

Imam Sadiq (as) narrates from the Holy Prophet (saww) that he said,"Those believers who marry, protect half of their religion from danger."

In yet another tradition, Imam Sadiq (as) says,"Two Rak'as of a married person is better than seventy Rak'as of an unmarried one."(Wasailush Shia, Vol 5, Pg 1)

The Holy Prophet (saww) once said,"Whoever marries, protects half of his religion, then for the remaining half he must only fear God."(La'alil Akhbar).

The sixth Imam, Imam Sadiq (as) says,"A sleeping married man is better than a fasting unmarried man."

The Messenger of Islam (saww) said,"Do not marry a woman for the following four reasons: Wealth, beauty, ancestry and lust. It is obligatory upon you to marry a woman on account of her religion."(Jaame ul Akhbar).

In yet another tradition, the Messenger of Islam (SAW) has prohibited his followers from marrying a beautiful woman from a disgraceful background.(Bihar ul Anwar, Vol 23, Pg 54).

To get a good, modest and chaste spouse is among the good fortunes of a person according to the leaders of Islam and is also considered as one of the sources by which the religion of a person can be protected. They have conveyed this message quite often that the worship of a married person is much more significant and important before Allah than that of a bachelor or a spinster.

The Holy Prophet (SAW) says:"Among the good fortunes of a man is to have a good wife."Furoo-e-Kafi, Vol. 5, Pg. 327)

Source: Excerpt from An Article by Sajjad Ali By: Yusuf G Kermalli - (Sanford, USA)

Finding A Spouse - In Light Of The Qur'an And Sunnah

http://www.rafed.net/english/women/main/family/matrimony/08-finding-a-spouse.html

In Islam it is clear that marriage is the optimum lifestyle.
"And among His signs is this, that He created for you wives from among yourselves, that you may find repose in them, and He has put between you affection and mercy. Verily, in that are indeed Signs for people who reflect." (30:21).

Yet, as more and more Muslims become a part of the 'West', the 'West' becomes part of the Ummah and leads us away from the strict interpretation of Islamic guidelines in regard to marriage.

Muslims are not permitted to touch, have social intercourse, have personal relationships, have intimate relationships or date members of the opposite sex outside of specific 'blood' relationships and marriage. Therefore, the customs of the 'West' - dating, inter-gender gatherings, and Internet communications that become personal are forbidden. There are some who would disagree with this statement, saying that this is 'old-fashioned' and that 'times have changed'. we would counter by saying that the injunctions of the Qur'an and Sunnah have never changed - they were written for all times and all peoples. They are, in fact, the categorical imperative that Immanuel Kant strove to find. This is opposed to the customs of the 'West'.

In cultures outside of Islam, dating and touching exist. We see the results every day. Women and men go in and out of relationships, many children are born out of wedlock, children remain fatherless. Fatherless homes are the norm rather than the exception and these homes tend to have a lower standard of living and a higher rate of troubled children.

Muslims are encouraged to marry - and to marry early. Holy Prophet (S.A.W.A) said, "When a man marries, he indeed perfects half of his religion. Then he should fear Allah for the remaining half."
Marriage eliminates the temptation for zina, thus assisting partners to remain on the 'straight path' that Allah has created for us. Marriage is a mercy for us.

Women are encouraged to marry a good Muslim man who offers himself. Men are able to choose a woman based on her appearance, her wealth, her social standing, or her God Consciousness - the latter being the greatest. Nowhere does it say that women can choose based on educational degree or profession. Nowhere does it say a woman or man may seek a spouse based on ethnicity or nationality. Yet, often there are matrimonial ads placed by a woman or her family seeking a 'professional man' or a man of specific ethnic or national origin. Often we see matrimonial ads placed by a man looking for a woman of specific educational degree or specific ethnicity or national origin.

The notion of 'arranged' marriages is still the Islamic way. Marriages may be arranged by family, through a service, through friends, through relatives. Today, especially in the West, there are many settings where Muslims of opposite gender interact because of educational pursuit or employment. It is possible that a couple may meet in a coeducational setting (university) or a work setting and be attracted and wish to make intentions for marriage. This must never be done through personal conversation or interaction. This should not be prolonged. We know the dangers of this situation.

The key to a good marriage arrangement is a good and capable person - one who will do a thorough investigation and a good interview session; one in which ALL questions are asked and answered.

In the many years we saw many people in extreme marital problems because they did not have clear understanding of the responsibilities each expected of the other in marriage. In Islam, this is never the case. The expectations of marriage partners are clearly established. If there is conflict, it is because of what we bring in - not what Islam directs.

While these are 'modern' times, Islam is the perfect religion - the 'categorical imperative' - in regard to the guidelines for life, including marriage. AlHamdullillah!!!(Thank God) This has not changed - and will not change.

PROPOSAL AND ENGAGEMENT – A FEW POINTERS BY SAYYID MUHAMMAD RIZVI

“Engagement”
Engagement is the time between acceptance of the marriage proposal (khitba) and the marriage ceremony (‘aqd). Once the proposal is accepted, the man and the woman are known as “engaged to be married” or simply “engaged”. Engagement has no recognition in Islamic laws. It is simply an agreement to marry but it is not a binding agreement, it can be broken off with or without a reason.

Who Proposes?

Traditionally in all cultures, it is the man who proposes to the woman; and it is done either directly by the man himself or on his behalf by his family. In the
West, even now the man is expected to get down on his one-knee to propose to the woman he wants to marry. In words of ‘Allama Murtaza Mutahhari,
“From time immemorial man has approached woman with his proposal…
Nature has imbued woman with the disposition of a flower and made the man the nightingale, woman the lamp and man the moth.”
“This is not the case with human beings only. Other animals also behave like this. It is always the function of the male to present himself impatiently and
earnestly before the female...” (The Rights of Women in Islam, p. 15-16) Even the Qur’ãn asks the men to seek women for marriage. (See 4:3) And
so, in the proposal, it is the man who initiates and the woman who accepts. In the actual marriage ceremony, however, it is the woman who initiates the
marriage and the man who accepts it.

When & To Whom?
Other than the mahram ladies whom he cannot marry, a man may propose marriage to any single woman. (For list of the mahram ladies, see the Qur’an 4:23-24.)
However, in the following four cases, proposal is not appropriate.(Remember that the contemporary mujtahids have not expressed their opinions on three of the four cases; but scholars of the early centuries of the ghaybat have expressed their opinions.)marriage 2006

1. A divorcee who is in her three months’ waiting period (‘iddah) of the revocable divorce (talaq, a divorce initiated by the husband.) It is forbidden (harãm) to propose to her directly or indirectly before the expiry of her ‘iddah. The divorced couple, in this case, may decide to revoke their divorce during the grace period.
2. A divorcee who is in her three months’ waiting period (‘iddah) ofthe irrevocable divorce (khula‘, a divorce initiated by the wife.)
It is forbidden (harãm) to propose to her directly but one is allowed to propose to her indirectly.
3. A widow who is in her four months’ waiting period (‘iddah) after her husband’s death. It is forbidden (harãm) to propose to her directly but he is allowed to propose to her indirectly. (See the Qur’an 2:235)
4. An engaged woman: Is it permissible for man to propose a lady who is already engaged? Among the past scholars, there are
two views on this issue: from makruh (irreprehensible) to harãm (forbidden). However, if a woman who has just received a proposal but has not yet responded to it positively, it is permissible to propose her. In this case, if a man proposes to an engaged woman and eventually marries her, then according to those who consider that proposal to be haram, although the act of proposing is sinful but the actual marriage between the two would still be valid.

Engagement Ceremony
There is no such thing as an engagement ceremony in Islam. “Engagement” is just a nonbinding agreement to marry. However, Muslims have adopted certain traditions from other cultures or made their own customs. Technically, if traditions don’t violate the shari‘ah laws, then there is no problem. For example , among the Shi‘as of north India, the man’s family go with an “Imam zãmin” to the girl’s family and tie it on her arm as a well-wish gesture for the girl – this is done by the women of the man’s family.
These days, many Muslim cultures have adopted the Western tradition of giving or exchanging engagement rings. Apparently, this was first done by Maximilian I, the Holy Roman Emperor , in 1477 when he gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy. However, there is a problem in this tradition: since the engagement does not make the man and the woman mahram to one another, they cannot touch one another even for giving the engagement ring,they still have to observe the rules of hijab. The only solution is to recite the temporary nikah for the purpose of becoming mahram only. For more details, see my Marriage & Morals in Islam.

Problems & Conflicts
These days the so-called “engagement ceremony” is becoming more like a mini marriage ceremony! I am not saying that don’t do your engagement ceremony – if you do it within the bounds of shari‘ah, then there is no problem, BUT don’t over do it! Don’t rob the actual marriage of its mystique!
Even the tradition of giving gifts –the man’s family gives to the engaged woman– is overdone in some cultures. I am told that at every occasion on our religious calendar, the boy’s family is expected to send clothes and jewellery to the girl. This is okay; but it becomes a big problem when the engagement is broken off.
1. If the engagement is broken off by one party, then the other cannot claim for damages for breaking the agreement since it was of a nonbinding nature. One cannot claim for damages for ‘loss of reputation’ or ‘depression’ or ‘air fare for our trips to visit you,’ or ‘the deposit paid for the hall rental’ and etc. Remember you cannot unwind your life; unpleasant things happen and you have to move on and carry on with your life.
2. Of course, both parties have the right to ask back for the gifts given to one another:
(a) If the gifts were of perishable nature (e.g., sweets), then there is no basis for asking it back or its value.
(b) If the gifts were non-perishable (e.g., cash or jewellery),then there is two possibilities:
i. If it still exists, then it should be given back.
ii. If it perished or doesn’t exist any more, then:
1. if it perished out of negligence, then pay its value.
2. if it perished without anyone’s fault, then there is nothing.

So keeping the engagement relationship simple helps in dealing with potential problems later on. But if you still want to indulge in extravagance during the engagement period, then those who give should be prepared to forget everything in case the engagement is broken off and those who receive should be prepared to consider the gifts as ‘trust’ and be prepared to give them back.
3. However, according to Islamic laws, the gifts given to a person related to you by blood cannot be asked back. (Blood relationship means biological relationship as opposed to relationship through marriage.) So, for example, if the engagement is between cousins and then it is broken off, the parties cannot ask back for the gifts that they had given to one another

Hajj Essentials

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As Salamo Alaikum
May this reach you in the best of health and strongest of Imaan.

The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are the most beloved to Allah (SWT). Prophet Muhammad (saw) testified to that. He said: "There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." (Bukhari)

What activities in first ten days of Dhul Hijjah will bring the reward of Jannah?

Obviously, Hajj Pilgrimage is one of the best deeds that one can do during these ten days. However for those of us who were not invited to House of Allah (SWT) this year, there are still many, good deeds that one can do and earn the Pleasure of Allah (SWT).

Some of these good deeds areas follow:

1) Fast all nine days and especially fast the Day of Arafah

It is Sunnah for the Muslim to fast on the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah, because Prophet Muhammad (saw) used to fast on the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah and he said: "Fasting the Day of Arafah (ninth Dhul Hijjah) is an expiation for (all the sins of) the previous year and an expiation for (all the sins of) the coming year." (Muslim) Also Prophet Muhammad (saw) encouraged us to do righteous deeds in the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah and fasting is one of the best of deeds, which Allah (SWT) has chosen for Himself as it says in the Hadith Qudsi: "All the deeds of the son of Adam are for him, except fasting, which is for Me and I shall reward for it."

2) Do a lot of Dhikr and Takbeer

Prophet Muhammad (saw) said: "There are no days on which good deeds are greater or more beloved to Allah (SWT) than on these ten days", so recite much Tahleel (saying Laa ilaaha ill-Allah), Takbeer (saying Allahu akbar) and Tahmeed (saying al-hamdu Lillaah)." (Ahmad)

Takbeer at this time is a Sunnah. So recite it in the masjid, in your home, on the street and every place where it is permitted to remember Allah (SWT).

Revive the Sunnah that have been virtually forgotten and earn great rewards for doing so. Prophet Muhammad (saw) said: "Whoever revives an aspect of my Sunnah that is forgotten after my death, he will have a reward equivalent to that of the people who follow him, without it detracting in the least from their reward." (Tirmidhi)

Men should recite these phrases out loud, and women should recite them quietly.

3) Stand in Night Prayers: (Tahajud, Qiyam al Layl)

Remember the virtues of spending the night in prayer and its sweetness in the month of Ramadan?

Why not revive this beautiful act of worship during these nights as well?

Remember, how in the last third of every night, Allah Almighty calls out to us, His servants: Is there anyone to invoke Me, so that I may respond to his invocation? Is there anyone to ask Me, so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone seeking My forgiveness, so that I may forgive him? (Bukhari, Muslim)

Why do we miss this golden opportunity? So, seize the chance NOW and expose yourself to His Divine Generosity and Mercy, ask Him to forgive you and guide you and set things aright. He will surely listen.

4) Make Sincere Repentance

One of the most important action during these ten days is to repent sincerely to Allah (SWT) and to give up all kinds of disobedience and sin right away because we do not know when we will die and thus become unable to repent and also because one evil deed leads to another.

But what does repentance mean? It means that you come back to Allah (SWT) and give up all the deeds, open and secret, that He dislikes that you regret whatever you did in the past, giving it up immediately and be determined never ever, to return to it, and resolve to adhere firmly to the Truth by doing whatever Allah (SWT) loves.

"But as for him who repented, believed and did righteous deeds, then he will be among those who are successful." [Al-Qasas, 28:67]

5) Come back to Holy Quran

It is time now to dust off your copy of Holy Quran and return to its refuge. Make it a daily habit, using these 10 days the beginning of a strong and beautiful relationship with it. Read it with meaning, reflect on it, understand it, and then implement it in your daily life. Remember that reading one letter of Holy Quran earns you ten rewards.

In this way, reading Surat Al-Fatihah, which doesn't take more than two minutes, will give you more than one thousand rewards! This is on ordinary days, so what about these magnificent days! Certainly the reward will be far greater, Insha Allah.

6) Increase all types of good deeds

If we are unable to go to Hajj Pilgrimage this year, we should occupy ourselves in the worship of Allah (SWT); pray extra prayers (Nafilah) recite Holy Quran. Make Dhikr of Allah(SWT), send Salaams on Prophet Muhammad (saw) and his Ahlul Bayt (as), make dua, give charity, honor parents, uphold ties of kinship, enjoin what is good and forbid what is evil and add other good deeds and acts of worship during these days.

"So whosoever does good equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it; And whosoever does evil equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it." [Al-Zalzalah, 99:7-8]

7) Slaughter an animal (Qurbani/Udhiya) and distribute the meat

One of the righteous deeds that bring a person closer to Allah (SWT) in these ten days is to slaughter the sacrifice (Qurbani/Udhiya) and to look for a good, fat animal and to spend money on it for the sake of Allah (SWT).

Ibn Umar said: Prophet Muhammad (saw) lived in Madinah for 10 years and every year he slaughtered an animal." (Ahmad)

8) Attend Eid prayers

But remember that Eid prayer is a form of worship and we should avoid unislamic behavior (especially) in dress and in etiquette during these times.

9) Thank Allah (SWT)

One of the best forms of worshipping Allah (SWT) is to thank Him, deeply, sincerely and continuously.

Al-Hamdulillah, there is much to be gained in these coming days. Hasten to do good deeds and striving hard in worship.

"And worship your Lord until there comes unto you the certainty (death)." [Al-Hijr, 15:99]

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Wasalaam

[shia_strength] Youth In Hadith

2009-11-17T21:54:00.000+05:30

Youth In Hadith

As this page is for Youth i would like to add this verse of Holy quran"

Iblis said, "Lord, because you have caused me to go astray, I shall make earthly things attractive to (people) and mislead all of them (15:39) except Your sincere servants" (15:40).

God said, "The path which leads to Me is a straight (15:41) and you have no authority over My servants except the erring ones who follow you (15:42).

So be a Sincere servant of Allah and save yourselves from Iblees.

1– The Prophet (SAWA) said, 'Youth is a branch of folly.'[al-Ikhtisas , p. 343]

2– The Prophet (SAWA) said, 'The best of your youth are those who act like the old from among you, and the worst of your old ones are those who act like your youth.'[Kanz al-`Ummal, no. 43058]

3– Imam Ali (AS) said, 'There are two things whose worth is only known to one who has lost them: youth and health.'[Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 5764]

Educating Youngsters

4– Imam Ali (AS) said, 'Verily the heart of a youngster is like an empty plot of land - it accepts whatever is planted therein.'[Tuhaf al-`Uqoul, no. 70]
5– Imam al-Sadiq (AS) asked al-Ahwal, 'Did you go to Basra?' He replied, 'Yes.' Imam (AS) asked, 'How did you find people's hastening to this matter87 and embracing it?' He replied, 'By Allah, such people were few in number, and even that which they did do was little.' Imam replied, 'You should put it forth to the youngsters, for verily they hasten towards anything good.'[Qurb al-Isnad, p. 128, no. 450]

Learning During One's Youth

6– The Prophet (SAWA) said, 'Learning something during one's youth is like engraving in stone, and learning something when one is old is like writing on the surface of water.'[Bihar al-Anwar, v. 1, p. 222, no. 6]
7– Imam al-Baqir (AS) said, 'If I was brought a young shi`aa man undevoted to learning [religious matters], I would discipline him.'[al-Mahasin, v. 1, p. 357, no. 760]

8– Imam al-Sadiq (AS) said, 'I only like to see the young man from among you occupied in either of two states: learning or teaching, for if he does not [engage in either of these two], he is wasting his time; and by wasting his time, he will lose out; and by losing out, he will be committing a sin; and by committing a sin, he will dwell in the Fire, by the One who sent Muhammad with the truth.'[Amali al-Tusi, p. 303, no. 604]

The Virtue of a Worshipping Young Man

9– The Prophet (SAWA) said, 'Verily Allah, most High, boasts about the worshipping young man to His angels, saying, 'Look at My servant! He has abandoned his desires for My sake.'[Kanz al-`Ummal, no. 43057]
10– The Prophet (SAWA) said, 'Verily Allah, most High, loves the penitent young man.'[Kanz al-`Ummal, no. 10185]

11– The Prophet (SAWA) said, 'The superiority of a young worshipper who worships Allah in his youth over an old man who worships after he has grown old, is as the superiority of the prophets over the rest of people.'[Kanz al-`Ummal, no. 43059]

12– The Prophet (SAWA) said, 'Verily Allah loves the young man who spends his entire youth in the obedience of Allah.'[Kanz al-`Ummal, no. 43060]

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[shia_strength] Fw: IMPORTANT!!! - Sleep and Heart Attacks- What Killed Ranjan Das CEO SAP

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Subject: IMPORTANT!!! - Sleep and Heart Attacks- What Killed Ranjan Das CEO SAP

What killed Ranjan Das and Lessons for Corporate India

A month ago, many of us heard about the sad demise of Ranjan Das from Bandra, Mumbai. Ranjan, just 42 years of age, was the CEO of SAP-Indian Subcontinent, the youngest CEO of an MNC in India . He was very active in sports, was a fitness freak and a marathon runner. It was common to see him run on Bandra's Carter Road . Just after Diwali, on 21st Oct, he returned home from his gym after a workout, collapsed with a massive heart attack and died. He is survived by his wife and two very young kids.

It was certainly a wake-up call for corporate India . However, it was even more disastrous for runners amongst us. Since Ranjan was anavid marathoner (in Feb 09, he ran Chennai Marathon at the same time some of us were running Pondicherry Marathon 180 km away), the question came as to why an exceptionally active, athletic person succumb to heart attack at 42 years of age.

Was it the stress?
A couple of you called me asking about the reasons. While Ranjan had mentioned that he faced a lot of stress, that is a common element in most of our lives. We used to think that by being fit, one can conquer the bad effects of stress. So I doubted if the cause was stress.

The Real Reason
However, everyone missed out a small line in the reports that Ranjan used to make do with 4-5 hours of sleep. This is an earlier interview of Ranjan on NDTV in the program 'Boss' Day Out':
http://connect.in.com/ranjan-das/play-video-boss-day-out-ranjan-das-of-sap-india-229111-807ecfcf1ad966036c289b3ba6c376f2530d7484.html
Here he himself admits that he would love to get more sleep (and that he was not proud of his ability to manage without sleep, contrary to what others extolled).

The Evidence
Last week, I was working with a well-known cardiologist on the subject of 'Heart Disease caused by Lack of Sleep'. While I cannot share the video nor the slides because of confidentiality reasons, I have distilled the key points below in the hope it will save some of our lives.

Some Excerpts:

· Short sleep duration (<5 or 5-6 hours) increased risk for high BP by 350% to 500% compared to those who slept longer than 6 hours per night. Paper published in 2009.
As you know, high BP kills.

· Young people (25-49 years of age) are twice as likely to get high BP if they sleep less. Paper published in 2006.

· Individuals who slept less than 5 hours a night had a 3-fold increased risk of heart attacks. Paper published in 1999.

· Complete and partial lack of sleep increased the blood concentrations of High sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-cRP), the strongest predictor of heart attacks. Even after getting adequate sleep later, the levels stayed high!!

· Just one night of sleep loss increases very toxic substances in body such as Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Tumour Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-alpha) and C-reactive protein (cRP). They increase risks of many medical conditions, including cancer, arthritis andheart disease. Paper published in 2004.

· Sleeping for <=5 hours per night leads to 39% increase in heart disease. Sleeping for <=6 hours per night leads to 18% increase in heart disease. Paper published in 2006.

Ideal Sleep
For lack of space, I cannot explain here the ideal sleep architecture. But in brief, sleep is composed of two stages: REM (Rapid Eye Movement) and non-REM. The former helps in mental consolidation while the latter helps in physical repair and rebuilding. During the night, you alternate between REM and non-REM stages 4-5 times.

The earlier part of sleep is mostly non-REM. During that period, your pituitary gland releases growth hormones that repair your body. The latter part of sleep is more and more REM type.

For you to be mentally alert during the day, the latter part of sleep is more important. No wonder when you wake up with an alarm clock after 5-6 hours of sleep, you are mentally irritable throughout the day (lack of REM sleep). And if you have slept for less than 5 hours, your body is in a complete physical mess (lack of non-REM sleep), you are tired throughout the day, moving like a zombie and your immunity is way down (I've been there, done that L)

Finally, as long-distance runners, you need an hour of extra sleep to repair the running related damage.

If you want to know if you are getting adequate sleep, take Epworth Sleepiness Test below.

Interpretation: Score of 0-9 is considered normal while 10 and above abnormal. Many a times, I have clocked 21 out the maximum possible 24, the only saving grace being the last situation, since I don't like to drive (maybe, I should ask my driver to answer that lineJ)

In conclusion:
Barring stress control, Ranjan Das did everything right: eating proper food, exercising (marathoning!), maintaining proper weight. But he missed getting proper and adequate sleep, minimum 7 hours. In my opinion, that killed him.

If you are not getting enough sleep (7 hours), you are playing with fire, even if you have low stress.
I always took pride in my ability to work 50 hours at a stretch whenever the situation warranted. But I was so spooked after seeing the scientific evidence last week that since Saturday night, I ensure I do not even set the alarm clock under 7 hours. Now, that is a nice excuse to get some more sleep. J

Unfortunately, Ranjan Das is not alone when it comes to missing sleep. Many of us are doing exactly the same, perhaps out of ignorance. Please forward this mail to as many of your colleagues as possible, especially those who might be short-changing their sleep. If we can save even one young life because of this email, I would be the happiest person on earth.

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[shia_strength] : [friendsofcommunity] Difference between Common Cold & H1N1

2009-11-16T23:04:00.000+05:30

Please pass this on to family and friends. Especially people with children!

H1N1 flu is about to be upon us and we need to be on top of information regarding it. Here is a comparison to the normal cold symptoms .
Know the Difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms

Symptom Cold H1N1 Flu

Fever Fever is rare with a cold. Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the H1N1 flu.

Coughing A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold. A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the H1N1 flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).

Aches Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. Severe aches and pains are common with the H1N1 flu.

Stuffy Nose Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.

Chills Chills are uncommon with a cold. 60% of people who have the H1N1 flu experience chills.

Tiredness Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. Tiredness is moderate to severe with the H1N1 flu.

Sneezing Sneezing is commonly present with a cold. Sneezing is not common with the H1N1 flu.

Sudden Symptoms Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. The H1N1 flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.

Headache A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold. A headache is very common with the H1N1 flu, present in 80% of flu cases.

Sore Throat Sore throat is commonly present with a cold. Sore throat is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.

Chest Discomfort Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold. Chest discomfort is often severe with the H1N1 flu.

IN SUMMARY:

COLD: MUCUS PRESENT,STUFFY NOSE, SNEEZES, WET COUGH, SORE THROAT, RARE FEVER, BODY ACHES

H1N1: NO MUCUS, NO SNEEZES, DRY COUGH, NO SORE THROAT, HIGH FEVER, PAINFUL BODY ACHES, DIARRHEA, SEVERE FATIGUE.

A PHARMACY HAS INFORMED US THAT IF DOCTOR DETECTS H1NI FLU AND PRESCRIBES MEDICATION, THE AMOUNT (EXCEPT FOR DISPENSING FEES) FOR H1N1 FLU WILL BE COVERED BY THE GOVERNMENT. PLEASE CHECK THIS INFO.

The only way to stop the spread of the epidemic is to spread the awareness.

Does my child have the common cold, seasonal flu or H1N1?

by Children's Hospital Boston staff on September 30, 2009

By Marvin Harper, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer at Children's Hospital Boston
It can be difficult to tell the difference between seasonal flu, H1N1 and the common cold. Here are some features you can use to help spot the differences:
Cold
Symptoms include stuffy nose and congestion, and usually last three to five days.
Seasonal flu
Symptoms include dry cough, fever, painful body aches, possible nausea and diarrhea, severe fatigue, respiratory problems and dehydration.
H1N1
Symptoms are the same as the seasonal flu, and just like seasonal flu, young children and those with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illness (pneumonia, respiratory failure and death have been reported).
The major difference between H1N1 and the seasonal flu? The virus that causes H1N1 is quite different from the influenza virus to which many people already have some immune protection, due to prior disease or vaccination. As a result, H1N1 is easier to acquire and may cause more symptoms than would typically be experienced with the seasonal influenza virus.
Remember, the best way to avoid getting the cold and the flu (seasonal and H1N1) is to wash your hands, cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing, and get your seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccinations as soon as they are available.
It is not generally important to specifically determine whether your child has H1N1 or the seasonal flu, but if your child is less than 2 years of age, or in a group that is at increased risk from influenza infections, you should contact your care provider to discuss whether anti-viral treatment may be helpful.
For more information on Flu (seasonal and H1N1) from Children's Hospital Boston, visit http://www.children shospital. org/patientsfami lies/Site1393/ mainpageS1393P38 5.html

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[shia_strength] Hazrat Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) the Repository of Divine Knowledge

2009-11-16T20:36:00.000+05:30

Hazrat Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) the Repository of Divine Knowledge

Name and Lineage

His name was Muhammad, kunniyat Abu Jafar and his well-known appellatives were Taqi and Jawad. Hence, he is generally known as Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.). Since prior to him Abu Jafar had also been the kunniyat of Imam Muhammad Baqir (A.S.), he is called Abu Jafar the second, and Jawad which was his second appellative. His esteemed father is Hazrat Imam Reza (A.S.) and the name of his revered mother is Janab Sabika or Sakina.

Birth
He was born in Madinah on 10 th Rajab 195 A.H. At that time Ameen, son of Harun Rasheed, was on the throne in the capital city of Baghdad.

Rearing and Upbringing

It is a very heart-rending fact that at a very early age Hazrat Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) had to prepare himself to face the hardships and sufferings of life. For a very short time, he could pass his days under the loving and instructive shadow of his father.

It was in the fifth year of his age when his father, Hazrat Imam Reza (A.S.) was forced to leave Madinah for Khurasan. After separation from his father at that age, Imam Muhammad Taqi did not get the opportunity to meet him again in his lifetime. Mamun martyred Imam Reza (A.S.)

The world must have been under the impression that there were now no means left for Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) whereby to gain access to the heights of knowledge and accomplishments and, thereby, the seat or learning of Imam Jafar Sadiq (A.S.) would remain unoccupied from now onwards.

Nevertheless, the amazement of the people knew no bounds when after some time they witnessed this young child taking his seat by the side of Mamun, engaging himself in disputations with eminent scholars on jurisprudence, traditions, exegesis, reasoning, and compelling them to accept his viewpoint.

First Journey to Iraq

When Mamun appointed Imam Reza (A.S.) as his heir apparent the imperatives of his diplomacy demanded that leaving aside Bani Abbas he should level up his relations with Bani Fatima in order to gain the favour of the followers of the Ahle Bait.

He felt that, beside the demonstrations of his sincerity and solidarity with them, it was necessary that the old bonds that already existed between them by virtue of their belonging to the same Hashimite clan should be revived and the foundations of a new relationship should be laid.

Most probably, he was under the impression that he would thereby be able to bring Imam Reza (A.S.) completely to his side. But when he realized that the Imam (A.S.) would not at any cost be prepared to relinquish the obligations that devolved upon him in his capacity as the successor of the Prophet (SAW) and now, being a pillar of the Abbassid State, his continued adherence to those principles was much more dangerous than when he was living a life of seclusion in the locality of Bam Hashim in Madinah, with a view to safeguarding the interests of his rule, found it necessary to end the life of Imam Reza (A.S.) through poisoning.

Therefore, on the one hand he exhibited extraordinary sorrow and grief on the demise of Imam Reza (A.S.) to show that he had nothing to do with the unjust killing of the Imam (A.S.) and, on the other hand, he deemed engagement of his daughter with Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) With this end in view, he called Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) from Madinah to Iraq as after the demise of Imam Reza (A.S.) he himself had shifted from Khurasan to his old dynastic capital, that is, Baghdad.

He was determined to get Ummul Fazl married to Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) without any delay.

Disputation with Religious Scholars
The very act of Mamun's nomination of Imam Reza (A.S.) as his heir apparent was intolerable to the Bani Abbas. With the demise of Imam Reza (A.S.) they heaved a sigh of relief. They even prevailed upon Mamun to notify the appointment of his brother, Mutaman, as heir apparent to the throne. He was later acknowledged as the caliph and became known as Mutasim Billah. Besides, during the tenure of Imam Reza's (A.S.) heir-ship the special mark of Bani Abbas, the black attire was replaced by the green, which was gaining general currency all around.

This practice was abrogated and the wearing of black clothes was made compulsory so that the old traditions of Bani Abbas could be preserved. All this had convinced the Abbasids that they now had complete hold over Mamun. Now they had complete hold over Mamun. Now Mamun's intention to make Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) his son in-law again became a cause of worry for them. They were so upset that that they could not restrain their feelings and in the form of a deputation they waited on Mamun and gave vent to their sentiments. They told him plainly that they did not relish his very manner of dealing with Imam Reza (A.S.) However, at least with respect to his age, his attributes and accomplishments, he could be considered as worthy of honour and esteem. However, Muhammad, his son was only a child of quite a tender age. To give preference to a mere child over great scholars and respectable personalities and to pay him so much respect did not at all behove the caliph. They further asked what benefit had they gained from the marriage of Umme Habiba with Imam Reza (A.S.) that Ummul Fazl was now being given in wedlock to Imam Muhammad Taqi (A..S.)?
The reply of Mamun to their protests was: "No doubt Muhammad is of tender age, but I have fully assessed his capabilities and have found that he is the perfect successor of his father with respect to his attributes and accomplishments. These august scholars of the Islamic world whom you are referring to cannot compete with him in the field of knowledge and learning. You can test his capabilities if you like but then only perfectly reasonable but was in fact a sort of a challenge that obliged the deputationists to agree to a competition. Amongst the Abbasid rulers, Mamun occupied a special status and the historians have recorded that he was himself reckoned amongst great jurists. For that reason, his own judgement in this respect did not carry any lesser weight. Nevertheless, they were not satisfied with that and selected the greatest scholar of Baghdad Yahya bin Aktham, to argue with Imam Muhammad Taqi
For holding this disputation, Mamun arranged a grand function and gave wide publicity to it. Every body was eager to witness a seemingly strange and unequal competition in which there was an eight-year-old child on one side and, on the other, a veteran and renowned chief justice of the regime. The result was that a mammoth gathering turned up to witness the spectacle. Historians have stated that besides the nobles of the court and other prestigious personalities, nine hundred chairs were reserved only for the outstanding scholars and men o learning

. There is nothing surprising in this because this was the time when the Abbasid regime was in the prime of its glory and, and more particularly, with respect to the advancement of knowledge and learning, it was its golden era. Baghdad was the capital where specialists in various branches of knowledge and art, drawn from all parts of the world, had gathered. Keeping this in view, this number does not seem to be based on any exaggeration.
Mamun got a cushion placed by his side for Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) The seat of Yahya bin Aktham was opposite to that of the Imam (A.S.). There was pin-drop silence. The entire gathering was all eyes and ears keenly waiting for the discussion to begin.

The silence was broken when Yahya asked Mamun: "Your majesty, may I put a query to Abu Jafar regarding an issue?" Mamun told him to seek permission from the Imam (A.S.) himself. Yahya now turned to the Imam (A.S.) and permitted him to ask whatever he wanted and Imam (A.S.) gave his assent and permitted him to ask whatever he wanted to. The question put by Yahya was: "What is the verdict of the Shariat about a person who hunts after having put on the sacred garment (Ahram) of pilgrimage?" The question shows that Yahya had no idea whatsoever of the extent of knowledge possessed by the Imam (A.S.). Blinded by his pride in his own knowledge, he, foolishly, was under the impression that that young child might, at the most, be conversant with the commonly known directions regarding the prayers and fasts but the intricate questions related to Haj and the atonement prescribed for deeds prohibited during pilgrimage while wearing the sacred garment must be beyond his knowledge.
In reply to Yahya's question, the Imam (A.S.) analyzed the problem from various angles in such a manner that even before he could say anything about the main question, Yahya along with the entire audience had full perception of the depth of his knowledge possessed by him. Not only Yahya himself realized that he was overmatched but the entire gathering also saw his discomfiture. In reply, the Imam (A.S.) observed: "Your question was incomplete and vague

. It is necessary to know whether the hunted prey was within the precincts of the holy Kaaba (Haram) or outside it, the hunter was cognizant or ignorant of the implications of his deed, whether he killed the prey deliberately or it was killed by mistake, whether he was a free man or a slave, major or minor, he did it for the first time or had also done it in the past, whether the prey was a bird or other animal, whether it was small or big, whether the offender was insistent on what he had done or was repentant for it, whether he did the hunting in the night or clandestinely or in the daylight and publicly, the sacred garment worn by him was for Umrah (unscheduled pilgrimage) or for Haj? As long as the various aspects of the question are not explained no definite answer to it can be given.'

In spite of all the deficiencies that Yahya might have had, he was still somewhat conversant with the various points of Islamic jurisprudence. The Imam's (A.S.) impressive ramification of the question raised by him convinced him that it would not be easy for him to face him. The signs of despair were writ so large on his face that the audience could not help noticing them. He was now completely worried and did not utter a word in reply. Mamum, realizing Yahya's condition, thought that it was I of no use to talk to him and, therefore, he himself requested the p Imam (A.S.) to explain the edicts of Shariat in respect of all the aspects of the matter described by him for the benefit of all of them. The Imam (A.S.) accordingly described in detail the various edicts with reference to the different aspects of the case. Dumbfounded Yahya just continued to gaze at the Imam (A.S.) in bewilderment. Mamun also was bent upon carrying the whole affair to its utmost extent. Therefore, he requested the Imam to put some question to Yahya also, as he might consider proper.
By way of courtesy, the Imam (A.S.) asked Yahva if he could put some questions to him as well. Yahya was no longer under any delusion with regard to himself. He had fully realized his own position with respect to that of the Imam (A.S.). Consequently, now his mode of addressing the Imam (A.S.) had altogether changed. He said: "Your venerable self may ask as you may deem proper I shall try to reply if I can, or else I shall find it out from you ownself." The Imam (A.S.) accordingly put a question to him in reply to which Yahya openly admitted his inability and helplessness. Thereupon the Imam explained the question himself.
Mamun was jubilant and his stand was fully vindicated.. Addressing the gathering he said: "You now witness what I have been saying all along, namely, that this is the household that has been chosen to be the repository of knowledge by the Providence. No body can compete even with its children.." The entire gathering was full of fervor and was unanimous in admitting that the opinion held by Mamun was absolutely correct and, further, that Abu Jafar Muhammad Bin Ali (A.S.) surely had no parallel. Mamun did not brook any delay whatsoever and immediately gave his daughter Ummul Fazl in matrimony to Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.). The wordings of the oration usually recited before the Nikah in Shiite marriage ceremonies is the same as was read out by Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) on his marriage.

It has since been retained to this day by way of reminiscence of the happy event. As a mark of rejoicing on the marriage, Mamun exhibited extreme generosity. Money was distributed in charity in hundreds of thousands among the poor and the indigent. It was also given away lavishly and in abundance in the form of rewards and grants to all of his subjects.

Return Journey to Madinah
Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) stayed in Baghdad for about a year after his marriage. Thereafter, Mamun bid adieu to Ummul Fazl along with the Imam with all preparations and paraphernalia. The Imam (A.S.) finally returned to Madinah.

Manners and Virtues

In respect of his manners and qualities, Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) occupied that lofty position of humaneness that is the distinguished characteristic of the Prophet (SAW) and his progeny.

The predominant feature of his life style was to meet everybody with humility, to help the needy, to maintain human equality and observe simplicity. To offer help to the indigent secretly, to treat not only friends but even adversaries kindly and politely, to be attentive in entertaining the guests and to keep the springs of bounties overflowing for those thirsty for religious and scholarly knowledge, were his chief occupations. His life pattern was the same as that of the other members of this chain of the infallible ones whose life history has already been given in earlier chapters.

The worldly people who did not have a full idea of the greatness of his soul must have certainly been under the impression that the very fact of a small child becoming the son in-law of the emperor of a great Muslim empire must alter his thoughts, nature, behavior and habits and, thus, completely remold his life style. In fact, this must have been an important objective before Mamun's shortsighted vision.

The animus of the Abbasids or the Umayyad kings was not so much against the members of the Prophet' (SAW) progeny as for their extraordinary God-given qualities. They were ever endeavouring to break that centre of lofty manners and humaneness that was established at Madinah and had become nucleus of exemplary spirituality against the material power of the realm. Accordingly, in desperation, they devised and tried various means with a view to achieving this objective.

The demand of oath of allegiance from Imam Husain (A.S.) was one form of it and the appointment of Imam Reza (A.S.) as heir apparent another. Only outwardly in one case the method of dealing with the situation was hostile and in the other, seemingly devotional. Just as Imam Husain (A.S.) was martyred when he refused to pledge allegiance, Imam Reza (A.S.), being out of step with the materialistic objectives of the regime, was silenced forever through poisoning.

Now from the point of Mamun it was a valuable opportunity. The successor of Imam Reza (A.S.) was a mere child of about eight years who had been separated from his father three years back. The political sagacity of Mamun made him wrongly expect that it would be very easy to bring over that child to his own way of life after which the still and silent but extremely dangerous centre that was firmly established against the government of the day would be destroyed forever.

He did not deem the failure of Mamun in his plan related to the appointment of Imam Reza (A.S.) as the heir apparent as a ground for any disappointment. He felt so because the life pattern of Imam Reza (A.S.) was firmly based on a particular principle. If it did not alter, it did not follow that Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.), after having been brought in the palace environments right from the early formative years, would stick to his ancestor's principled wav of life.

Except those who were conversant with the God-gifted perfections of these chosen beings, everybody in those days must have been of Mamun's mind. But the world was amazed to see that the eight year old child who had been made the son in-law of the emperor of the Islamic domain, was so steadfast in following his family traditions of sobriety and uprightness and its principles that he refused to stay in the imperial palace after marriage and, while in Baghdad insisted on residing in a rented house.

An idea of the strong will power of Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) can be had from another event. Usually when the bride's family financially occupies a higher place it prefers that the son in-law should reside with it in the same house; if not, at least in the same town.. However, Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.), only a year after the marriage, forced Mamun to let him (and his wife) return to Madinah. Certainly, this must have been extremely unpalatable for a loving father and a powerful potentate like Mamun. Nevertheless, he had to bear the pain of separation of his daughter and let the Imam (A.S.) return to Madinah along with Ummul Fazl. After coming to Madinah the style of functioning of the household was the same as before.

There was no gatekeeper, no check and restraint, no pomp and show, no particular meeting time and no discrimination in dealings with the visitors. Mostly the Imam (A.S.) used to sit in the Prophet's mosque where Muslims in general came to benefit from his preaching and counseling. Narrators of traditions used to put questions about traditions and scholars would place their problems before him and seek solutions. It was evident that it was surely the successor of Imam Jafar Sadiq (A.S.) who, occupying the same seat of learning was providing guidance to the people.

With regard to household affairs and matters relating to conjugal life, he kept Ummul Fazl confined within the bound within which his ancestors used to keep their wives. He did not at all care for the fact that his wife was the daughter of the emperor of his time. Therefore, in the presence of Ummul Fazl he married an esteemed woman from amongst the progeny of Hazrat Ammar Yasir.

The chain of Imamate should continue the divine will through this woman who became the mother of Imam Ali Naqi (A.S.). Ummul Fazl dispatched a written complaint to her father in his regard. For Mamun also this event must not have been any less painful. However, he had now no option but to bear with what he had himself done. He wrote to Ummul Fazl in reply that his objective in marrying her with Abu Jafar (A.S.) was not to make unlawful for him that God has made lawful. He forbade her writing such letters to him in future.

By writing this reply, he had only tried to wipe off his own humiliation. There are instances before us where in the presence of a venerable lady, from religious point of view, the husband did not take a second wife during her lifetime. Hazrat Ali (A.S.) and Hazrat Fatima Zahra (A.S..) are examples in this respect. In their lifetime, neither the esteemed Prophet (SAW) nor Hazrat Ali Murtaza (A.S.) even thought of having a second wife. However, to confer this distinction on the daughter of an emperor simply because she was the daughter of such a person, violated the Islamic spirit of which the progeny of Muhammad (SAW) was guardian. Therefore, Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) considered it his duty to follow a path different from theirs (that is, having a second wife in the lifetime of the first one).

Preaching and Guidance

His speech used to be very attractive and effective. Once, during Haj period, standing amongst the congregation of the Muslims he delivered a sermon propounding the edicts of the Shariat so beautifully that very eminent scholars were amazed and spellbound. They had to admit that never before they had heard such a consummate speech.

During the time of Imam Reza (A.S.) a group of people had come to the fore which entertained the belief that the chain of Imamate had ended with Imam Musa Kazim (A.S.) i.e., they did not acknowledge Imam Reza (A.S.) as an Imam after him. They were called Waqfiya. During his tenure Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) so successfully explained the factual position to this sect that all of them abjured their stance and during his lifetime itself not a single person of that creed was left.

Last Journey to Iraq

Mamun left this world in the year 218 A.H. Thereafter, his brother and Ummul Fazl's uncle Mutaman who had been appointed heir apparent after the demise of Imam Reza (A.S.) occupied the throne. He came to be known as Mutasim Billah Abbasi. Soon after, the frequency of letters from Ummul Fazl complaining against Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) (as she had earlier sent to Mamun) increased. Since Mamun had wedded his daughter to Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) in the face of opposition of the entire clan of Bani Abbas it was, therefore, by way defending his action and maintaining the honour of his words that he did not pay any particular attention to these complaints.

Instead, the replies that he sent to her were so disappointing that they silenced his daughter. Nevertheless, Mutasim was still having in his bosom the scar caused by the shock of the appointment of Imam Reza (A.S.) as heir apparent. Moreover, he had been in the forefront of the entire Bani Abbas clan in opposing Mamun's decision to induct Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) as his son-in-law He was now giving importance to the complaints of Ummul Fazl to justify his opposition to her wedding with Imam Besides, there were other causes too that incited Mutasim against Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.).
. Furthermore, there was the realization of the failure of that diplomacy and planning that lay behind the solemnization of this marriage. All these factors and considerations made Mutasim hostile towards the Imam (A.S.).

Consequently, in the second year of his rule he called Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S.) fron Madinah to Baghdad. He wrote an urgent letter in this regard to Abdul Malik, he governor of Madinah. Imam Taqi (A.S.) was forced to go to Baghdad, leaving behind Imam Ali Naqi (A.S.) and his mother in Madinah.

Propagation of Mourning of Husain (A.S.)

Along with the propagation of the tenets of the true faith, Imam Reza (A.S.) also had the opportunity now to carry forward the mission of condoling the martyrdom of Husain (A.S.), the foundation for which had been laid earlier by Imam Muhammad Baqir (A.S.) and Imam Jafar Sadiq (A.S.).

Therefore, the circle of the visitors attending his court was now much wider. The place (where the Imam had settled) was Marw, which is situated almost in the center of Khurasan, Iran . People thronged in from all sides and the condition of the Imam (A.S.) was such that the moment the new moon of Muharram was sighted tears would start flowing from his eyes. Others were also induced and stimulated to remember the calamities that befell the progeny of Muhammad (SAW) and manifestly exhibit their grief and sorrow.. The Imam (A.S.) also used to say:

"whosoever attends the Majalis where the events of our lives are narrated shall not have a dead heart on the day when the hearts of all others shall be dead.'

The word Majlis, the technical name for gatherings wherein the tragic account of Imam Husain (A.S.) is narrated, is derived from the above tradition of Imam Reza (A.S.). He began holding Majalis himself wherein some time he personally would be the narrator and others would sit in audience. For instance, on a particular occasion when Rayyan bin Shaib attended one of the Majalis, the Imam (A.S..) himself recounted the sufferings of Imam Husain (A.S.).

This event in a way laid down two guidelines pertaining to the Majalis. One is the lofty ideal for Zakir (one who addresses the Majlis) that he should not address Majlis for worldly rewards, or he should, God forbid, settle terms in advance. The other is for the person who arranges the Majlis that he may offer some thing to the Zakir but without any prior agreement.

Martyrdom

After the arrival of the Imam (A.S.) in Baghdad , Mutasim apparently did not treat him with any kind of harshness. Nevertheless, his stay there was in itself by way of compulsion which can I called nothing but a sort of forcible confinement. Thereafter, his life was brought to an end with the same secret weapon that had been used before in the case of the elders of his household. He was martyred by poisoning on 29th Zee al-Qadah 220 A.H. was buried adjacent to his esteemed grandfather Imam Musa Kazim (A.S.).

By virtue of his sharing of the place, the city came to be known as Kazmain, according to Arabic grammar (which means two Kazims, that is, two persons who restrained their anger). In assigning this name to the city the appellative of Imam Musa Kazim (A.S.) was clearly given prominence. On the other hand, present the railway station in Kazmain is known as Jawadain (that is the two jawads or two generous persons).

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Fresh Reports of UK Iraq Abuse
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[shia_strength] Performing Hajj on behalf of Imam (a.s.) or sending someone as a proxy for Imam (a.s.) Mikyalul Makarim

2009-11-15T22:38:00.000+05:30

Performing Hajj on behalf of Imam (a.s.) or sending
someone as a proxy for Imam (a.s.)

This is customary among the Shias from the past
centuries. Many traditions have clearly stated the
recommended nature of these good deeds. Also the
traditions that speak of doing good to a believer, also apply
in such a case and support this custom.
Scholars have recorded numerous traditions that praise
the performance of good deeds on behalf of believers. A
couple of such traditions are presented below:
1- Ibne Miskan narrates from Imam Sadiq (a.s.) in the
book Al-Kafi that he asked Imam (a.s.): How much reward
is earned by a person who performs a Hajj on behalf of
someone else? Imam (a.s.) replied, "The reward of ten Hajjs
shall be given to the one who performs it on behalf of
someone else."
(Furu Al-Kafi Vol. 4 Pg. 312)
2- Shaykh Sadooq (a.r.) writes in his book Man La
Yahzarul Faqih that Imam Sadiq (a.s.) was queried
regarding the person who performs Hajj on behalf of
others. Would be earn any rewards? Imam (a.s.) said, "One
who performs Hajj on behalf of someone else gets
rewarded for 10 Hajjs. (Also), the person (who has
performed the Hajj on behalf of someone) his mother,
father, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, paternal
uncles and aunts and maternal uncles and aunts, all of
them receive salvation. The Mercy of Allah is spread wide
and He is kind."

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[shia_strength] Always Pray for Imam (a.s.) Mikyalul Makarim

2009-11-13T16:20:00.000+05:30

Always Pray for Imam (a.s.)

To pray for the well being of Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) is
an important duty of the Shia Ithna Asharis. Various
traditions have been recorded emphasizing this duty. The
great scholar Shaykh Kulaini in Al-Kafi, Numani in his
book Ghaibat and Shaykh Tusi in 'Ghaibat' state that Imam
Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said, 'This youth will have Ghaibat
before the advent of Qiyamat." "Why?" asked the narrator.
"For the fear of his life", replied the Imam (a.s.)
pointing towards his belly. Then said, "O Zurarah! He is
the awaited one (Muntazar), one whose birth will be
doubted. Some will even say that his father departed from
the world without leaving any heir. Others will say that he
was not yet born when his father expired. Some will say
that he was born two years prior to the martyrdom of his
father. He is that very Awaited one. But the almighty shall
test the Shias. Immediately after this begins the period of
doubts of the deviated people. O Zurarah! If you are alive
in such a time, recite the following Dua.

Translation: O Allah! Grant me Your recognition, for
if I do not recognize You I will not recognize your
Messenger. O Allah grant me the recognition of Your
Prophet I will not recognize Your Hujjat (Proof). O Allah!
Grant me the recognition of Your Hujjat. For if I don't
recognize Your Hujjat I will deviate from my religion.

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[shia_strength] Steadfastness in Praying for Imam (a.s.) Mikyalul Makarim

2009-11-13T16:16:00.000+05:30

Steadfastness in Praying for Imam (a.s.)

We have been commanded to recite this Dua regularly.
Shayikh Sadooq narrates from Abdullah bin Sinan who says
that Imam Sadiq (a.s.) said, "After this a time of such doubt
will befall you that you will be without the visible signs and
a guiding Imam. And no one shall be able to achieve
salvation from this except those who recite
"Dua-e-Ghareeq." (Supplication of the drowning man).
The narrator asked what this Dua was? Imam (a.s.)
replied,
"O Allah! O Beneficent! O Merciful.O One who
changes the hearts (of people) Give me steadfastness upon
Your religion"
After repeating 'Muqallebal Quloob' the narrator added
the word, 'Wal absaar' (and the vision). When Imam (a.s.)
heard this, he said, "Indeed Allah is the Who changes the
hearts and vision, but you recite the Dua as I have said."
(Kamaluddin Vol. 2 Pg. 351)

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[shia_strength] Giving Sadaqah on Behalf of Imam (a.s.) Mikyalul Makarim

2009-11-13T16:02:00.000+05:30

Giving Sadaqah on Behalf of Imam (a.s.)

Giving Sadaqah on behalf of Imam (a.s.) proves ones
love and friendship for him. The correctness of this
statement in based on whatever has been recorded
concerning the giving of Sadaqa or praying on behalf of
believers (momineen). As Imam (a.s.) is the Master of the
believers he is the most deserving.
Apart from this, we have many traditions that
recommend performing Hajj, Tawaf, Ziarat etc. on behalf
of Imam (a.s.). Further research, however, throws up the
evidence that if we sift through the huge collection of
hadith we shall find that every kind of worship act on
behalf of Imam (a.s.) is highly rewarding. As mentioned by
Allahmah Ali Ibne Tawoos in his book Kashful Muhajja, in
which he has reminded his son about the acts that we
should perform during the Ghaibat of Imam (a.s.), He
finally says,
"You must care for his leadership, loyalty and
attachment in a way that Allah, Prophet (s.a.) and the
forefathers of Imam Mahdi (a.s.) expect from you. You
must give preference of the needs of Imam (a.s.) over your
own needs, when you are reciting the Namaz-e-Hajat
(Prayer of having your need fulfilled). Before giving
Sadaqah on behalf of your family members, give Sadaqah
on behalf of Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) and pray for him. In
addition to this, give him preference in every good deed. All
this things will invite Imam's (a.s.) attention and favours for
you."
(Kashful Muhajja Pg. 151-152).

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[shia_strength] Fw: SeratOnline - News at a glance - 12 Nov

2009-11-13T10:13:00.000+05:30

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The Path of the Ahle Bait (a.s.)

Sayyed Nasrallah to Israelis: Send Your Whole Army, We'll Destroy Them!
Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah declared on Wednesday that the battle with Israel next time would start from "beyond and beyong Haifa" instead of "Haifa and beyond Haifa," emphasizing that the Resistance doesn't seek war but is ready for any form of confrontation with the enemy.

Iran can help Yemen restore security
Iran said on Wednesday it is ready to cooperate with the government of Yemen to restore security there.

Lebanese Shia cleric urges progress through cooperation
BEIRUT: Senior Shiite cleric Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah discussed domestic issues and the role of the new government with Minister of State Adnan Sayyed Hussein Wednesday.

Jewish rabbi 'reveals true Israeli nature'
The radical Jewish rabbi who has given the thumbs-up to the killing of non-Jews reveals the true nature of the Israeli regime, says a human rights activist.

Culture and Beauty in Islam conference ends in Baku
Representatives of nine countries have attended a two-day conference in Azerbaijan on Culture and Beauty in Islam.

Saudi Arabian and Yemeni forces must protect civilians in Sa'da conflict
Amnesty International has called on all parties to the conflict raging in Yemen's northerly Sa'da region to treat detainees humanely and protect civilians.

YEMEN: Hundreds displaced by fighting on Yemen-Saudi border
Hundreds of civilians have been fleeing their villages along the border with Saudi Arabia following clashes between Saudi Wahhabi sources against Houthi Shias, according to a UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) official.

Over 23000 Iranian Pilgrims to Hold Doa Komeil in holy Medina Again
Doa Komeil will be congregationally recited by thousands of Iranian pilgrims tomorrow night, November 12, in holy city of Medina.

Pakistan-- LHC moved against publishing Quranic verses in newspapers
LAHORE: Kashif Mehmood advocate on Wednesday moved a constitutional petition before the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking a ban on the publication of Quranic verses and their translation in newspapers.

Iran consulate official killed in Peshawar
Unknown gunmen have shot dead a local official at Iran's consulate in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar.

Books by Indian Shia Scholar, Haji Naji, now available
Haji Ghulamali Haji Ismail, remembered as Haji Naji was born in Bombay in 1864. A Gujarati speaking scholar, he was instrumental in converting many Muslims from Ismali to Ithna Asheri.

Dialogue between religions is very important: OIC
Dialogue between religions is very important, especially after the spread of the erroneous opinion about Islam in the Western world as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, the Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu said to press briefing.

Swiss Justice minister revises anti-burqa statement
Swiss Justice Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf has revised an earlier statement that she would ban the burqa in Switzerland.

Pentacostal Church visits the Shia Ithna Ashery Mosque of Tanzania
On 28 October 2009, approximately 20 delegates from The Pentacostal Church of Tanzania (Nzega Branch) visited the Shia Ithna Ashery Masjid as an educational visit for students studying the Bible.

Swine flu death toll hits 58 in Iran
Swine flu has claimed the lives of 58 people across Iran as the national tally of infections passes 2660, the country's Health Ministry said.

Budget 'disasters' await ten US states
Nine US states have joined California in the club of the worst financially-hit states which face a fiscal 'disaster' over America's reeling economy, a report says.

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[shia_strength] Knowledge of the Signs of Reappearance

2009-11-11T22:25:00.000+05:30

Knowledge of the Signs of Reappearance

It is wajib to learn about the signs of Reappearance that
are taught to us by the Imams (a.s.) Especially the 'Certain'
sign.
Rational Proof: We have already proved that Marefat
of Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) is wajib. And this Marefat
includes knowing correctly the 'certain' signs of his
reappearance.
Textual Proof: Imam Sadiq (a.s.) is quoted in the book
Al-Kafi that he said, "Recognise the signs (of
reappearance). After knowing them correctly, the hastening
or delay of this affair will not cause you any harm."
Umar Ibne Hanzala reports that Imam Sadiq (a.s.) also
said, "There are five certain signs for Qaem (a.s.): Sufyani,
Yamani, Call from the Sky, Slaying of Nafs-e-Zakiyyah (The
pure soul) and sinking of the ground at Baidah?"

Mikyalul Makarim

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[shia_strength] Fw: HABITS

2009-11-11T21:24:00.000+05:30

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BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS

1. No Breakfast
People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2 . Overeating=2 0
It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking
It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

4. High Sugar consumption
Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.

5. Air Pollution
The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our 20 body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6 . Sleep Deprivation
Sleep allows our brain to rest.. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells..

7. Head covered while sleeping
Sleeping with the head covered increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working your brain during illness
Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.

9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts
Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

10. Talking Rarely
Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain

The main causes of liver damage are:

1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main cause.

2. Not urinating in the morning.

3 . Too much eating.

4. Skipping breakfast.

5. Consuming too much medication.

6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring, and artificial sweetener.

7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil.
As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired, except if the body is20very fit.

8. Consuming raw (overly done) foods also add to the burden of liver.
Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.

We should prevent this without necessarily spending more. We just have to adopt a good daily lifestyle and eating habits. Maintaining good eating habits and time condition are very important for our bodies to absorb and get rid of unnecessary chemicals according to 'schedule.'

The top five cancer-causing foods are:

1.. Hot Dogs

Because they are high in nitrates, the Cancer Prevention Coalition advises that children eat no more than 12 hot dogs a month. If you can't live without hot dogs, buy those made without sodium nitrate.

2. Processed meats and Bacon

Also high in the same sodium nitrates found in hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meats raise the risk of heart disease. The saturated fat in bacon also contributes to cancer.

3. Doughnuts

Doughnuts are cancer-causing double trouble. First, they are made with white flour, sugar, and hydrogenated oils, then fried at high temperatures. Doughnuts, says Adams , may be the worst food you can possibly eat to raise your risk of cancer.

4. French fries

Like doughnuts, French fries are made with hydrogenated oils and then fried at high temperatures. They also contain cancer- causing acryl amides which occur during the frying process. They should be called cancer fries, not French fries, said Adams .

5. Chips, crackers, and cookies

All are usually made with white flour and sugar. Even the ones whose labels claim to be free of trans-fats generally contain small amounts of trans-fats.

PASS THIS TO ALL WHOM YOU LOVE & CARE FOR. ............ .. ....

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[shia_strength] 200 mosques in Makkah have wrong Qibla direction

2009-11-11T21:18:00.000+05:30

200 mosques in Makkah have wrong Qibla direction

By Salman Al-Salmi

MAKKAH - The building of multistory residential towers adjacent to the Grand Mosque has led to the discovery that the direction of the Qibla in some 200 old mosques in the proximity of the Holy Mosque is wrongly positioned.

Qibla is the Arabic word for the direction a Muslim should face when offering prayers. Most mosques contain a niche in a wall that indicates the Qibla which faces in the direction of the Holy Ka'aba.

These high residential towers around the Grand Mosque have enabled some worshippers to discover slight discrepancies in the direction of the Qibla of an estimated 200 mosques, especially the ones in Al-Mansour and Al-Tandbawi districts and Al-Sitteen.

The direction of the Qibla in some of these mosques is set to the western wing of the Holy Mosque while others are inclined toward Al-Misfala District.. It is believed some of these mosques were built 50 years ago.

Muslims consider the direction of the Qibla very important because of the fact that all Muslims pray facing the Holy Ka'aba. It is traditionally considered to be a symbol of the unity of all Muslims worldwide. Thus, the Qibla, anywhere on Earth, is the direction of the Ka'aba.

Anwar Damaj, Muhammed Assiri and Ibrahim Hawsawi who pray in one of the mosques at Al-Mansour District said worshippers had discovered the wrong position of the Qibla in these mosques after people visiting the high rise towers noticed it.

Residents in these districts have called upon the authorities concerned at the Ministry of Islamic Affairs to correct the direction of the Qibla in these mosques or adjust the direction of the carpets on which the worshippers pray facing the Ka'aba.

They suggested that laser beams be installed on the minarets of the Holy Haram in order to show the direction of the Qibla.

Muhammed Ibrahim, a muezzin in one of the mosques in Al-Mansoura District, said most of the mosques in the district were built a long time ago and the direction of the Qibla was randomly estimated.

Hassan Bukhari, a muezzin in another mosque in the same district, said many worshippers were perplexed by the location of the Qibla. This made them have doubts about the prayers they have already offered.

Talal Nouh, a former mosques supervisor in Makkah, said the old mosques in the city were not directly set towards the eye of the Ka'aba though they face it, pointing out that this stems from the lack of accurate instruments for determining the real direction of the Ka'aba.

Dr. Saad Mousa Al-Mousa, a member of the teaching staff of the Faculty of Shariah at Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah, said the Endowment Administration is responsible for determining the location of the Qibla since they have experts trained specifically for the purpose. - Okaz/SG

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[shia_strength] Fw: SeratOnline - News at a glance - 11 Nov

2009-11-11T20:50:00.000+05:30

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The Path of the Ahle Bait (a.s.)

Saudi Wahhabis Close Two Shia Mosques in Ras Tanura and Abqaiq
Saudi authorities closed on the past few days two Shia mosques in Ras Tanura and Abqaiq, Eastern Province, to add to the already seven closed Shia mosques.

Al-Qaida-linked leader's funny claim: Shias more dangerous than Jews, Christians!
Al-Qaeda terrorist group without noticing their criminal actions in Afghanistan, Iraq and Yemen against humanity has stated Shias threat to Islam and its people is much bigger than that from Jews and Christians!

Saudis to continue attacks on Houthis
Saudi Arabia has threatened to continue its offensive against Houthi fighters until they move back from the 'frontier' between Yemen and the kingdom.

Pakistan-- Camp for Martyrs Children
Each year Shaheed Foundation Pakistan REGD. manages a camp of sacrificial animals for the Martyrs Children.

Saudi and Yemeni airs assault Yemeni Shia civilians + Horrible Picture of Yemeni Shias, Just See And Judge!!
There is just some pictures of Yemeni Shia civilians, where Saudi and Yemeni forces brutally attacked them. OH MY GOD, Just see and Judge????!!!

Yemen seeks US help to quash Houthis
The United States has signed a military agreement with Yemen to help the embattled Sana'a government with its armed offensive on Houthi fighters in the north.

Blast in Pakistani town leaves 32 dead
A car bombing in northwestern Pakistan has killed at least 32 people and inflicted injuries on more than 100, local police say.

S. Korea military on alert after naval clash
South Korea's military is on full alert for any retaliatory moves by the North following a brief naval clash in the yellow sea on Tuesday.

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[shia_strength] Reciting Supplications During the Period of Ghaibat ( Mikyalul Makarim)

2009-11-10T21:04:00.000+05:30

Reciting Supplications During the Period of Ghaibat

It is a dua mentioned by Sayyid Ibne Tawoos in
Muhajjud Dawaat and it is to be recited during the
occultation of Imam Mahdi (a.s.). The narrator asked Imam
(a.s.) what the Shias are supposed to do in the Ghaibat of
Imam (a.s.)?
Imam (a.s.) replied, "In addition to reciting duas you
must await for the reappearance." "What should we pray?"
asked the narrator. Imam (a.s.) replied:
Translation: O Allah! You have bestowed Your
recognition (Marefat) to me and bestowed the recognition
of your Messenger, and the angels and made me recognize
your Prophet and made me recognize the guardians of Your
affair. O Allah! I will not take anything except what you
bestow. And except for you I have no protector. O Allah!
Do not distance me from the grades of Your friends and do
not neglect me from the grades of Your friends and do not
neglect my heart after having guided it. O Allah. Guide me
towards the wilayat of one who obedience is made
incumbent on me."
(Muhajjid Dawaat Pg. 332)

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[shia_strength] An Islamic perspective: Joking Around (10)

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An Islamic perspective: Joking Around (10)

Joking around is considered to be bad in Islam. Prophet Muhammad (saw) said: "Avoid arguing with your brethren and abstain from excessive joking around."

Prophet Muhammad (saw) also said: "I tell jokes, but never excessively tell jokes and never say what is not right."

Prophet Muhammad's (saw) Jokes:

Prophet Muhammad (saw) told some nice jokes. As an example, consider the following. One day an old lady went to see Prophet Muhammad (saw). Prophet Muhammad (saw) said: "An old lady does not go to Heaven." The old lady started to cry. Then Prophet Muhammad (saw) said: "On that day you will not be old. You will be young." Allah (SWT) said the following in Noble Qur'an: "We have created (their Companions) of special creation, and made them virgin - pure (and undefiled)." [Sura Al-Waqiah 56:35-36]

Imam Ali (as) said: "Jokes that make you laugh will take away the intellect and make you look bad."

Imam Sajjad's (as) views on Clowns:

A clown once pulled off Imam Sajjad's (as) cloak. Imam Sajjad (as) did not say anything. The people followed the clown and took back the cloak. They brought it back and put it on Imam Sajjad's (as) shoulder. Imam Sajjad (as) asked: "Who did that?" The people said: "It was a clown who makes the people laugh." Then Imam Sajjad (as) said: "Tell him that there is a day for Allah (SWT) in which those who waste their life and make others laugh will not gain anything but loss."

11 - Making Fun of others:

Scholars in ethics have considered making fun of people as one of the factors that corrupt the tongue. Allah (SWT) said in the following verse of Noble Qur'an: "O' ye who believe! Let not some men among you laugh at others: It may be that the (latter) are better than the (former): Nor let some women laugh at others: It may be that the (latter) are better than the (former): Nor defame nor be sarcastic to each other, nor call each other by (offensive) nicknames: Ill-seeming is a name connoting wickedness, (to be used of one) after he has believed: And those who do not desist are (indeed) doing wrong." [Sura Al-Hujraat 49:11]

The first principle referred to in this verse is respecting the Muslims. Muslims should respect each other in social encounters. Materialists have a different world outlook than Muslims. Materialists respect one for his physical beauty and financial stability, but Muslims respect man's moral values. In the above verse, making fun of others is forbidden. Men are unaware of each other's inner thoughts and feelings. It may be that an ugly man has a very beautiful character. He might be made fun of for his looks, but if others knew him well they would never make fun of him. That is why it is not allowed to make fun of anyone and it is forbidden to make fun of the crippled.

An Islamic perspective: Making Fun of others (A Feast for Clothes):

Once upon a time in the Iranian city of Shiraz, there lived the famous poet Sheikh Saadi. Like most other poets and philosophers, Sheikh Saadi was not a rich man. He led a very simple life. A rich merchant of Shiraz invited Sheikh Saadi along with a lot of other big businessmen of the town on the occasion of his daughter's marriage which was to be a grand affair. Sheikh Saadi accepted the invitation and decided to attend.

On the day of the wedding, the host and his family were receiving the guests at the gate. They were ushering all the guests towards the dining hall. All the rich people of the town attended the wedding. They had come out in best of their attires. Sheikh Saadi wore simple clothes which were neither grand nor expensive. He waited in a corner for someone to approach him but no one gave him as much as even a second glance. Even the host did not acknowledge him and looked away. Seeing all this, Sheikh Saadi quietly left the party and went to a shop from where he could hire clothes. There he chose a richly brocaded dress which was embroidered in gold on the margins. He selected a fancy turban and a waist-band to go with it. As he put on the hired dress and looked into the mirror, he found himself a changed person.

With this, Sheikh Saadi entered the dining hall and this time was welcomed with open arms. The host embraced him as he would do to an old friend and complimented him on the clothes he was wearing. On seeing Sheikh Saadi, host said? And here comes our favorite poet. What took you so long, friend? We have been waiting for you for ages! How good of you to have come. The gathering surely would have been incomplete without your gracious presence! Sheikh Saadi did not utter a word and allowed the host to lead him to the dining room where other guests had assembled. Tasty dishes had been laid out on grand carpets. Sheikh Saadi was offered a seat with soft cushions. The food was served in fine crockery and cutlery made out of silver.

The host led Sheikh Saadi by hand and himself served out the chicken soup and the fragrant rice to him. After this, something strange happened. Sheikh Saadi dipped the corner of his waist-coat in the soup and sprinkled some rice on it. Addressing the clothes, he said: This is a feast for you, you should enjoy it.

All the guests were now staring at him in surprise. The host said? Sir, what are doing? How can your clothes eat? And why should they? To this query, Sheikh Saadi very calmly replied: My dear friend, I am indeed surprised with the question coming from you?

Aren't you the same person who did not even throw a look at me when I came dressed in simple clothes? I can guess that it is my clothes and appearance that matter with you, not my individual worth. Now that I have put on grand clothes, I see a world of difference in reception here. All that I can now say is that this feast is meant for my clothes, not for me.

Al-Jahiz and the effect of making fun of others:

Al-Jahiz was an educated man who lived in the ninth century. Many books and writings have remained from him. He was a very ugly man. Al-Jahiz was always supported by the Abbasid Caliphs since he expressed his opposition to Imam Ali (as). One day he told his students that he was never belittled as much as he was done by a lady once. She had run across him once and asked him to follow her. She had taken him to a sculptor, and said to him: "That is it." Then she walked away. When he asked the artist what the story was, he was told that the lady had ordered the artist to make a sculpture of Satan. The artist had told her that he could only make the sculpture if he sees Satan. Then the lady had brought him in and shown him to the artist as a model for Satan.

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[shia_strength] Fw: SeratOnline - News at a glance - 09 Nov

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The Path of the Ahle Bait (a.s.)

Fresh Pakistan attack kills 3, wounds 5
At least three people have been killed and five others wounded in the latest bomb attack in Pakistan's northwest, according to police.

Shia politician gunned down outside northern Iraqi home
Kirkuk, Iraq - Gunmen fatally shot a confidant of Shia cleric and political leader Moqtada al-Sadr outside the man's house in northern Iraq.

Iran Majlis speaker meets Ayatollah Sistani in Najaf
Iran Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani held talks with Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, the leader of Iraqi Shias, in Najaf on Saturday in which the two sides exchanged views about the most important regional issues.

Azeri religious committee bans call to prayer
Azerbaijani police have reportedly banned the Islamic call to prayer at the overwhelmingly-Muslim country's mosques on claims that the religious rite "disturbed the peace."

Saudis take mountain from Yemen Shias
Saudi Arabia's assistant defense minister says his forces have taken control of a mountain straddling the border with Yemen and cleared it of Shia soldiers.

Saudi Wahhabis arrested a Shia citizen in al-Ahsa
On 4 November 2009 the Saudi General Investigation Directorate (al-Mabaheth al-`Amma) of al-Ahsa arrested the Shia citizen Ali Mohammad al-Thawab , 19 years , a student in the university of King Faisal , from Bani Maan town of Al-Ahsa , on the accusation of the Birthday Anniversary of Imam Al-Mahdi (A.S.) last August .

Former RSS chief Sudarshan meets Shia cleric in Lucknow
Lucknow: In an attempt to resolve various issues between Hindus and Muslims, Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) ex-chief KC Sudarshan on Sunday met Shia cleric Maulana Hameed-Ul-Hasan.

Muslim organisation slams Vande Mataram fatwa
The Muslim Rashtriya Manch has slammed the Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind for passing a resolution, which described Vande Mataram as un-Islamic and asked Muslims not to sing it.

Fresh Saudi attacks on Yemeni villages
Houthi fighters say Saudi Arabia has launched a fresh series of air and land attacks on their positions and border villages in northern Yemen.

2 US pilots killed in chopper clash in Iraq
Two American pilots have been killed in a helicopter crash in Salahuddin Province in northern Iraq, the US military has announced.

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Dua al Mashlul of Ali Ibn Abi Talib: A Divine Spring of Cure from all Diseases

2009-11-08T13:15:00.001+05:30

"Dua al Mashlul":A Divine Spring of Cure from all Diseases
By: Qazi Dr. Shaikh Abbas Borhany

PhD (USA), NDI, Shahadat al Aalamiyah (Najaf, Iraq), M.A, LLM (Shariah)

Mushir: Fed. Shariat Court of Pakistan

Member, Ulama Council of Pakistan

Published in 'Daily News' on 16-10-2009, Karachi, Pakistan

1). Dua: A medium towards accurate faith of Tawhid:

Despite his great strength and capabilities, a human-being is still extremely weak and helpless. No matter how powerful he may be in comparison to other creatures, or may not consider any one greater than himself, yet for his own self he is a weakling. He can neither ward off any disease nor can he avoid difficulties. Even after his numerous achievements, he finds himself utterly helpless before earthly and heavenly calamities.

A person may not have faith in the supernatural power, but when he is surrounded by difficulties, and his support and supporters lost, and the boat of his life caught in the flow of circumstances; it is at this moment, that he feels a sparkle of hope that tells him that even at this juncture there is 'Someone' Who will save him. It is this very realization that makes him strong to survive the waves of adversities.

Another advantage of Dua is that one never feels depressed. Even in the most adverse of circumstances, one does not become a victim of unhappiness. It brings a person closer to his Creator. This closeness is neither physical nor material. It is a spiritual and devotional nearness in which the soul passes through vast distances. The human being departs from the valleys of Kuf'r and Shirk to reach the destination of faith in a Supreme Being. From disobedience, he is guided towards obedience, and from disobedience to submission, and he moves towards repentance and seeks forgiveness of his sins. Qur'an guides us to consider upon the wonders of nature. The reason is that the nature of every creature is the sign of Allah, the fundamental designer of this Universe. Allah does not need any resources to craft anything. As far as the Qur'an is concerned, we are required to believe in Tawhid of the Creator.

Today, followers of a few Muslim Schools of thought have lost the true concept of Tawhid, due to the blind love of the 'Personalities', and thus committing Shirk. These 'Personalities' spent their life to communicate the message of Tawhid. Isn't it a tragedy that after them their devotees have ignored the original lessons of Islam and have started worshipping these 'Personalities'? In such difficult times, the lesson given by Imam Husain on the very important subject of Tawhid is a valueable asset of the Muslim Ummah to strengthen their faith of Tawhid, which is available in Dua-i-Arafah. He says: [1]

"O Allah! One who does not recognize You, achieves nothing! And one who recognizes You achieves everything."

The more one rises in recognition, the more his heart will be filled with His greatness and respect. In the Dua-i-Arafah, Imam Husain delivered the lesson of Marifah as follow:

"O Allah! I have known You by You. You have guided me to You. Without You I will never know what You are"

Such a reasoning of the recognition of Allah can be done only by the Imam of Ahl al Bait, who recognizes the Rabb through Himself, and to use no other form of reasoning. This means that they will not feel qualified enough within their mind to realize Allah. A Arabi phrase says:

"The Sun is a proof of the Sun".

If you are looking for proof, just have a look at it. Seeing the magnanimity and the loftiness of Allah he begins to plead through the Asma ul Husna (Divine powerful names of the Most Powerful, the most omnipotent). Qur'an says: [2]

"For Allah! Beautiful names, call Him with those names"

Amir al Muminin Ali ibn Abi Talib says:
"Allah will not respond to the Dua of a neglectful heart." [3]

Imam Husain approaches Allah in Dua-i-Arafah as follow: [4]

"O Allah! You have enlightened the hearts of Your Awliya by Your recognition. They recognize You fully and confessed Your Oneness. O Allah! You have removed the love of others from the hearts of your devotees. They have no love for anyone other than You."

Imam Zain ul Abidin says in 'Munaj'at Muhibbin': [5]

"Bestow me O Lord with Your Love, and the Love of those who love You. And make me perform those actions which brings me near to You"

This proves that Love of Allah is also a Divine gift which He bestows to whomsoever He wishes. Rather than depend solely on our study and research we should implore Him to endow us with His recognition. Otherwise whatever knowledge we obtain through our own efforts will not be a guaranteed one, because the difference is equal to an atom and could lead us miles away from Siraat al Mustaqim in the end.

2). Dua: Strengthen the faith on Risalah:

Love of Allah can not be achieved without the love of Rasulullah(S). A Muslim has to believe in all the Anbiya. He has to accept the Anbiya whose names are mentioned as well as of all those names which have not been recorded. He should thus accept that: [6]

"I believe in all the Anbiya sent by Allah."

Asma al Husna are commonly described as many as one hundred and twenty three thousand ninety nine. The chain starts from Adam (A.S) reaches to Syed of all Anbiya Mohammad Rasulullah(S), the best of the creation. Allah has bestowed numerous other bounties and Has also gifted the greatest gift in the form of Walayah, and Marifah of Ahl al Bait, who are decorated with the crown of Ismah. Allah has safeguarded us from degradations for the sake of Ahl al Bait. Through them, He has saved humanity from many trials and tribulations. On the basis of their Walayah, Allah has promulgated the Talim of Islam and rectified our foul earthly lives. Rasulullah(S) says: [7]

"Dua is an essence of the Ibadah, one who offers Dua will not be perishing".

Rasulullah(S) granted a guarantee of acceptance of Dua and says: [8]

"That Dua can not be turned away which starts with Ayah: "Bismillah hir Rehman ir Rahim".

Abi Abdillah Imam Jafar Assadiq says: [9]

"Each Dua in which submission of Allah's superiority is not included, Abtar"

The word 'Abtar' is the last word of Surah al Kausar, which means "Tail Less".

"Each Dua remains covered (as in locker) until Salaw'at upon Mohammad & his progeny is not included" [10]

3). Dua: Teachings of the institution of Imamah:

The understanding of Islam has been imparted to us through the Ahl al Bait. They have lighted the lamps of guidance in every field; particularly in the area of Dua where they have really shown the way. Their penetrating style touches the heart, and accompanied with it, the comparisons, the philosophy, logic and other sciences; intertwined with phrases and expressions leave an indelible imprint upon the human nature.

Mercy and forgiveness of sins are the main advantages Allah makes available if Dua is recited regularly. Dua should be offered with sincerity of heart. Dua with tears is dear to Rabb. Allamah Dr. Muhammad Iqbal says in his celebrated Urdu poem, "Jawab-i-Shikwah": [11]

"Dil Si Ju B'at Nikalti Hi Asar Rakhti Hi

Par Nahi, Taqati Parw'az Magar Rakhti Hi

Qudsi ul Asal Hi, Rifat Pi Nazar Rakhti Hi

Khak Si Uthti Hi, Gardun Pi Guzar Rakhti Hi

Ishq Th'a Fitna Gar-u-Sarkash-u-Chal'ak Mira

Asm'an Chir Gaya Nalai Bib'ak Mira"

Words spoken from the heart never fail to have effect;

Sacred and pure their origin, on lofty heights their sights are set.

They have no wings and yet they have power to fly;

They rise from the dust and pierce through the sky.

So headstrong and insolent was my love, so much on mischief bent,

So outspoken my plaint, it tore through the firmament.

Hamd is for Allah who's Amr cannot be challenged by anyone. Whose Naj'at cannot be refrained by anyone. His creation is unlike all other creations. Only He is the master of generosity and charity. Amr of Allah cannot be opposed by anyone. Amir al Muminin Ali says: [12]

"I have recognized Allah by seeing the defeat of intentions, the untying of knots and the failing of prowess."

This means that will, motivation, spirit or force does not guarantee the fulfillment of one's wanted plan or aim - rather if Allah wishes to the contrary, He can obstruct one's intentions. To be satisfied with the Amr of Allah is a sign of Im'an . Even after possessing the requisite means, if one is unable to accomplish something he must not become aggrieved. He should submit humbly to the Amr of Allah. On the day of A'ashurah the same concept was expressed by Abi Abdillah Imam al Husain ibn Ali: [13]

"I concede to His judgment and submit to His command."

No one can obstruct His bounty and felicity as He declares in the Qur'an: [14]

"Say: O Allah, Master of the Kingdom! You give the Kingdom to whomsoever You please and take away the Kingdom from whomsoever You please, and You exalt whom You please and abase whom You please; in Your hand (Power) is the good; surely, You have Power over all things."

Another Ayah discussed the same point in following manner: [15]

"And if Allah touches you with affliction, there is none to take it off but He; and if He visits you with good, then He has power over all things."

There is no created object to match His creations. Every architect or maker develops his skills with the passage of time. Gradually, his deficiencies and faults reduce but still there remains some scope for improvement. But Allah is the "Best of the creators" Who created the seven heavens one above another; you see no absurdity in the creation of the Beneficent Allah; then look again, can you see any disorder?" He is the Lord of limitless generosity and charity. He bestows upon those who beseech Him and also upon those who do not, and even upon those who do not even acknowledge Him. His endowment is not because He is under compulsion. Rather it is due to his vast charity. Anyone who gives or donates expects some benefit in return. If not the worldly benefits, then at least he seeks the pleasure of the Rabb. It is only the Beneficent Allah Who bestows the innumerable bounties only because of His Own generosity. [16]

"Trusts that He possesses are never lost."

Qur'an says: [17]

"And be patient, for surely Allah does not waste the reward of the good doers."

Qur'an says: [18]

".... and Allah was not going to make your faith to be fruitless; most surely Allah is Affectionate, Merciful to be people."

Another Ayah says: [19]

"And (as for) those who holdfast by the Book and keep up prayers, surely we do not waste the reward of the right doers."

Therefore it is confirmed that everything is safe with Him, nothing is wasted.

Syed as Shuhada, Abi Abdillah Imam al Husain bestowed Dua-i-Arafah, one of the most famous in Shi records, one year on the Day of Arafah (Haj day), and it has been recited by followers of Ahl al Bait ever since. The spirit of the Haj day is well represented in the Imam's Dua-i-Arafah. Those who love truly with Syed as Shuhada, Abi Abdillah Imam al Husain, must learn the manner of Tawhid, which he taught in the following Dua. Shukr is a part of Tawhid, and Imam Husain invites the attention of the believers towards the fact that human beings cannot thank Allah for all the gifts which He has bestowed. Imam in clear term expresses that the acknowledgment of the bounties is also expressed along with the sentiment that one is not capable enough to offer complete thanksgiving. In Dua-i-Arafah he says at one place: [20]

"O My Lord! (Almighty) I will not be able to offer Sukr (complete thankfulness) even if I live to the end of the world and try to thank for only one of the various bounties, viz, my belief,

O Allah! That You turned and averted from me is more than the health and happiness that came to me.

And I witness, my Allah, by the firm truth of my faith,

My pure unadulterated and clear Tawhid,

The hidden control of my awareness,

The clear vision, the streams of light of my eyes,

The wrinkles or line of my forehead's surface,

The passage of respiration, openings for my breath's channels,

The sense of smell, parts of my nose's soft point,

The intells that enable the sounds to reach the sense of hearing,

The hints of the pursed lips close upon and compress,

The words that emerge by the movement of the tongue in talking,

The movement of the jaws in my mouth,

The gums, sockets of my molar teeth,

The organs of eating and drinking,

The bones which bear my brain, the skull,

The hollow parts of my neck's fibers,

The expanse of the chest cavity,

The nerves controlling the throat,

The nerves that support the heart, carrier of my arota,

The places where my heart's curtain is attached,

The veins that bind the pieces around my liver,

The sides of the waist,

The sockets of my joints, ligaments that control the fingers,

The tips of my fingers,

My flesh,

My blood,

My hair,

My skin,

My muscles,

My arteries,

My bones,

My brain,

My nerves,

My limbs,

The nipples,

The earth that carries my load,

My sleep

My awakening,

My Ruku (genuflection) and Sujud (prostration),

I witness through all these things that even if I intend and try till the end of my life to thank you for one of these things,

I will not be able to do so".

All the organs that are working for the Shukr of Allah have been gifted by Allah Himself. The presence of the countless bounties all around us, and the feeling of one's incapability to completely thank Allah, forces us to offer Sajdah before Him. It eliminates pride and arrogance and makes one most obedient and pious. Let us read the lines of the Dua repeatedly to see how Imam Husain has hinted towards these important points. The world is paying attention to these things only after scientific developments. But Imam Husain has informed us of these facts fourteen centuries ago. All this proves that had the Ahl al Bait been free to preach unobstructed, the spiritual and material condition of the world would have been completely different.

To follow the approach of his great grand father, Imam Jafar Assadiq in his Sajdah Dua says: [21]

"Sajadah Wajhi'yalbali Alfani Liwajhikad Daim il Baqi……….Wama Aqallatil Ardu Minni Lillahi Rabbil A'alamin."

(My mean face does Sajdah to Your honored face, my mortal face does Sajdah to Your immortal face, my poor face does Sajdah to Your rich face, my face, my hearing, my sight, my flesh, my blood, my skin, my bones and all what is there on the earth does Sajdah before Allah)

Khuzu and Taqwa are important components of Tawhid. Taqwa is one of the essential ingredients of Dua, Imam Sajjad says:

"O Allah let me be fearful of You as if I am actually seeing You."

If one has the feeling that he is being watched by someone, he will refrain from committing a sin. Imam Ali Zain al Abidin says in Dua-i-Abu Hamzah al Sumali: [22]

"If anyone other than You had been aware of my sins, I would not have committed them. Had 1 feared immediate revenge, I would have avoided the sins."

And Qur'an questions clearly: [23]

"Don't you know that Allah sees (you)?"

One who perceives that Allah is watching him, will try to refrain himself from going towards the sinful path. Although everyone knows that Allah sees him, yet, firm conviction is missing. Allah – Like Hindu mythology He is not on sky but nearer than the jugular vein - is aware of the movement of the eyes. He is between a person and his heart. He is attentive of the doubts that haunt the mind. One has knowledge of these facts but even then he tends to commit wrongs. This could only be because his knowledge of these realities is confined to his mind and body, and not his inner conscience and soul. A Jew approached Amir al Muminin Ali and enquired: [24]

"Have you seen your Lord'?" Such a question is to be expected from the Jews because these same people had once insisted upon Nabi Musa (A.S) to show them the Lord. Amir al Muminin Ali replied:

"I have never worshipped the Lord Whom I have not seen. However, He cannot be seen with these eyes. He can only be seen by the eyes of the heart and faith."

Due to misinterpretation of the concept of Shaf'at, people coined a fabrication that there is nothing to worry about, and to do whatever you want to, thus the fear of Allah has left them. Syed as Shuhada, Imam al Husain has established the concept of 'Khashyah' in Dua-i-Arfah. The English word nearest to it in meaning is fear [25], but it is not an exact equivalent. The Arabi word for fear is 'Khauf, which implies the dread that a person has, due to the forthcoming punishment that he has earned by committing the sin. The sinner thinks of the punishment and becomes fearful, whereas 'Khashyah' is a condition that results from the realization of the Might and Greatness of the Allah. Fear is the actual feeling but due to the awareness of Allah's Might, one shudders and shivers. Qur'an has associated this Khashyah with the Ulama : [26]

"...Only the learned among His servants fear Allah."

4). Dua: the Superior form of Ibadah:

Now these people are not in fear because of the punishments of Jahannam. Rather, they feel extremely lowly and degraded before Allah. The more these two truths are realized, the more one's body quivers and trembles. One confesses his deficiencies more and accepts the Greatness of Allah even more. Traditions speak of three kinds of Ibadah: [27]

(1) The Ibadah of a trader: The Ibadah of a trader is an Ibadah that is performed in expectation of the rewards of Jannah.

(2) The Ibadah of a slave: The Ibadah of a slave is the Ibadah in fear of the punishment of Jahannam.

(3) The Ibadah of a free person: The Ibadah of a free man is neither due to the anticipation of Ajar nor because of the fear of the Jahannam. But one performs Ibadah because he finds it worthy, and this is the highest form of Ibadah.

This Ibadah emanates from the recognition of Allah. It is this recognition which is the cause of his awe and fear. Amir al Muminin Ali says: [28]

"Even if a single drop of tear flows because of the awe of the Almighty, it silences a whole sea of fire. One who weeps due to the awe of the Lord, holds a very high and lofty position near Allah. He makes friends for the sake of Allah and makes enemies only for the sake of Allah."

He also says: [29]

"O Allah! Bestow good fortune due to my fear for You and do not make me evil due to Your disobedience. "

"Righteousness" and 'Evil' are two words that everyone is aware of to some extent. But their level of intensity is different for different people. Everyone tries to achieve righteousness and avoid evil according to his own level. Islam has a special criterion for these two terms. Here the criteria to measure righteousness are piety, abstinence, and the obedience of the Lord. And the criteria of evil are sinning, disobedience and the defiance of Allah.

On the basis of this, the opportunity to perform good deeds and to achieve it, is called righteousness, and when this opportunity is lost, and one is involved in sinful actions, it is called misfortune. The more one remains aloof from the sins, the more he moves towards righteousness and success. Imam Husain himself bestowed tidings Hurr al Riyahi in the day of A'ashurah: [30]

"You are Hurr (free) in this world as well as in the hereafter."

In the religion of Islam, Taqwa is the only criteria for distinction, not Family relation or class distinction. Qur'an says: [31]

"Surely the most honorable of you with Allah is the one amongst you who is most careful (of his duty) [i.e. pious]."

Qur'an says: [32]

"Due to piety, deeds become acceptable."

Qur'an explain how Naimat covers him like rain: [33]

"And if the people of the towns had believed and guarded (against evil) We would certainly have opened up for them blessing from the heaven and the earth..."

Taqwa is a channel to enter Jannah: [34]

"Surely those who guard (against evil) shall be in gardens and rivers."

A Hadith says: [35]

"O Ali! Love for you is Taqwa"

Hence all successes and achievements are due only to piety, and all failures and degradations are because of sins and disobedience. This point is concluded on the portion of the Dua of Abi Abdullah Imam al Husain: [36]

"Promulgate a favorable Amr for me & bless whatever You have ordained for me."

5). Abi Abdillah Imam al Husain teaches an exalted status of this Dua:

Imam Husain narrated that once on a cold, wintry night he accompanied his father Ali to the Kabah and performed the Tawaf. The night was pitch dark and there was no one there except his father Ali ibn Abi Talib and himself. Every one was asleep. They heard a mournful voice of some one reciting the following Munaj'at: [37]

"O You that answers the call of the disconsolate in the depth of darkness;

O You that wards off the baneful influences of calamities and diseases.

Lo, those who surround the Kabah sleep and wake up; But You,

Exalted be Your Name, never sleeps.

Forgive me by the Grace of Your Bounty and Your Mercy.

O You towards whom all the creations bows down in this Sanctuary!

If Your Mercy be not such as give hope to the transgressors,

Then who is there to take pity on the sinners by His Bounty?"

Imam Husain discussed the entire event: [38]

My father sent me towards the man who was reciting this Munaj'at and I brought him with me into his presence. Ali asked his name and he answered: "My name is Manzil Ibn Lahiq. In my youth I persisted in sin, whereas my father used to guide me towards repentance. But I heeded him not. Instead of listening to him I used to beat him. Then I came to know that my father had kept some money hidden away from me. One day I found it and was going out with the money, to spend it on my follies, when he stopped me and tried to take it away from me, but I twisted his wrist and ran away with the money. Thereupon my father kept Sawm, and visited the Kabah and raised his hands for Dua, which inflicted me, and I was paralyzed. I then besought my father to offer Dua for my recovery in the same place where he had offered Dua for my affliction. My father, in his infinite love and kindness, granted my request and we both set out towards Makkah, but as my ill-luck would have it, on the way thither my father's camel suddenly took fright and he was thrown from its back and killed in a moment. Now I am left to spend the rest of my life in this condition, helpless and forlorn, and people taunt me, saying that I am being punished for courting my father's displeasure."

On hearing the sad tale, Ali was moved by compassion and taught him the following Dua and instructed: [39]

"Perform Wazu and recite this Dua tonight".

He did so, and the effect was miraculous! Next morning when he came to my father, he was perfectly cured and carried the text of the Dua in his right hand and exclaimed:

"Really this Dua is the 'Ism il Azam' because when I lifted up my hands and read this Dua several times, a deep sleep fell upon me and I dreamt that Rasulullah(S) came and touched his blessed hands upon my body. When I woke up, I found myself completely cured. May Allah reward you His best, O Moula Amir al Muminin for this miraculous Dua."

In view of the above mentioned event, this Dua became famous as Dua al Mashlul (Dua of the paralysis).

6). Narration from valuable Yemeni manuscripts:

Through one of the "Majmuah Yamaniyya", a narration was traced out and transmitted from Ismaili Musta'alavi Mazun al Dawah, Syedi Mohammad Asaduddin (Shariqah, Yemen). The learned scholar discussed the unique features of the Dua al Mashlul in one of his discourses, as follows: [40]

"In this Dua, Amir al Muminin addresses inhabitants of A'alam al Ruhani, through their beautiful names. He explained Tawhid and introduced the exalted position of "Al Qalam" and it's Faiz al Jari. Recite this Dua after Isha Sal'at.

"Imam Husain explained its benefits as follows: [41]

Dua al Mashlul contains the "Ism il Azam", therefore it should be recited with Wazu only.

Whoever recites it, will be relieved of sorrow

Cured of illness

His debts will be paid up

His poverty will be changed in to prosperity

His sins forgiven

His faults will be covered from the eyes of people

He shall be granted safety and security from all evils, whether from Satan or from any worldly potentate

If any of Allah's obedient servants recite this Dua, the mountains can be moved from their place.

The inflicted can be restored to life,

Water can be turned into ice

It brings countless blessings

All your legitimate desires will be fulfilled

It drives away poverty and sickness

Sins are forgiven. Debts are cleared

Enemies become friends

Domestic affairs are set aright

Disputes are settled in your favour

Prisoners are set free, mental worries disappear

Prosperity, sound mind and healthy body stand by you at all times".

Learned writer of "As Sahifah al Yamaniyah" Syedi Al Qazi Abdulqadir bin Syedi al Qazi Habibullah discussed as follow: [42]

"Famous commentator of ilm al Haqaiq, 19^th Al Dai al Fatemi, Syedna Idris Imaduddin (Shibam, Yemen) taught this Dua to his followers to remove epidemic diseases, non cure-able health problems and to eliminate misfortune quickly. He advised the followers to recite this Dua daily. This Dua is particularly recited after morning Sal'at and Isha Salaat. It is the most reliable safeguard against misfortunes. To seek fulfillment of legitimate desires this Dua is highly recommended by the children of Fatimah. Recite this Dua regularly, whether in prosperity or poverty, till death, because it unveils the secrets of creation and divine strategy. Words cannot describe its merits. Intelligence cannot describe its meanings. No sooner someone begins to recite it, Allah sends His blessing, and His mercy surrounds him, satisfaction and tranquility descends upon him. Allah will fulfill the desire of the one who recites it regularly. The reader gets freedom from wants, and is kept safe from hardships and misfortunes. On the Day of Qiyamah he will be received by Allah with respect and honour. It relieves labour pain if recited before the expectant mother. Allah will protect them who recite and keep this Dua as a Tawiz. He will fulfill the desires and wishes, and will bestow countless blessing. It will keep him safe from misfortunes, multiply his earnings, and cure his ailments." Hang this Dua, like a Tawiz, around the neck of children to keep them safe from wild and poisonous animals, and the evil of witchcraft and Jinn".

"Blessings of the eternal world are flowing through this Dua. To seek fulfillment of the legitimate desires, recite this Dua at the time of sunset. It is a small yet comprehensive Dua. As its meaning tells us, the reader seeks for the things he needs in this world and hereafter. According to the Ahl al Bait and their loved disciples, the sentences of this Dua are used as a remedy for various problems. The Dua carries Ismil Azam; none can understand this secret except 'Rasikhuna Fil ilm', whom Allah has bestowed power of ilm. The opening lines of Dua al Mashlul, are commendable of manifestation. The fact is that it is beyond the power of a common person to comprehend or encompass Tawhid. Anybody who observes Taqwa would never commit a single sin. It is recommended to recite this Dua loudly near a sick person, with the intention of Shifa. "Ulama of Ahl al Bait advised their devotees to recite this Dua at least once in a week, as it removes calamities".

"This Dua contains Asma al Husna, in which Alif always represents, in the beginning, the sublime position of the Creator. We can not read it as Rahman, but as Ar-Rahman. Likewise, all the Asma begin with Alif, which always stands, in an erect form, never down, which describes Akhirah. If you take it away, it becomes world, all that is other than Him. With each name, Allah Has revealed an ocean of Knowledge, and this discussion is equal to an atom of the drop in the ocean of the knowledge of ilm al Ruhani". Each name of Allah carries independent and different power. For each matter, Spiritual Doctors recommend different names to recite as per the "ABJD" calculation, a unique science which has great significance in Ulum al Khafiyyah.

"If you wish to enjoy internal peace and blessing then do Ibadah after midnight, call Allah with Asma ul Husna, and you will feel that you are swimming in the Divine Presence. Asma ul Husna have no limitation. Most people know 99 but there are more. Some scholars discussed 1000 but no one can go to the infinite. But Allah is greater than Names and Attributes. Therefore there are infinite Names and Attributes. Wonders would be discovered in the ocean of ilm al Ruhani, as much as you will be drowned. You cannot completely touch even its surface. The science of this world is nothing. We are running day and night to solve problems - but we must not forget Akhirah. That is for balanced people. For unbalanced people there are two types: people who are not busy but completely crazy in the lust of the world, and then those who are passionate in Allah's devotion. And in the middle is the half majority".

"Asma ul Husna contains secret powers hidden in their meaning and they reflect the various attributes of the Master of the Universe. To benefit from the attributes of the Praiseworthy, the Asma ul Husna must be recited and in return the benefits are numerous. Mystical secret and supernatural powers are contained in Asma ul Husna "Superb Names" of Allah. There are great attributes in the wonderful rectangles which reflect the Powers of the Asma ul Husna and Surah of Qur'an, and the constituent letters of the rectangles. Among these Asma ul Husna there is Ism il Azam, through which the influence of the, Sun, Moon, Stars and creation are exercised".

If, 'Benefactor of the Naimah' allow me an opportunity, inshallah I will discuss Science of Asma ul Husna in another article.

7). Humble Submission of Haqir & Faqir Writer:

Let us conclude our discussion upon the following wordings of Dua al Mashlul:

"Fa'fal Bi Ma Anta Ahluhu Ya Karimu" [43]

(So, do treat me what pleases you and deserve)

May Allah grant us Tawfiq to understand Islam correctly, for which dignitaries of Islam sacrificed their lives and beloved members of their family in each era.

May Allah give us the sense of sincerity, which helps in our religious and secular affairs irrespectively.

May we acquire sincerity in our deeds and gain the power of decision in religion, A'amin !

O Lord of the creation! Grant us Rizq al Duniya wal A'khirah, A'amin .

Sealed of fragrance of my discussion is following verse of the Manqabat of Ali:

"Tu Tabibi u Dard Manda Ra

Az Shifa Khaneh Tu Dar M'an Ast"

(You are my Doctor and I am sick; only from your clinic I will get medicine for Shifa)

This article is dedicated to my father

At least once a week this Dua should be read, it removes and protects from health problems and is also a source of Sehat & Shifa. May Allah grant us Sad'at and Arz'aq of both the worlds and provide us Tawfiq and opportunity to perform Khidmat of Dawah of Islam, A'amin.

I humbly request you to remember my father, Al Marhum Ghulam Abbas Borhany in your Mubarak Dua, whenever you recite Dua al Mashlul of Amir al Muminin. He joined eternal world on Jumuah night 16-10-2009 at the age of 91 years.

نتمنى أن تكون صديقا وفيا وتخبر جميع أصدقائك ومعارفك بمحتوى هذه الرسالة

Please be a true friend & send this article to all your friends you care about

Jazakallah Khairan Kasirah

Wassal'amu Alaikum Wa Rehmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu

Qazi Dr. Shaikh Abbas Borhany

PhD (USA), NDI, Shahadat al Aalamiyah (Najaf-Iraq), M.A, LLM (Shariah)

Mushir: Fed. Shariat Court of Pakistan

Member: Ulama Council of Pakistan

Attorney at Law

Email Address: qazishkborhany@hotmail.com

Karachi-Pakistan

Select Bibliography:

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2). Ayah No.180: Surah al Aira'f

3). "Nahj al Balagha", Beirut, Lebanon

4). "As Sahifah al Husainiyyah", Dua-i-Arafah, Syed as Shuhada, Abi Abdillah Imam al Husain

5). "As Sahifah as Sajjadiyyah", Munaj'at Muhibbin, Imam Ali Zain ul Abidin, Qahera, Egypt

6). One of the basic fundamental principal upon which a Muslim have to faith

7). "Bih'ar al Anw'ar", Majlisi, vol. No.93, page No. 300, Qum, Iran

8). "Kafi", vol. No. 2, Page No. 468, Iran

9). "Bih'ar al Anw'ar", vol. No.93, page No. 321, Qum, Iran

10). "Kanz", Hadith No.3988, Beirut, Labnon

11). "Jawab-i-Shikwah", Allamah Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, Lahore, Pakistan

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Lebanon

14). Surah Al-i- Imran

15). Ayah No. 17, Surah Anam

16).Daras on Tawhid given by Ayatullah Ibnul Hasan Aali Baqir al Ulum, Najaf, Iraq

17). Surah Hud: 115

18).Surah Baqarah: 143

19). Surah Aaraf: 170

20). "As Sahifah al Husainiyyah", Dua-i-Arafah, Syed as Shuhada, Abi Abdillah Imam al Husain

21).Dua Imam Jafar Assadiq, which devotees recites regularly on all important occasion of

Ibadah after Nafil Salaat

22). "As Sahifah As Sajjadiyyah", Dua-i- Abu Hamzah as Sumali, Imam Ali Zain ul Abidin,

Qahera, Egypt

23). Surah Alaq : 14

24). "Bih'aar al Anw'aar", vol.3, pg.53, Qum, Iran

25). Explanation concept of 'Khashyah' in Dua-i-Arfah.

26).Surah Faatir: 28

27). Hadith Literature

28). "Safinat ul Bihaar", vol. 1, pg. 95

29). Ibid

30). "Maqtal Abi Mikhnaf", Qum, Iran

31). Surah Hujur'at : 13

32). Surah Maidah: 27

33). Surah A'araf: 96

34). Surah Qamar: 54

35). Hadith Literature

36). "As Sahifah al Husainiyyah", Dua Abi Abdillah Imam al Husain,

37). Munaj'at,

38). Riwayat of Manzil Ibn Lahiq

39). "As Sahifah al Alaviyyah", Dua al Mashlul, Amir al Muminin Ali ibn Abi Talib, Dar al

Murtaza, Beirut

40). "Majmuah Yamaniyya", by: Ismaili Musta'alavi Mazun-al-Dawah, Syedi Mohammad

Asaduddin (Shariqah, Yemen)

41).ibid

42). "As Sahifah al Yamaniyah", By: Al Qazi Syedi Abdulqadir bin Syedi Al Qazi Habibullah (d.

1263(A.H),Pune, India)

43). "As Sahifah al Alaviyyah", Dua al Mashlul, Amir al Muminin Ali ibn Abi Talib, Dar al

Murtaza, Beirut

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Not Giving the Rights of the People –

A Barrier for the Acceptance of Good Deeds

Seventh Tradition

The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said:

"I have been commanded by Allah to warn my people and say, 'Do not go from one mosque to another while someones rights are upon you. If such a person stands up for prayers in that condition, I send my curses upon him till he restores the rights to its owner." (Iddatud-Dai page 236)

Eighth Tradition

The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said,

"There is an angel of Allah who raises the call every night from 'Baitul Muqaddas': "Whoever partakes of the prohibited things, Allah does not accept any of his deeds be they obligatory or recommended."

(Iddatud-Dai)

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