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Eid Al-Ghadeer Al-Mubarak Season

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 15:19:55 GMT

Eid Al-Ghadeer Al-Mubarak Season

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[Praise be to Allah, who blessed us to be among those who cling and hold to the "Wilayaat" (love, friendship and authority) of Ameer Al Momineen Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (AS) and all the Imams (AS), peace be on them all.]

We congratulate our twelfth imam, Imam Muhammed Al-Mahdi (AS), our righteous ulama, and to the whole world on the greatest Eid in Islam which is Eid Al-Ghadeer Al-Mubarak, the day which Islam was completed and perfected after Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) declared in front of 90,000-120,000 people, that Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (AS) is the Vicegerent, Caliph, Imam, and Leader After him (PBUH).

On this glorious, blessed, and joyful event, we have established a special season to commemorate Eid Al-Ghadeer. To view this special season, visit http://www.almujtaba.com

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Tragedy of Al-Baqi' Season

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 07:07:00 GMT

Tragedy of Al-Baqi' Season
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In The Name of Allah The Beneficent, The Merciful.

“They desire to put out the light of Allah with their mouths, and Allah will not consent save to perfect His light, though the unbelievers are averse”
(Holy Qur’an – 9:32- Repentance)

On 8 Shawwal, 1344 A.H. (April 21, 1925), the evil hands of Wahabis, with the help of Abdul Aziz Aal S'aud who is one of Saudi Arabia rulers, have extended and dared to attack and demolish one of the holiest shrines and mosques in the world, the shrine of Imam Al-Hassan AlMujtaba (AS), Imam Ali Zaynul Abideen (AS), Imam Muhammed Al-Baqir (AS), and Imam Ja'far Al-Sadiq (AS). In the same year, the Saudi government allowed and gave permission to Wahabis to demolish other mausoleums, like the mausoleums and shrines of the holy prophet Muhammed (PBUH) mother, wife, grandfather, and other ancestors. Also, they managed to erase the signs and demolish shrines of 200 companions and Sahabahs of prophet Muhammed (PBUH&HF). The Saudi government banned Muslims from reestablishing the shrines from that time till today.

We send our condolences to the living Hujjah, the twelfth Imam, Imam Muhammed Al-Mahdi (AS) on this miserable and unfortunate event that occurred in the shrines of his grandfathers. We ask Almighty Allah to hasten the reappearance of Imam Al-Mahdi (AS) to fill this world with justice as it is filled now with injustice.

Also, we send our condolences to our righteous scholars and Ulama and to the World on this tragedy and attack to the holy sites and shrines in Al-Baqee' Cemetery in Al-Madina Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia.

We call the world to condemn this evil attack that caused the destruction of the holy shrine of Imam Al-Hassan AlMujtaba (AS), Imam Ali Zaynul Abideen (AS), Imam Muhammed Al-Baqir (AS), and Imam Ja'far Al-Sadiq (AS)in Al-Madina Al-Munawwara, Saudi Arabia, and ask the United Nations to allow Muslims to reestablish the shrine in Al-Madina Al-Munawwara, take the matter seriously, and put it on the top of their priorities list.

We urge all Muslims to follow the instructions of the senior-most religious authority (Al-Marji'iyyah Al-Diniyyah) always, especially during these turbulent times.

Finally and most importantly, this direct attack emphasizes the need for the Muslim community to adhere to the advice of Imam Ali (p) in his last words where he urged for excelling in piety and organization of affairs.

The Holy Qur’an testifies

“and they devised plans and Allah too had arranged a plan; and Allah is the best of planners”.

On this tragic occasion, AlMujtaba Islamic Network have established a special season concerning this issue. To view this special season, please visit http://www.almujtaba.com

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Birth Anniversary Of Imam Muhammed Al-Mahdi (AS) Season

Sat, 09 Sep 2006 10:13:00 GMT

Birth Anniversary Of Imam Muhammed Al-Mahdi (AS) Season

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We congratulate the Noble Messenger of Allah, Muhammed (PBUH) and infallible and pure household (AS), our righteous Ulama, and the Muslim World on the birth anniversary of the Proof of Allah, the living Hujjah, the imam of our time, the 12th vicegerent of Prophet Muhammed, the twelfth imam, and the fourteenth infallible.

Imam Muhammed Al-Mahdi (AS)

who was born on the 15th of Shaban, Year 255 A.H. (869 A.D.)

And on this glorious, blessed, and happy occasions, AlMujtaba Islamic Network Team have established a special season commemorating Imam Al-Mahdi (AS).

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Please don't forget to pray for us on these special days of the holy month of Sha'ban.

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Imam Hussain Alayh Al-Salam

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:46:00 GMT

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Name:- Al-Hussain
Title :- Syed-dus-Shuhada
Agnomen:- Abu abdullah
Father's Name:- Ali-ibn-Abitalib (Amir-al-momeenin)
Mother's Name:- Fatimah (daughter of Prophet)
Brith :- 3rd Shahban 4th hijree, in Medina
Death:- Marttyed in Karbla(Iraq) at the age of 57,on Friday 10th of Muharram 61 hajree.

Imam Hussain the Apostolic imam,When the new of his birth reached Holy Prophet,he came to his daughter's home took the his newly born grandson in his hands and named him Al-Hussain, and started crying Hazrat Fatimah was Surprise and ask her father what happen didn't the birth of my son pleased you,the Prophet replied that as I kissed this son of mine Angle gabriel came to me and told me that This son of your will be Martyed by the order of a bastard,while he will thirsy for three days.Hazrat Fatimah also started crying and ask her father weather any of us will their to help him but Prophet replied 'no' Fatimah None of us will be their , Then Fatimah Asked then Who will Cry on my Son and the prophet replied That God has Promised that a nation will be their to morn at your son.

Imam Hussain spent his childhood in the laps of Holy Prophet and Holy Prophet has gifted him all his qualities in such a way that he seem to be copy of Holy Prophet in every aspect of life.He have also faced the pain which the People have given after the death of holy Prophet like rest of the Family did , he saw the peoples bring fire on his house , the death of his father and the most of all the death of his beloved brother Imam Hussan,ather the death of Imam Hassan , He became Imam and he was imam for the period of ten(10) years,

But The last six months Coinciding with the cliphate of Muawiyah.Imam Hussain Lived under the most difficult outward conditions of suppression and persecution. This was due to the fact that first of all religious laws and regulations had lost much of their weight and credit and the edicts of the Umayyad government had gained complete authority and power.. Secondly Muawiyah and his aides and his family . And above all Muawiyah wanted to strengthen the basis of the caliphate of his son,Yazid who because of his lack of principles and scruples was opposed by a large number of muslims.Muawiyah had asked the well-known among the people to give their allegiance to Yazid but not imposed this request upon Imam Hussain.he Especially told Yazid in his last will that if Imam Hussain refused to pay allegiance ,he should pass over it in silence and overlook the matter.

Yazid neglected the his father's advice and immediatly after the death of his father ordered the governer of Medina either to force a pledge of allegiance from Imam Hussain or send his head to Damascus.After Governer of Medina informed Imam Hussain of his demand,imam Hussain in order to think over the question asked for a delay and overnight started for Mecca,he sorted refuge in the sanctuary of God along with his family,For nearly four month Imam stayed their and this new spread throughtout the islamic world. The huge amount of letters began to flow especially from Iraq,inviting Imam to come to Iraq and accept their ledership.

The stay of Imam continued till the season for Hajj when muslims all around world come to Mecca.Imam discovered that some of the followers of Yazid had entered Mecca as pilgrims with the mission to kill him during the rites of hajj.Imam shorten the stay and changed his Hajj to Umehra as he decided to leave.Amidst the vast crowd of peoplehe stood up in a short speech he announced that he waas setting for Iraq , he also that also declared that he would be martyed and asked muslims to helped him in attaining his goal.On the next day he set out for Iraq along his family .Some of the outstanding peoples of Mecca stood in the way of Imam Hussain and warned hi of the danger.he answered that he refused to pay the allegiance and give his approval to a grovernment of injustice and tyranny.He added he knew that wherever he turned or went he would be killed .He would leave Mecca in order to perserve the the respect of the House of God.

Approximately seventy kilometers from Kufah in a desert named Karbala the Imam and is entourage were surrounded by the army of Yazid.For eighty days they stayed in this spot during which the circle narrowed and the number of enemy's increased to thirty thousand soldiers.

On the ninth day of Muharram the last challenge to choose between "allegiance or war" was made by the enemy to imam.The imam asked for delay in order to workship overnight and became determined to enter battle on the next day.

On the tenth day of Muharram 61st hajree the imam lined up before enemy with his small band of followers,less than ninety person.That day they fought from morning untill their finnal breath,and the imam young hashimities and companions were all martyed.Amoung those killed were two childrens of Imam Hassan one only threen year hazrat Qasim and other was eleven year who get martyed while saving his uncle from the sword of Shimir ,and the also the son of flag bearer of the imam's army Abbas,And MOST SMALLEST MARTYED OF KARBALA THE INFANT OF IMAM HUSSAIN Hazrat-e-ALI ASGHAR who was only six month was killed by this army of Yazid by Arrow while Imam Hussain was asking water him.

And When their is no one left their Imam Hussain attained the martyr.After ending the war ,the army plundered the the Haram of Imam and burned their tents.And taken them as prisoners.

The event of Karbala the capture of the household and childrens of the prophet , their being taken as prisoners from town to town and the speeches made by the daughter of hazrat Ali hazrat-e-Zyinab and fourth imam who were amoung the prisoners disgraced the Umayyads.Such abuse of the household of the Prophet annulled the propaganda which Muawiyah had carried out for years.and this event also was the major factor in the overthrow og Umayyad's rule,It also streangthened the roots of shi'ism.Amoung it's immediate results were the revolts and rebelions combined with bloody wars continued for 12 years.Among those who were instrumental in the death of imam not one was able to escape revenge and punishment

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Imam Ali (AS) Season

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 11:31:00 GMT

Imam Ali (AS) Season

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We send our congratulations to Imam Muhammed AlMahdi (AS), our holy Ulama, and the Muslim World on the birth anniversary of the Commander of faithful, the vicegerent of AlMighty Allah, the first imam, the brother of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH), the door to the city of knowledge of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH), and the one and only born in Ka'ba,

Imam Ali Son Of Abi Talib (AS)

who was born on the 13th of Rajab, After the birth of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) by 30 years (600 A.D)

Notice: On this anniversary, please do not forget to pray for the brothers and sisters who are suffering in Iraq, Lebanon, and all the other parts of the world.

On this happy, blessed, and joyful anniversary, AlMujtaba Islamic Network have established a special season commemorating Imam Ali (AS) Birth Anniversary.

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Imam Ali Al-Hadi (as) - The Guardian of Islam

Fri, 04 Aug 2006 09:41:00 GMT

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By: Hyder Reza Zabet

Imam Ali-un-Naqi Al-Hadi (A.S.), the tenth holy Imam, was the son of Imam Muhammad Taqi Al-Jawad (A.S.) and Hazrat Samana al-Maghribiya (A.S.). He was the Infallible Leader of the Muslims who safeguarded the Islamic Sharia from the innovations spread by the ruling Abbasid caliphs was martyred by poisoning on the third day of the month of Rajab in the year 254 A.H. at Samarra (Iraq) by the Abbasid caliph Mu'taz.

Imamate:

The Tenth Holy Imam (A.S.) like his father was also elevated to the rank of Imam in his childhood. He was six years old when his father Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (A.S.) was martyred.

Holy Imam Tortured by Abbasid Caliphs:

After the death of al-Ma’mun, al-Mu`tasim succeeded him, and was later followed by the caliph al-Wathiq. In the first five years of the reign of al-Wathiq, Imam Ali al-Hadi (an-Naqi ) lived peacefully . After al-Wathiq, al-Mutawakkil came to power. The Holy Imam devoted himself to the sacred mission of preaching in Medina and did thus earn the faith of the people as well as their allegiance and recognition of his great knowledge and attributes. This reputation of the Imam evoked the jealousy and malice of al-Mutawakkil against him.

The governor of Medina wrote to al-Mutawakkil that Imam `Ali al-Hadi (A.S.) had been maneuvering a coup against the government and a multitude of Shi'ites were pledged to his support. Although enraged by this news al-Mutawakkil still preferred the diplomacy of not arresting the Holy Imam. Under the garb of pretended respect and love towards the Imam, he planned to put him under life imprisonment after inviting him to his palace.

Prior to his imprisonment, in a series of correspondence with the Imam, he expressed the view that he was convinced of all the claims of the Imam and was ready to settle them amicably. He wrote to the Imam that having been acquainted with his great personality, his matchless knowledge and his peerless attributes, he was impatiently looking forward to the honour of seeing him, and he most cordially invited him to Samarra'.

Holy Imam Prisoned in Samarra:

When the Imam arrived at Samarra' and al-Mutawakkil was informed about it, he took no notice of the Imam's arrival. When asked about where the Imam should stay, he ordered that the Imam should be put up in the inn meant for beggars, destitute and homeless people.

Al-Mutawakkil who was a deadly enemy of the Ahlul-Bayt (A.S.) removed the Imam from this inn and entrusted him to the custody of a stonehearted brute named Zurafah. But, by the grace of Allah, his enmity was, in a short time, transformed into love and devotion for the Imam (A.S.). When al-Mutawakkil learnt about it, he shifted the Imam into the custody of another cruel man called Sa'id. The Imam remained under his strict vigilance for a number of years, during which he was subjected to boundless tortures.

But even in this miserable imprisonment, the Imam (A.S.) kept devoting himself at all times to the worship of Allah. The watchman of the prison used to comment that Imam `Ali al-Hadi (A.S.) seemed to be an angel in human garb. When Fath ibn Khaqan became the vizier of al-Mutawakkil, he being a Shi`ah could not stand the idea of the Imam's captivity. He endeavored to have him released from imprisonment and arranged for his comfortable residence in a personally purchased house at Samaraa' .

Historical Event:

Still al-Mutawakkil could hardly refrain from his antagonism to the Imam and he appointed spies to watch the Imam and his connections. But through all these attempts, his hope of creating some fabrication to prove the Imam's activity against himself could not be realized. In the time of al-Mutawakkil there was a woman named Zaynab who claimed to be a descendant of Imam Husayn (A.S.). Al-Mutawakkil sought the confirmation of Zaynab's claim from the Imam (A.S.) who said:

``That as the beasts are prohibited to eat the flesh of the descendants of Imam Husayn (A.S.) he would throw Zaynab to the beasts and test her claim.''

On hearing this, Zaynab began to tremble and confessed that she was a fake. Al-Mutawakkil then ordered the Imam (A.S.) to be thrown to the beasts to test the claim. To his great surprise, he witnessed the beasts prostrating their heads before the Imam.

Once al-Mutawakkil happened to suffer from a serious malady that was eventually declared incurable by his physicians. When the Imam was approached for some remedy, he prescribed an application, which resulted in a spontaneous cure. Once al-Mutawakkil was informed that the Imam was preparing a revolt against him. Thereupon, he ordered a detachment of the army to launch a raid on the Imam's residence. When the soldiers entered his house, they found him sitting on a mat, reciting the Holy Qur'an.

Holy Imam Martyred:

Not only al-Mutawakkil, but also his successors' opposition to the Imam (A.S.) was fierce. After the death of al-Mutawakkil, al-Mustansir, al-Musta`in and al-Mu`tazz carried on the same mission of harassment against the family of the Imam. Al-Mu`tazz, understanding the uncontrollable and intense devotion of the people towards the Imam, eventually contrived the Imam's assassination. He got him poisoned through an ambassador that resulted in the Imam's martyrdom.

The martyrdom occurred on 3rd Rajab 254 AH, and his funeral prayer was conducted by his son, Imam Hasan al-`Askari (A.S.). The Imam (A.S.) was only forty-two years old at the time of martyrdom. The period of his Imamate was thirty-five years . He was buried in Sammarra' Iraq.

Imam Hadi's (A.S.) Sayings:

~Do not expect honesty and purity of intention from someone who has suffered from your malice; do not expect loyalty from one to whom you have been disloyal; do not expect goodwill from someone whom you regard with ill will: his heart towards you is the same as your heart towards him.

~Others will fear him who fears Allah. He who obeys Allah will be obeyed. He who obeys Allah will not care for the dissatisfaction of the creatures. He who enrages the Creator should be sure of encountering the dissatisfaction of the creatures.

~You should present thorough obedience to those who present for you their thorough love and advice.

~Do not feel secure from those who disgraced their personalities.

~He who feels secure from Allah's unexpected retribution and painful penalty will feel arrogant until Allah's act and inevitable decree (death) will befall him. He whomever receives evidence from his Lord will belittle the worldly misfortunes even if he is cut into pieces.

~There are definite places in which Allah likes the servants to supplicate to Him. One of these places is the tomb of Al-Husayn (A.S.),Sayyid ush-Shuhada (Master of the Martyrs).

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