Martyrdom Anniversary of the Commander of Faithful, Ali Ibn Abitaalib, Amir al-Mo’meneen

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In the Name of Allah the Compassionate the Merciful

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

Rajab Month

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In the Name of Allah the Compassionate the Merciful

Rajab al-Morajjab

Rajab month has approached us, and this means that, in one order, we are approaching holy Ramadan, i.e. the greatest feast of Allah. In another order, Rajab means that the Almighty Allah is re-opening the special gates of Mersey. Definitely, the biggest Mersey gate that the Almighty Allah has ever opened has been the birth of the commander of faithfuls, Ali ibn Abi Talib (PBUH).

Several recommendations have been given by Ahl al-Bait for the believers to perform in this month. Just refer to Mafaatih al-Jinan and find lots of the means of getting the bonuses of Allah in this month. You may fancy reciting the dua of “yaa man arjuh” (یا من ارجوه) [http://www.duas.org/rajab3.htm] after every prayer. Interestingly, you can find some dua pieces issued from the site of Imam Mahdi (May Allah Advent His Great Return) as dua recommendations from our current Imam. Also, there are some short phrases that you can whisper while walking, biking, driving or on board. Fasting and visiting Imam Hussain (PBUH) by reciting Ziaarat Ashuraa has been highly recommended. For a list of a’maal in Rajab, you may visit: http://www.duas.org/rajab4.htm

And another important point, do not forget to pray for your brothers and sisters whole around the world, particularly, the Shia ones.

Let’s hope we will get enough of this month to prepare ourselves for the next step, Sha’baan.

Liverpool Shia Society