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Dua Iftitaah
Liverpool Shia Society congratulates commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, the month of blessing, mercy and forgiveness. Called as the ceremony of the Almighty Allah (SWT), Ramadan is the peak month of the year from its spirituality point f view. The gates of forgiveness are open side to side; an especial mercy of the Almighty Creator (SWT) showers and He invites all to seek His blessing throughout this holy month, day and night. Even sleeping time of the faster in this month is considered as he is continuously worshiping the Almighty Allah (SWT). This is not surprising where the God (SWT) Himself says, “Fasting is [a worship particularly] for me and I myself will be rewarding it [differently].”
الصوم لی و أنا أجزی به
One of the elements of worshiping is to pray to the Almighty Allah (SWT) and, in the Islamic concepts, it is known as ‘dua’. Dua is actually the speech of the servant to his/her Master, Allah (SWT). However, how? How should the servant put the words in context to talk and whisper with his/her Master? The best people who can put the most suitable words, concepts and orders together to connect to the Creator (SWT) are those who have been authorised by the Creator (SWT) Himself to bridge between the creatures and the Creator (SWT). They are the Almighty Allah’s (SWT) special reasons (hujjat/ hojjat), i.e. the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HF) and his Ahl al-Bait (PBUT). The current Imam (may Allah hasten his advent) has issued out a piece of dua, known as ‘Dua Iftitaah’, via one of his representing bodies, Muhammad Ibn Uthman. Dua Iftitaah contains very high concept and leave an extraordinary impression when recited every night over the holy month of Ramadan. Paying enough attention to the meanings embedded in this dua assists in understanding and receiving the message of Ramadan, in-shaa-Allah.
Please do remember your family and friends when reciting duas.
Liverpool Shia Society
Moment by Moment: Expecting the Advent of al-Qa’im (PBUH)
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Moment by Moment: Expecting the Advent of al-Qa’im (PBUH)
According to the Ahl al-Bait’s (PBUH) and the Holy Prophet’s (PBUH&HF) traditions, expectation for the arrival of Imam Mahdi (PBUH) during his disappearance is one of the main duties of the Muslims, in particular Shias who strongly believe in the presence of Imam Mahdi (PBUH). “Moment by Moment: Expecting the Advent of al-Qa’im (PBUH)” is the name of a book written by Dr. Vahid Majd (Associate Professor at Tarbiat Modares University, Iran) which discusses in detail the events prior to the Imam Mahdi’s (PBUH) advent and the reasons of the delay, using Shia references. From next week, every chapter of the book will be published here on Fridays. If you are interested to know the book in brief, read through the book nutshell below:
In many traditions, the events just prior to the reappearance of the promised savior, al-Qa’im (PBUH) have been portrayed. On the other hand, other traditions convey that the advent of the Qa’im (PBUH) will be very sudden and unpredictable, and the foretold events prior to his advent may be altered. In the first part of this book, the significance, purpose, predictability, and possibility of alteration in the signs, as well as their effect on one’s expectation of the arrival of al-Qa’im (PBUH) are discussed. In addition, the reasons for the delay in his advent and its relation with people’s behavior are presented with evidence. In the second part of the book, some divine prescriptions for an early relief are enumerated. As confirmed by the traditions, adhering to these obligations may alleviate the hardships prior to and during the advent of al-Qa’im (PBUH) and may expedite the manifestation of the kingdom of justice over earth. In this light, the significance of continual expectation of receiving al-Qa’im (PBUH), the notion of waiting for the relief, and its effect on one’s life are discussed.
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Some Articles from ‘Islamic Insights’
In the Name of Allah the Compassionate the Merciful
Some Articles from ‘Islamic Insights’
Islamic Insight is a weekly online magazine that seeks to cater to the religious, spiritual, cultural, social and political concerns of the North American Muslim community. Their online issues have been welcomed by visitors greatly and they have some articles free to view and read. The following articles can be of use due to their coincidence with the birthday anniversary of our current Imam (PBUH).
The Imam of Our Time: A Few Common Questions
Establishing a Relationship with Imam Mahdi
If you know some other routes working in this direction, please do inform us via our Contact Us page.
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Deeds (A’maal) of Night of the 15th of Sha’ban
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Deeds (A’maal) of Night of the 15th of Sha’ban
The 15th of Sha’ban is remarked as one of the most significant days in the Islamic culture. The most obvious basis of that is the glorious birthday of the final Reason (Hujjat) of the Almighty Allah (SWT), the one who will fill the Earth full of justice. He is the most beloved of the Ahl al-Bait (PBUT) by them and all the Imams (PBUT) and the Holy Prophet (PBUH&HF) have promised his advent and his lovely and joyful government. Shia are expecting his arrival at any time which is the choice of the Almighty Allah (SWT).
However, further to such great coincidence, the Holy Prophet (PBUH&HF) and the Imams (PBUT) have notified the excellence of the 15th of Sha’ban even before the birth of Imam Mahdi (PBUH). This day has been appreciated as highly as the Night of Qadr when the fate of the world is determined by the Almighty (SWT).
Due to the high importance of the night of the 15th of Sha’ban, some deeds (a’maal) have been advised to be fulfilled in order to have been showered by the blessings of such divine night. The details of a’maal can be found here. The more the a’maal one can do, the more the reward he will receive. However, even just doing the minimum of the deeds will glorify the heart of the believer and will create the ground of happiness of the Almighty Allah (SWT).
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Glorious Birthday Anniversary of Imam Mahdi (PBUH)
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Glorious Birthday Anniversary of Imam Mahdi (PBUH)
Great great congratulations on the anniversary of Imam Mahdi (May Allah hasten his advent). Liverool Towhid Centre has arranged a programme to celebrate the anniversary of a fabulous day on which Earth took a deep breathe and seeds of hope to a better world were seeded. The programme will start with Holy Quran recitation and Ziaarat Aale Yassin. Lectures and poems have been included in the programme before Maghrib Call-for-Prayers. After prayers, the guests are invited to have supper and do networking.
The programme is to commence sharp at 8.00 pm on Sunday, July the 17th, and we would like to see all before the start so that every single person can get the benefits of listening to the message of Quran and ziaarat. Programme will officially end at 10 pm. Please do inform your other friends who may not see the ad.
Hope to see you all again.
Liverpool Shia Society
Ziaarat Aale-Yassin
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Ziaarat Aale-Yassin
Ziaarat (visiting) is one of highly advised means of conversation with the Prophet (PBUH&HF) and Ahl al-Bait (PBUT). Several types of ziaarat have received to us through the Shia scholars. We have been asked to visit the holy shrine of the Prophet (PBUH&HF) and Ahl al-Bait (PBUH); however, if one cannot make travelling to the point, s/he can recite the ziaarat from distance.
Ziaarat Aale Yassin is one of those well-known ziaarats appointed to Imam Mahdi (may Allah advent his return). Its narrator (Abu Ja’far al-Humayri al-Qumi) is one of most famous narrators and is known for his trustworthiness. As he has lived during the final years of Imam Mahdi’s (PBUH) provisional (short) disappearance (before the long one commenced), he has been in frequent communication with Imam Mahdi (PBUH) through writing. Imam (PBUH) has given the Ziaarat Aale Yassin as a reply to one of Abu Ja’far’s letters.
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Eid-o-Zahra (PBUH)
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Eid-o-Zahra (PBUH)
LSS congratulates the anniversary of the imamate of our lovely imam, al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his advent). On such a day, the unique duty of imamate was adopted by the son of Imam Hassan al-Askari (PBUT). Also, this day is reputed as the one on which companions of Imam Sajjad (PBUH) saw a little smile on his face after having suffered massively due to Karbala battle. And that means great for the genuine Muslims.
As an annual tradition, Mohebban al-Mahdi Group has planned an event to celebrate the 9th of Rabi’ ul-Awwal. The event will be on Sunday, 13 February 2011, starting from 7 pm at the latest. This is a very fun and joyful programme which should not be missed out. Bear in mind that the theme of the event is RED.
The venue of the meeting is:
Manchester Islamic Institute (MII)
5 Sidney Street
Off Oxford Road
Manchester M1 7HB
To know more about Eid-o-Zahra (PBUH) please refer to our previous post at http://www.liverpool-shia.com/celebrating-eid-o-zahra-pbuh/
Hope to see you all there.
Liverpool Shia Society
Group Quran Recitation – Eid Fitr Scheme
In the Name of Allah the Compassionate the Merciful
Group Quran Recitation with Quran 120 Scheme
فـَاقرَوا ما تَيَسَّر مِنَ القـُرآن
Recite, then, as much of the Quran as you may do with ease.
Quran 120 is a group which manages Quranic e-mails to its subscribers, and runs schemes related to Quran. As a tradition, Quran 120 runs group Quran recitation every year after Great Eid Fitr. Last year, this scheme was successfully performed, and thus, the team are going to run it again with the help and will of the Almighty Allah, gifting the reward to our Imam, Baqiyyat Allah A’zdam (PBUH).
Every member of the scheme is responsible for reciting half of a Hizb (حزب), starting from the point which is assigned to that member. You will be provided a table in which the detail of your daily recitation has been tabulated, and you can tick when you have accomplished the mission day by day. After 120 days, you have completed a full Quran recitation. Nonetheless, as the scheme is looking for 120 members who recite their own daily share, then you will commit in whole Quran recitation every day.
The scheme is going to commence by 10 September 2010. If you would like to join to this scheme, please express your interest by e-mailing to Quran120@gmail.com. You will be contacted to receive the details of your contribution.
If you have found this scheme interesting, please let the others know about it.
Liverpool Shia Society
Imam Mahdi’s Great Birthday Anniversary
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Imam Mahdi’s Great Birthday Anniversary
Congratulations on the birthday anniversary of Imam Mahdi (May the Almighty Allah advent his return) who is our live Imam. Such a birthday has been concurrent with a great day which has been appreciated since the time of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HF), and thus, has added to the value of this day. Further to celebrating this event which is a must for a true Shia, some other activities have been recommended by Ahl al-Bait as well, which includes full ablution (qasal), vigil and visiting Imam Hussain (PBUH) or reciting Ziaarat Ashuraa. Further items have been well mentioned in Mafaatih ul-Jinaan. The night of 15th of Sha’baan is a special night as well, as Imam Sadiq (PBUH) has narrated from his father, Imam Baqir (PBUH), that such night is the greatest after the Night of Qadr, and great Mersey of the Almighty Allah will be flowing.
Now, just imagine we are approaching to such a birthday; birthday of a person who is the reason of life, who is the connection between the Almighty Allah and anything else, who is God’s only survivor, who is our only saviour, who is the only infallible in the Universe, and many others… So, what is our duty for his birthday anniversary?
Our Shia lovely friends in Liverpool have worked hard to arrange for a memorable programme at Liverpool Towhid Centre. The event will be celebrated on the birthday anniversary of Imam Mahdi (PBUH), Tuesday, 27 July 2010. The programme starts at 8 pm with a ziaarat (probably Aali Yaasin) followed by lecture, mowludi, group prayers and supper, ending at 10.30 pm. The venue of the programme is as follows.
Cochrane St
Heyworth St
Liverpool L5 4LJ
For further information about the address, you may try the post of 10 Feb 2010 or simply visit the Contact Us page of the web site of Liverpool Towhid Centre. Parking is available on site, and those using bus should take bus No. 17 from Queen Square Bus Station.
Another event will be held at Manchester Islamic Institute on Monday, 26 July 2010. The event will start at 7.30 pm and it looks that there is no end limit for it. The programme includes Holy Quran recitation, game, lecture, mowludi both with experts and kids, lecture and a clip show from the first MII-arranged Omrah journey which was performed recently. Just as a tradition of MII when holding big programmes, please send the number of the people attending the programme to mii_cs@yahoo.co.uk. MII has been located on the address below:
5 Sidney St
Off Oxford Road
Manchester M1 7HB
Hope to see you all in the events.
Liverpool Shia Society
Quran Recitation
In the Name of Allah the Compassionate the Merciful
Quran Recitation Gifted to Imam Mahdi (May the Almighty Allah Hasten His Advent)
Dear faithful brothers and sisters,
Hope you enjoy minutes of Sha’baan al-Mo’azzam, the month of the Messenger of Allah. Probably, further to the spiritual position of this months preceding holy Ramadan which could interpret its relation the Prophet, five of the Prophet’s sons have been born in this month to give this honour to the sons of Adam Abu-ul-Bashar (PBUH) concurrency of life with the purposes of the whole creation. We have just passed three outstanding birthday anniversaries of three VIPs of Karbala, are waiting for another one of them and to another birthday anniversary which relates to a person whose movement will direct the world finally, and this will, by the will of God, take place in a near future.
To highlight this, and to gain best of ours from these moments, Essa, one of LSS members, has planned a full round recitation of Quran to be gifted to Imam Mahdi (PBUH) with the hope of pleasing him. Those who are interested to assist him and contribute in getting their share of this great work should text their interest to Essa on 07747786812. If you are intending a particular part (joz’) of Quran to recite, mention it in your text message, and that will be taken subject to availability. Otherwise, Essa will inform you which part you would better to recite to complete the circle. Since this decision was made in the afternoon of July 17th, 15 parts of Quran were quickly taken until midnight. Those who cannot text Essa can leave a comment on the post. The comments will be dealt with as soon as possible to assign the parts. Please note that reciting the part assigned to you must be accomplished before Sha’baan al-Mo’azzam 15th.
May the Almighty Allah hasten the advent of our Imam (PBUH), gift mutually your gifts to His Hojjah, and make the lovely heart of our Imam (PBUH) happy with us.
Let’s pray for each other, for the faithful men and women either passed away or alive, and for visiting our Imam (PBUH) with a smile on his bright face very soon.
Liverpool Shia Society
