The Impact of Polytheisms on Feelings about Allah (SWT) and Ahl al-Bait (PBUT)
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The Impact of Polytheisms on Feelings about Allah (SWT) and Ahl al-Bait (PBUT)
There are non-believers who have developed some good morals in themselves and this fact is not denied. Although the original and perfect human attitudes are the permanent and divine characteristics of Ahl al-Bait (PBUT) and their special followers (Shi’ites), those few developments of non-believers (which are the borrowed characters fitted and aimed only at the pleasures of this world) are the centre of attention for many people. For such people, mentioning the excellence of the behaviour of Ahl al-Bait (PBUT) and their special followers (Shi’ites) is not pleasant and they rather want to hear and praise the good actions of non-believers than those of the Lights of Allah (Ahl al-Bait (PBUT)). But why? Why do these people feel uncomfortable when talking about the superiority and distinction of Ahl al-Bait (PBUT) and become so attracted and inclined to other than them?
The answer to this question lies in the verse 39:45 of the Holy Quran which discusses a symptom of polytheism in worship. This verse is interpreted by Imam Ja’far Sadiq (PBUH) and Imam Muhammad Taqi (PBUH) as follows:
Imam Ja’far Sadiq (PBUH) was asked about [the interpretation of] a saying of Allah (SWT), as ‘when Allah is mentioned alone, the hearts of those who do not believe in The Hereafter (The Day of Judgment) are filled with disgust and when those from other than Him are mentioned they become joyful and delighted’ (Holy Quran, 39:45). Imam Ja’far Sadiq (PBUH) answered, when Allah (SWT) is mentioned alone by means of urging people to obey only whom Allah has ordered to obey among the progeny of Muhammad [i.e. Ahl al-Bait] (PBUH&HF), then the hearts of those who do not believe in Hereafter are filled with disgust; however, when people whose obedience has not been ordered by Allah (SWT) [i.e. people other than Ahl al-Bait (PBUT)] are mentioned, their hearts are filled with joy [i.e. they feel happy and delighted].” (Ref: al-Kafi, Vol. 8, p. 304)
Imam Muhammad Taqi (PBUH) was asked about al-Murji’ah [those who hope the forgiveness of Allah while believing that action according to His orders is not necessary and that Allah has left people to themselves]. The Imam (PBUH) answered, ‘pray with them (under Taqiyya), attend their funerals, visit their ill; but, behold, when they die, do not appeal forgiveness for them because they were such that if our names [the holy names of Ahl al-Bait (PBUT)] were mentioned before them, their hearts were filled with disgust, and if something/someone was mentioned before them from other than us, their hearts were filled with joy and pleasure!’” (Ref: Bihar al-Anwaar, Vol. 23, Ch. 21, p. 362)
Both narrations in conjunction with the verse 39:45 of the Holy Quran imply that the root of such feelings is the polytheistic view towards the religion of Allah, which also result in lack of belief in the real Hereafter with the specifications that Allah has created. An important aspect of monotheism is to believe that obedience only belongs to who are from Allah, and are sent by Him to express His commands to mankind. Obeying the ambassadors of Allah is obeying Allah and obeying other than them against their orders is obeying Satan.
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Acts of the Holy Month of Rajab
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Acts of the Holy Month of Rajab
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HF) said, “The month of Rajab is the month of Allah (SWT); Sha’baan is my month; and Ramadhan is the month of my people. Therefore, if anyone observes fasting on a day of this month, he will be seeking the pleasure of Allah (SWT)…”
Here is the month of Rajab; the month for self-purification. May God help all of us purify ourselves from evil desires and bad habits, and help us overcome our worldly desires.
First day of the month of Rajab is the birthday anniversary of Imam Baqir (PBUH), the 5th Imam of Shia and a famous figure in Muslim world. Congratulations to all.
Imam Mohammad Baqir said, “Learn the good words, even from those who do not act upon it.”
“Convey my greetings to my Shias. Order them to fear Allah, the Great. Their rich should visit their poor. Their sound should visit their ill. Their living should attend the funeral of their demised. They should meet each other in their houses. Indeed their meeting each other enlivens our affair. May Allah have mercy on one who enlivens our affair and puts the best of it into effect. Say to them, we will suffice nothing for them with Allah except through their good deeds. They will not obtain our intercession but through piety and hard work. Indeed the most intense of all people in regret on the Day of Judgment is the one who describes a certain deed, and then he does other than it.” (Uyun al-Akhbar wa Funun al-Atha)
The Holy Month of Rajab is upon us. The largest number of Islamic occasions in an Islamic year is within this month.
Important Dates and Events in Rajab
1st – Birthday anniversary of Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (PBUH)
3rd – Martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali Al-Naqi Al-Hadi (PBUH)
10th – Birthday anniversary of Imam Muhammad Al-Taqi Al-Jawad (PBUH)
13th – Birthday anniversary of Amir ul-Mo’mineen Ali Ibn Abi Talib (PBUH)
14th – Birthday anniversary of Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) (according to another source 1st of Zhul Hajjah has been mentioned too)
15th – Demise of Lady Zainab (PBUH)
25th – Martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim (PBHU)
26th – Night of Me’raaj and Ba’that (proclaim) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HF)
28th – Imam Hussain Ibn Ali (PBUH) leaves Medina for Karbala
Islamic Insights – Allah loves us too much to let us fall behind in good deeds – He has gifted us with an opportunity in the form of Rajab that easily trumps the ‘business’ excuse! This blessed month is filled with simple ways to develop a stronger sense of God-consciousness; so why let it slip by unnoticed?
The Gifts of Rajab
Rajab is a month of many special days, including the birth anniversaries of our first, fifth and ninth Imams, the day when the Prophet (PBUH&HF) officially proclaimed Islam, and the day when he ascended to the heavens (Me’raaj). To top it all off, the Almighty Allah (SWT) has made it an especially honoured month for us to seek His forgiveness, to earn rewards, and – above all – to attain nearness to Him through worship.
Do not forget to pray for your brothers and sisters.
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Birthday Anniversary of Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad (PBUH)
In the Name of Allah the Compassionate the Merciful
Birthday Anniversary of Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad (PBUH)
Congratulations on the birthday anniversary of Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Jawad, the only son of Imam Ali al-Riza (PBUT) and the 9th imam for Twelver Shia.
Shining on his nickname, he is well known for his generosity as his distinguished attribute. He undertook the post of imamat at his very young age of nine, and thus, it looked surprising for ordinary people when he found him answering all their questions at the wisest. Therefore, some people were trying to test his knowledge based on their own ignorance. For example, once he was asked a question concerning Islamic jurisprudence. The Imam was asked, “What is atonement for a person who hunts a game while he is dressed in the pilgrimage garb (Ihram).” Imam Jawad (PBUH) responded, “your question is utterly vague and lacks definition. You should first clarify whether the killed game was outside the sanctified area or inside it; whether the hunter was aware of his sin or did so in ignorance; if he killed the game purposely or by mistake; if the hunter was a slave or a free man; if he was adult or minor; whether he committed the sin for the first time or he had done so before; if the hunted game was a bird or something else; if it was a small animal or a big one; if the sinner is sorry for the misdeed or he insists on it; if he killed it secretly at night or openly during daylight; if he was wearing the pilgrimage garb for Hajj or for the Umra? Unless you clarify and define these aspects, how can you have a definite answer?”
You can obtain some information about his golden biography on:
http://www.al-islam.org/kaaba14/12.htm
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