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Imam al-Mahdi (ajtf) in the Holy Qur’an – 2

February 18, 2025 / editor
“We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and 
loss of property, life and crops. Give good news to those who 
patiently endure...”  (Q2:155)
Muhammad ibn Muslim asked Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (a) the meaning of this verse. Imam (a) replied, “All believers will be tested with something they fear from, high prices of things (food), dealing with corruption, making low profits, sudden deaths of near and dear ones, shortage of products … and give good news to those who patiently persevere. The good news here refers to the re-appearance of Imam al-Mahdi (ajtf).

Imam al-Mahdi (ajtf) in the Holy Qur’an – 1

February 18, 2025 / editor
Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said, “ The pious ones are the shias of Imam Ali (a) and the unseen is Imam al-Mahdi (ajtf). The proof of these words is seen in the verse below:
They ask, “ Why has no [other] sign been sent down to him from his Lord?” Say, [O Prophet] The knowledge of the unseen is with Allah alone. So wait! I too am waiting with you.” (Q10:20)

Recommended A’maal in the Blessed Month of Sha’baan

February 9, 2025 / editor
Recite Salawaat many times
Recite 70 times daily
I plead to Allah for 
forgiveness and beseech Him to accept my 
repentance!

Lessons from Du’a 42 of Sahifa Sajjadiyya

February 3, 2025 / editor
The Qur’an can restore the health of those 
who ponder over its messages. Imam al-Sajjad (a) describes it as a healing (shifā), because 
it is a cure for all man’s inner sicknesses 
of pride, hypocrisy and doubt. Blessings are not just assigned to the one 
who recites the Qur’an; rather they are earned by pondering over its verses, obeying its injunctions and internalizing its message 
so that a person becomes transformed.

Lessons we Learn from Hadhrat ‘Abbas (a)

February 3, 2025 / editor
Whenever we think about loyalty, the first person that comes to mind is Hadhrat ‘Abbas (a). When Imam al-Husayn (a) did not 
allow him to go to the battlefield on the Day of Ashura, he did not complain. When he went to get water for the children, he did not drink the water from the river. This shows his loyalty to the Imam of the time. 
Being brought up by Imam ‘Ali (a), Hadhrat Abbas (a) was 
surrounded by love and respect for the Ahlulbayt (a). The love that Hadhrat  ‘Abbas (a) and Imam al-Husayn (a) shared 
was a reflection of how much Janabe Ummul Baneen (sa) loved Imam al-Husayn (a). 
Mothers play a very important part in the upbringing of their children.

Similarities between Imam al-Husayn (a) and the Holy Qur’an

February 3, 2025 / editor
The Holy Qur’an encourages us to do good and forbids us from doing evil (Q3:104)  Imam al-Husayn (a) said, “My purpose of going to 
Karbala was encouraging good and forbidding evil.” 
 The Holy Qur’an is a 
guide for those who guard against evil, (Q2:2) Imam 
al-Husayn (a) is also a guide for those who have taqwa.

Imam al-Husayn (a) Leaves Madina

February 3, 2025 / editor
As night fell, Imam al-Husayn (a) went to the Masjid of the Holy Prophet (s) to bid him farewell. 
He stood in prayer for a long time. While he was in prostration, he fell into a light sleep, and he saw the Holy Prophet (saww).  He said, “My dear son, You have a station in Paradise that cannot be attained except through martyrdom.”

What happened on Eid al Mab’ath?

February 3, 2025 / editor
The Holy Prophet (saww) received his first revelation from Allah (swt) The doors of the heavens opened and angels were sent down to the earth to celebrate his Prophethood.

The Exalted Status of Abu Talib (a)

February 3, 2025 / editor
Abu Talib, as Allah (swt) willed, 
was the guardian of the Holy Prophet (saww) from when he was a small child.  Abu Talib loved the Holy Prophet (s) just like his own son. He sacrificed his own life, wealth and status for him. He supported the 
Prophet (s) for about 42 years and showed great bravery and sacrifice during the last ten years of his life . The only 
factor which kept him so 
steadfast was his strong faith and his pure belief in the sacred mission of the Prophet (s).

Advice of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a)

February 3, 2025 / editor
O Hisham, beware of the 
luxuries of this temporary world. It has been mentioned in Surah al-An’aam: “The life 
of the world is nothing but play and diversion, and the abode of the Hereafter is surely 
better for those who are God conscious. Why then don’t you use your intellect?” (Q6:32) If we use the life in this world as we ought to and accomplish the goals that Allah (swt) has 
set for us, it becomes a 
purposeful and meaningful life that helps us to reach eternal happiness in the Hereafter.

The Immaculate Etiquette of Janabe Zainab (sa)

January 18, 2025 / editor
One aspect of her life that we must take into consideration is the fact that being the daughter of Amir al-Mu’mineen (a), she showed courage, bravery, strength and sacrifice in such great magnitude that not even for one moment did she complain.

The Transience of this World and Salience of the Hereafter

January 18, 2025 / editor
Imam Ali (a) has said, “… Verily this world has turned back and announced its departure, and 
the Hereafter has come forward and its approach is visible. Indeed, today is the preparation and tomorrow is the race. The place to run to is Paradise while the end [for the loser] is Hell. ...” 
Proper repentance is the 
precondition for a pious life of virtue. A famous tradition beautifully states, “He who 
repents from sin is like one who has no sin,”

Ayatullah Shaykh Ghulam Ridha Salawāti

January 15, 2025 / editor
Ayatullah Shaykh Ghulam Ridha Salawāti was one of the renown teachers in the Hawza Ilmiyyah in the Holy city of Qum. He had very good akhlaq and treated everyone with a lot of respect. He studied under many scholars and even attended Dars al-Kharij of Ayatullah Muhammad Ridha Gulpaygani. He passed away on Friday 6th Rabi’ al-Awwal 1445 and was buried the next day. Rahbar and many other great scholars sent their condolences. 
His funeral took place in the Haram of Janabe Fatimah Ma’sumah (sa). Ayatullah Ja’far Subhani led the prayers. 
May Allah (swt) raise his status in Jannah. Āmīn.

Ayatullah Syed Muhammad Mahdi Khersān

January 15, 2025 / editor
Ayatullah Syed Muhammad Mahdi Khersān was born on 9th Rajab 1347 AH in Najaf. It has been reported that when he was very young, he learnt the Holy Qur’an from his mother. 
Their house was a center of knowledge. He got his interest for religious studies from his father, Syed Hasan Khersān, who used to have classes for students daily [for about 13 years] at their house in the evenings. 
He was a student of Syed Mohsin al-Hakim, Syed al-Khui and many others. He has compiled and written many books. One of his books, 21 volumes about Ibn Abbas (the cousin of the Holy Prophet (saww)) earned him an award for his astounding efforts.

Shaheed Ayatullah Syed Ibrahim Raisi

January 15, 2025 / editor
Shaheed Ayatullah Ibrahim Raisi was born in Mashhad. When he was about 5 years old, his father passed away. He lived in a simple house in a simple neighborhood. Greatness is only achieved from humble beginnings. 
Syed Hasan Nasrullah, Ayatullah Sistani, and many other great scholars sent their condolences. 
His elderly mother is still alive (about 90 years old). He had 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. Whenever he would visit Qum, he would visit the great scholars and take advice from them. Some of them would consider him their son. 
On the Wiladah of Imam al-Ridha (a) he was elected as the President, exactly 3 years later, he responded to the call of his Lord. May Allah (swt) raise his status in Jannah. Āmīn.

Allama Shaykh Ali Kurani

January 15, 2025 / editor
Allama Shaykh Ali Kurani was born in 1944 (1363 AH) in Lebanon. He studied under Syed Mohsin al-Hakim, Syed Khui, Shaheed Sadr, and many other prominent scholars. His most important research was on Imam 
al-Mahdi (ajtf). He was a prolific author and wrote a number of books which are freely available on his website https://www.alameli.net/
He passed away on Sunday 19th May 2024 in Qum. Rahbar, Ayatullah Sistani and many other great scholars sent their condolences.  His funeral prayers were held in Masjid Imam Hasan al-Askari (a).  Syed Ali Milani led the prayers. His body was then transferred to Lebanon for burial.

The Immaculate Etiquette of Imam al-Jawad (a)

January 15, 2025 / editor
Imam al-Jawad (a) is reported to 
have said, “The best worship is 
(that which is done with) sincerity.”   
Bihar al Anwar 67/249
He (a) became the Imam in his 
childhood. He was the youngest Imam when he was martyred. 
The 5th and 9th Holy Imam (a) 
shared the same name; Muhammad ibn Ali. They also had the same Kuniya; Abu Ja'far.

Salawaat of Imam Ali al-Hadi (a)

January 3, 2025 / editor
O Allah, bless Ali ibnMuhammad, the Legatee of the legatees, the Imam of the Godwary, scion of the leaders of the faith and (God’s) testament to all the creatures. 
O Allah, inasmuch as You made him a source of light for the faithful, and he gave them the good news of Your plentiful reward and warned them of Your retribution and punishment for sins, reminded them of Your signs, allowed what you have permitted, and forbade what You have prohibited, expounded Your laws and obligations, urged them on to Your worship, enjoined them to obey You and forbade them from disobeying You, bless him with the best of blessings, You have granted to any of Your friends and the progeny of Your prophets! O God of all the Worlds!

Daily Du’a for the blessed month of Rajab

January 3, 2025 / editor
O Allah, send blessings on Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad In the Name of Allah, the Most Kind and the Most Merciful! O You from whom I expect every good, and seek safety from Your displeasure  in the face of every evil! O You who give abundantly for that which is trivial! O You who grant to whomever requests You. O You who give also to those who neither ask you nor know You,  out of Your compassion and mercy! Grant me, for my petition to You, all the good of the world and all the good of the Hereafter! Save me, for my petition to You, from all the evils of the world and the Hereafter, for what You grant is never deficient, and enhance me out of You grace,  
O All-munificent! O Majestic and Munificent! O All-generous bestower of blessings, 
O dispenser of favours and bounties, save my grey hair from the Fire! O Allah, send blessings on Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad.

Imam Ali al-Hadi (a)

January 3, 2025 / editor
Imam Ali al-Hadi (a) is reported to have said, 
"Allah has made this world a testing place while the Hereafter is the result of our test. He has also made the misfortunes of this world the means 
of gaining rewards in the Hereafter and made the 
rewards of the Hereafter the compensation for the misfortunes of this world".  (Tuhaf al-Uqool Maxim #11)  
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