Martyrdom Anniversary of the Commander of Faithful, Ali Ibn Abitaalib, Amir al-Mo’meneen
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Condolence on the Martyrdom Anniversary of the Commander of Faithful, Ali Ibn Abitaalib, Amir al-Mo’meneen
وَ إذا الشَمسُ کـُوّرَت
And when the SUN is shrouded in darkness! (81:1)
… It was a long while he was broken of the perfidy and unfaithfulness of people … used to say frequently, “you are bored of me, and I am bored of you as well.” It was also a long while since the Prophet had left them. He was in strange mood that holy Ramadan … used to say secretly about leaving to the orphans of Koufah … and also, to Hassan and Hussain and Zainab and Umm Kolthum, spending every night of that holy Ramadan with one of them.
His last night, when he was with Umm Kolthum, rejected milk, and broke his fast with two pieces of barley bread and salt, said,
My daughter, whoever enjoys the best of clothes and food will be waiting longer later.
My daughter, one should answer for his lawfuls (halals) and there is big punishment for dealing with unlawfuls (haraams).
He spent whole night on praying … frequently saying, “verily, unto Allah we do belong, and verily, unto him we shall return.” … reciting Yaaseen, whispering, “By Allah, I have been truly said, and I am truly saying… this is the night in which my martyrdom has been promised.”
Kufah reached to the time of Fajr prayers … wishing it had not.
Step by step towards the mosque, … ducks took tips of his cloak, … he asked his daughter’s kindness on them, … door hook thought it could prevent him … but … he fastened his belt tighter … He is ALI Ibn Abitaalib, Commander of the Faithful!
He awaken his enemy lying on his chest … said, “it is not fair to sleep on your chest; this is the way devils do … do you wish me to say what you’ve hidden under your body?” … didn’t continue and left the lying unman on his own.
Finally, the sword landed and sat on an old scar on his head, and happened what was to happen.
And when the SUN is shrouded in darkness…
Gabriel cried, “by God, broke away the pillar of guidance; proofs of piety are gone; the survival link of human kind (urvat ol-vuthgaa) is torn; … Oh, cousin of Muhammad Mustafa has been martyred; succeedor of the Prophet has been martyred; Ali al-Murtada has been martyred; martyred him the most unblessed.”
Head looking on earth, blood dropping from his lighty white beard, “In the name of Allah, and as the custom of the people of the Messenger of Allah”… “By the lord of Ka’ba, I succeeded!”
And the pen fell down weeping…
Liverpool Shia Society
Some Tips for Sahar Time
admin News Holy Ramadan, Imam Ja'far Sadiq, Imam Sajjad, Liverpool Shia, Prophet, The Messenger of AllahIn the Name of Allah the Compassionate the Merciful
Some Tips for Sahar Time
Some tips have been given for sahar time to make it more grateful. What follows is a few highlighted tips which are reminded to the faithful brothers and sisters.
1. Having sohour (sahar time food) has been highly recommended. Prophet (PBUH&HF) has advised not to miss sohour even if it is just one piece of date. It seems that it is very beneficial for a Muslim to wake up before Fajr Adhan and receive the gifted blessing of that time.
2. Recitation of Chapter al-Qadr (97) for sohour is very useful as well as for fotour. Imam Sadiq (PBUH) has said: any faithful who recites this chapter of the Holy Quran both at the time of fotour and while having sohour gets the reward of shaheed between these two times.
3. Dua Sahar which contains high concepts around the attributes of the Almighty Allah has been found very helpful for those who have planned to get their best out of such selected time. This dua has particularly focused on outstanding monotheistic issues.
4. Sahar time is a unique time for reciting one of the most beautiful duas taught by Imam Sajjaad (PBUH), Dua of Abu Hamzah Thumaali. High statements of this dua have been specially designed for whispering at sahar time.
Please do not forget to pray for all people around the globe, specially Muslims, specially Shia, specially the servants of Ahl al-Bait.
Liverpool Shia Society
Reference: "Ziaafat Ilaahi", Nashr-e-Shahr Press, 2008
Holy Ramadan Programme at Liverpool Towhid Centre
In the Name of Allah the Compassionate the Merciful
Holy Ramadan Programme at Liverpool Towhid Centre
Dear brothers and sisters,
Please find the following information sent by Liverpool Towhid Centre in regard with its programme during holy Ramadan. All are welcome to attend the sessions and enjoy the Adhan timetable. As the base of this file is on Farsi, you may find some information untranslated, although this has been mostly provided. Please note that Eid Fitr prayers will be performed in Liverpool this year should we see the end of holy Ramadan. If you have any donation or support for the events of Liverpool Towhid Centre, please contact it using the details on the programme sheet.
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Sha’baan al-Mo’azzam
In the Name of Allah the Compassionate the Merciful
Sha’baan, the Month of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HF)
Sha’baan, as the month of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HF), has just started offering its boons and blessing to people, and we are to get our benefits out of this opportunity. In summary, let’s try the duas of Sha’baan, whispering with the Almighty Allah and invocation, as such opportunities may not be obtainable again. Let’s keep praying for our brothers and sisters, and more importantly, for the advent of our Imam, al-Hujjah (PBUH).
Sha’baan has got another meaning; Holy Ramadan is approaching. We are supposed to prepare ourselves for Ramadan from now, as that feast is not missable. LSS would be heartily thankful if you could send your ideas about how LSS could be of more benefit during Holy Ramadan to <info@liverpool-shia.com>. Your ideas are highly appreciated and will be considered and dealt with extra care. We are looking forward to receiving your ideas in this regard.
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